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Cleaning solutions company Chemitek Solar has revealed the results of a study into the ecotoxicity of its Solar Wash Protect (SWP) and Water Softening Agent (WSA) products for use in cleaning floating PV (FPV). This new report, carried out by the Portuguese laboratory Center for Waste Valorization (CVR), assessed and confirmed the safety of the products for the aquatic fauna and flora commonly found in the water bodies where FPV is installed. The research shows that the SWP only requires a water column under the modules, with a depth of 6 cm (2.36 inches) to remain below the safety threshold.…
In the exciting journey to a solar-powered home, Colorado Springs homeowners face one fundamental decision: choosing ground- or roof-mounted solar panels. Both have benefits and understanding them can help you make the best choice for your home.
By SB staff April 24, 2024 The Vail Buick GMC dealership in Bedford Hills, New York, has added an energy storage system (ESS) to support electric vehicle charging while lowering energy costs. The sprawling car dealership in eastern New York was ticking Energy Toolbase, Socomec And Gear power to deploy the ESS to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand loads, and participate in state demand response programs. Sprocket Power led the installation of a 100 kW / 186 kWh energy storage system at the dealership. The system, equipped with a Socomec HES L unit integrated with Energy Toolbase’s Acumen EMS control…
US-based Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI), which specializes in thin-film solar technology, announced this week that its CIGS thin-film solar cells have achieved an efficiency of 15.2% for the first time – higher than the observed standard efficiency of 10.8% . in materials used for production in 2012.ASTI attributes this achievement to the targeted optimization of the existing cadmium sulfide (Cds) deposition and production processes in the CIGS technology. The company replaced the next generation zinc oxysulfide material for the CD deposition. Their research concludes that energy yields with this new material are 5% to 8% higher than those achieved with…
Indian authorities say the country’s last 10 GWh tender was oversubscribed. It attracted seven bidders, including ACME Cleantech Solutions, Reliance Industries and Waaree Energies. April 24, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaIndia’s Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI) has received seven bids for its global tender for rebidding of production linked incentives (PLI) for the production of 10 GWh advanced chemical cells (ACC), originally announced in January 2024.ACME Cleantech Solutions, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Anvi Power Industries, JSW Neo Energy, Reliance Industries, Lucas TVS and Waaree Energies submitted bids for 70 GWh of cumulative capacity, against a tender of…
ESB Networks announces milestone of 1GW of energy storage for the Irish network. Image: Statkraft ESB Networks has announced that the Irish electricity grid now has 1 GW of energy storage available from various battery energy storage systems (BESS). This figure includes 731.5MW of battery storage projects and 292MW from the Turlough Hill pumped storage power station – which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Large-scale battery energy storage projects and Turlough Hill pumped hydro stations are working together to provide flexibility and support more renewable energy sources in Ireland’s electricity system. Energy storage facilities are connected across the grid…
The Dutch government has set aside €100 million ($106.7 million) in subsidies for the deployment of battery storage in addition to PV projects. The funds are part of a €416 million subsidy program announced last year to reduce congestion on the electricity grid. April 18, 2024 Marija MaischAuthorities in the Netherlands have awarded €100 million in subsidies for the deployment of battery storage in solar projects next year, as the country continues to struggle with a lack of energy flexibility and grid constraints.Departing Minister of Climate and Energy Policy Rob Jetten announced the subsidy package as part of the national…
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organizations. Image: Eden Sustainable. Solar energy developer and construction company Eden Sustainable has secured £75 million from Thrive Renewables for a solar accelerator facility fund. The agreement will see Eden accelerate the rollout of private solar purchase agreements (PPAs) for schools, businesses and other organizations across the UK. National Grid recently allocated £2.3 million to support the Solar for Schools initiative. The companies said the facility has been provided with 15 schools through PPAs, which are estimated to save 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and a total of £3…
The partnership means that British Gas can install solar and battery technology for eligible customers in Scotland, England and Wales for the first time. Image: Centrica. British Gas has partnered with Forster Group to expand its solar reach into Scotland, helping the company meet growing customer demand for solar panel and battery storage technology. Susan Wells, director of low carbon homes at British Gas, said: “We are committed to providing the right products and solutions to help people reduce carbon emissions in their homes and save money on their bills in a way that works for them through British Gas…
The IPA pointed out that the project’s improved energy efficiency will reduce energy costs to taxpayers by more than £1 million per year. Image: Ministry of Justice. Mitie Care & Custody has been awarded the ten-year contract to operate HMP Millsike, Britain’s ‘first all-electric’ green prison, which will be powered by solar energy. It will be the first prison in Britain to run entirely on electricity. In addition to solar panels, heat pump technology will be implemented. This means it will use around a quarter of the energy required to heat traditional Victorian prisons. Improved, ultra-efficient LED lighting systems will…