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De zonnetechnologie heeft zich snel ontwikkeld, met als grote doorbraak het wijdverbreide gebruik van tweezijdige zonnepanelen. Deze innovatieve fotovoltaïsche (PV) panelen hebben de mogelijkheid om zonne-energie van zowel de voor- als de achterkant te benutten, waardoor een hogere energieproductie per oppervlakte-eenheid mogelijk is. Onderzoek heeft aangetoond dat bifaciale zonnepanelen de energieproductie in bepaalde omgevingen aanzienlijk kunnen verhogen in vergelijking met traditionele eenzijdige panelen. Het vermogen van bifaciale panelen om van beide kanten energie op te wekken, vormt een veelbelovende ontwikkeling in het optimaliseren van de efficiëntie van zonnepanelen en de totale energieopbrengst voor PV-installaties.Wat zijn bifaciale zonnepanelen?Bifaciale zonnepanelen zijn innovatief…
China’s Kaisheng New Energy Technology has agreed to produce a new line of thin-film rooftop solar panels under an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Sweden’s Midsummer. The modules will be exclusive to the European roof market until midsummer. May 2, 2024 Patrick Jowett He said that in the near term, this will allow the companies to scale quickly and tap into a price-sensitive segment of the European market. “Asian panels continue to be treated favorably by the EU in terms of customs duties etc. and have a price advantage compared to European products which some customers value,” Jaremalm said.Midsummer…
The device was invented by scientists in China and consists of a Fresnel lens, a PV cell and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs) with electrolyte flow. Reportedly, CPV systems built with thermoelectric generators can perform better in both cost and efficiency. May 2, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists from North China Electric Power University have developed a hybrid energy system that combines concentrated solar photovoltaics (CVP) and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs).“The application of ionic thermocells in the full spectrum of solar cascade use of concentrated photovoltaic systems has proven feasible with significant advantages of low cost, high performance and flexible…
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden recently developed a new method to efficiently recover precious metals from thin-film solar cells.Although thin film cells represent less than 10% of the solar cell market, they exhibit excellent performance under certain conditions and a wider range of applications attributed to their unique advantages over conventional silicon-based crystalline cells, such as bendability and adaptability. The production of CIGS cells, a leading variety of thin film technology, necessitates high demand for indium and silver. However, this process generates significant waste, including a combination of precious metals and hazardous substances.Photo: Chalmers Technical UniversityEffectively separating…
Researchers in Sweden have investigated incentive programs for rooftop PV and proposed adapting future schemes to different investor profiles. May 2, 2024 Lior KahanaResearchers from Chalmers University of Technology and PV consultancy Becquerel Sweden AB have investigated the impact of direct subsidies on the use of solar energy in Sweden. They have urged policymakers to tailor future programs to the different characteristics of investors.The group analyzed all incentives for rooftop PV between 2009 and 2021, based on an analysis of 79,336 applications for PV capital support granted by the government.“For the study, the dependent variable was willingness to invest in…
Dan Gulik Aspen power is partnering with a developer to acquire 20 community solar projects, located primarily in Illinois, with a total capacity of 19 MW. The portfolio consists of projects in various phases, including projects that are already under construction and will be put into use this year. “We are excited to announce plans to acquire these solar projects in Illinois,” said Dan Gulick of Aspen Power. “Expanding Aspen’s geographic portfolio plays an important role in advancing decarbonization and increasing access to green energy in new communities.” The company partners with Common Energy to…
This article first appeared in Wealth, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on April 22, 2024 – April 28, 2024When investment company New Forests Advisory Pty Ltd was founded, sustainably sourced timber was not common and the focus on sustainability and environmental, social and governance factors was not as intense as it is today. Founded by David Brand in Australia in 2005, the company provided institutional investors with exposure to investment returns from sustainable timber production and growing market demand for carbon, biodiversity and water strategies. Interest grew, but almost twenty years later the company’s investment strategy has become the center of…
Austrian manufacturer Aerocompact has developed the SN2 Q PLUS solar mounting system, which can support PV modules with dimensions up to 1,310 mm x 2,500 mm. It has an installation angle between 5 degrees and 10 degrees. February 29, 2024 Lior KahanaAerocompact has released a new variant of its Compactflat SN2 series of mounting systems, which allows solar panels to be installed in a portrait format.SN2 Q PLUS is a rail-based flat roof system. Itz can be used for the installation of solar panels from 950 mm to 1,310 mm x 1,550 mm to 2,500 mm.“With SN2 Q PLUS, we…
The 3.33 kW / 6.65 kWh lithium ferrous phosphate battery provides home backup and storage of rooftop solar generation. May 2, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USABriggs & Stratton has announced that it has released its SimpiPHI 6.6 Home Battery System, the latest version of its lithium-ferrous-phosphate (LFP) home battery.Each battery unit offers a capacity of 6.65 kWh and a charging power of 3.33 kW and a discharge power of 6.66 kW. The battery can be stacked up to three batteries providing a combined capacity of 19.95 kWh and a charging power of 9.98 kW and a discharge power of…
California is adding massive amounts of battery energy storage and its project pipeline shows no signs of slowing down. Batteries are playing an increasingly dominant role on the electricity grid, taking solar energy in the middle of the day and moving it to the evening peak, where they have become the largest single supplier. May 1, 2024 Marija MaischAt 10,379 MW, California has increased its battery capacity by 1,250% over the past five years – up from 770 MW in 2019. The state is expected to need 52 GW of energy storage to meet its ambitious goal of 100% clean…