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Independent testing laboratory Kiwa PVEL today publishes the 10th edition of the “PV module reliability scorecard” report. The scorecard provides the solar industry with a comprehensive source of testing insights gained from Kiwa PVEL’s Product Qualification Program (PQP), a series of reliability and performance tests that analyze modules under a range of conditions, from temperature and humidity effects in thermal cycles and moisture heat to evaluating the impact of mechanical stress and hail. In this 10th edition, Kiwa PVEL names a record 53 manufacturers and 388 model types as “Top Performers” in one or more tests, with eight manufacturers named…

Panelists spoke at the UK Solar Summit this morning about the future of the UK’s solar supply chain. Image: Solar energy portal As Britain looks ahead to massive expansion of solar capacity – currently 70 GW by 2035 – competition in the supply chain is increasing. In particular, capacity expansions combined with the relative difficulty of attracting European engineering companies following Britain’s exit from the EU have led to a significant labor shortage. This is what panellists said at the opening session of day two of the UK Solar Summit in London, where the future of the UK’s solar supply…

Skidmore has created the Mission Zero Coalition, which will publish reports on how to advance each of the ten missions outlined in the Net Zero Review. Image: Solar media. “We can’t want progress to happen,” said Rt Hon Chris Skidmore on day two of the UK Solar Summit. He noted that over the summer of last year we saw a shift “in tone, if not policy” of the government. For Skidmore, reversing net zero was “the start of a path for the government to move away from a trajectory we have been on for more than a decade, with a…

After analyzing the crystalline silicon PV industry’s future material use, including glass, aluminum, silver, copper, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and silicon, a German research team found that a circular recycling approach could solve foreseeable supply problems. It could also reportedly become economically sustainable. June 5, 2024 Valerie ThompsonResearchers in Germany analyzed the crystalline silicon PV industry’s future material consumption, including glass, aluminum, silver, copper, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and silicon, and found that a circular recycling approach could provide a solution to supply chain and waste issues, with the potential to be economically sustainable.The team presented a detailed vision of…

The partnership will see architecture and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), responsible for some of the world’s tallest buildings, integrate Energy Vault’s gravity energy storage technology into tall buildings in urban environments and deployable structures in natural environments. June 5, 2024 Patrick Jowett From pv magazine ESS news placeEnergy Vault has announced a strategic partnership with Chicago-based architecture and engineering firm SOM to integrate its gravity energy storage solutions into future building design.Under the terms of the agreement, SOM will be the exclusive architect and structural engineer for the new Energy Vault gravity energy storage systems (GESS), integrating…

An international research team developed an organic solar cell based on a new, non-monotonic intermediate strategy for state manipulation. The device reportedly exhibited non-radiative recombination losses while exhibiting remarkable energy conversion efficiency. June 5, 2024 Patrick Jowett Schematic representation of the organic solar cellImage: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Nature Communication, Common License CC BY 4.0A research team led by Hong Kong Polytechnic University developed a non-monotonic intermediate state manipulation (ISM) strategy aimed at increasing energy conversion efficiency and reducing non-radiative recombination losses in organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells.The scientists have configured a new technique for regulating the morphology of organic…

EKI Energy Services Ltd., a pioneer in renewable energy and carbon credits, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with FARI Solutions, a leader in blockchain R&D operating in North America, Europe and Eurasia, including Azerbaijan. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks an important milestone in the future EKIs mission to lead carbon credit initiatives and drive sustainable development in the region. EKI takes charge of the Carbon Credit Lifecycle Under this agreement, EKI will act as FARI Solutions’ strategic partner and manage all aspects of carbon credit processes. It involves conceptualizing, documenting, verifying, issuing, and trading. This strategic alliance aims to…

By Brad Kramer June 5, 2024 In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 60 selectees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will support the deployment of robust solar developments to serve low-income and disadvantaged communities. Among the 60 selections awarded funding were states, territories, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofits that are seeking to develop or expand long-lasting solar programs.One way to fulfill the promise of Solar for All is through community solar programs, according to Jeff Cramer, president and CEO of the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA).In…

Analysts at the recent BNEF summit in Munich discussed delays in hydrogen adoption in European countries, noting that locations are crucial for predicting which hydrogen production plans will move forward. Projects in areas with large amounts of renewable energy have an advantage. June 5, 2024 Sergio Matalucci“The volumes for green hydrogen are very small today,” said Kajsa Ryttberg-Wallgren, executive vice president of H2 Green Steel, adding that the low-carbon steel is still a niche market.Experts at the summit agreed that market segmentation is a key process for selecting potential customers for low-carbon hydrogen or low-carbon products.“There are some customers who…

Pivot Energy and GreenSpark Solar have announced the completion of a solar portfolio in Upstate New York with four agrivoltaic projects. The more than 22 MWDC The portfolio is a critical step toward New York’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030 and a zero-emissions electricity grid by 2040. This spring, the four tracking solar projects owned and developed by Pivot began producing energy in New York State, including several projects in the Adirondack region. Funding for the projects included NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program. By working with GreenSpark Solar, Pivot was able to ensure quality installations while keeping the labor…