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From pv magazine 24/05On January 31, 2024, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) announced that together with perovskite developer Oxford PV, they had produced a full-scale perovskite tandem module with a conversion efficiency of 25%. At 421 W, the power of the double glass module is far from that of the large format modules produced by solar industry giants. Nevertheless, the result was a powerful demonstration of the steps being taken toward commercializing what is widely considered the next generation of solar cell technology.Announcing the result, the Fraunhofer ISE team noted that scientists from the…
Alcazar Energy Partners has reached financial close of a total of $490 million for its second renewable energy fund. The aim is to develop more than 1.6 GW of clean energy projects in selected emerging markets, including the Western Balkans. May 23, 2024 Patrick Jowett Alcazar Energy Partners – a Dubai-based, Luxembourg-based sustainable infrastructure fund – has raised $490 million for its second renewable energy fund.The funding round attracted investors from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, US International Development Finance Corp., Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and International Finance Corp.The…
The pine forests are like green “lungs” that surround the city of Da Lat. The Central Highlands have more than 2.57 million hectares of forest, accounting for 17.5 percent of the country’s forested area, with a region-wide forest cover ratio of 45.94 percent. Despite efforts by local authorities in recent years to implement various forest restoration measures, results have fallen short of expectations. Forestry experts emphasize the need to address the economic challenges associated with forest restoration in the Central Highlands. In concrete terms, unlocking the potential of carbon credits offers significant economic benefits and can help alleviate the obstacles…
Plans for the Fenwick Solar Farm will need to be approved by the Planning Inspectorate, as well as the Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero. Image: Energy Solutions. The second public consultation on a new solar farm planned for Fenwick, Doncaster, and developed by Boom Power, ends on May 31. The consultation has provided local residents and other stakeholders with the opportunity to learn more about the 237.5 MW co-located solar-plus-storage project, which qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Due to its status as an NSIP, plans for the Fenwick Solar Farm will need to…
Aiko Solar has won a patent case against Maxeon Solar Technologies in a Dutch court. The judge has ruled that Aiko Solar has not infringed Maxeon Solar’s EP2297788B1 patent for back-contact (BC) solar cells. May 24, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The court in The Hague has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Singapore-based solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar, alleging patent infringement by Chinese rival Aiko Solar.The announcement was made by Aiko Solar. It said the patent litigation case was related to patent EP2297788B1 for BC solar cells.“The Dutch judge ruled that it was unlikely that Aiko’s products would infringe Maxeon Solar’s patent and…
BloombergNEF said in a new report that it expects clean hydrogen supply to increase 30-fold to 16.4 million tonnes (MT) per year by 2030, driven by supportive policies and a maturing project pipeline. However, it claimed that governments around the world will still miss their targets, and most projects will be suspended or postponed.“The vast majority of projects announced by 2030 do not currently have the necessary conditions in place to, in our view, make them successful and realize them. [final investment decisions],” shared Adithya Bhashyam, lead author of the report pv magazine. “The majority of electrolysis projects in our…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, explains that the solar cycle increases Earth’s average annual extraterrestrial radiation, but only by a very small amount. It also explains that while the annual cycle of extraterrestrial radiation produces a steady, predictable and significant change of 3.5% over the seasonal cycle, the peak of the 11-year cycle of solar activity produces a smaller, more sporadic and unpredictable range of solar radiation causes. fluctuations. May 24, 2024 SolcastThe powerful solar storms of May 2024 were a sign of the sun’s increasing activity as it approaches the peak of its…
China’s cumulative PV capacity has exceeded 670 GW. The country deployed approximately 60.5 GW of new solar power in the first four months of 2024, including 14.37 GW in April alone. May 24, 2024 Vincent Shaw and Valerie Thompson The China National Energy Administration (NEA) has said that the country has deployed 14.37 GW of solar energy by April 2024. The newly installed PV capacity reached 60.5 GW in the January-April period. At the end of April, the country’s cumulative installed power generation capacity was about 3.01 TW, up 14.1% year-on-year, with solar accounting for about 670 GW of the…
Solar energy company K2 Systems unveiled its latest product, a wire management clip that can work on both rail and railless solar systems. The K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip is designed to replace cable ties or various cable clips. Its design allows it to be attached directly to the PV module frame. The K2 4-wire Dragon clip. Key features of the K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip include: Durable materials: The Wire Dragon Clip is made of stainless steel and has a UV-resistant nylon housing that reduces the risk of sharp edges damaging the cable insulation. Streamlined installation: Tool-less installation simplifies…
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has expressed support for the inclusion of non-price criteria in solar panel auctions, as set out in the EU Net Zero Industry Act. The council’s recommendation document also calls on member states to adopt the law as soon as possible and highlights cybersecurity and data security concerns regarding Chinese inverters. May 24, 2024 Patrick JowettThe ESMC has published a recommendation document on the implementation of the European Union’s Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which the European Parliament drafted approved in April.In the newspaper, “Implementation of the NZIA proposal for sustainability, social and resilience criteria”,…