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The minister states that this is the only change that is planning to be applied to CPAP. Image: National Grid. Energy Minister Michael Shanks has written the heads of the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and OFEM to tackle concerns about solar capacities in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (CPAP). After criticism that the solar capacity in the Clean Power 2030 plan was based on “outdated” assumptions, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnz) has published an updated version of the Connections Reform Annex of the CPAP. The Department stated that this is “to tackle a wrong…
Supported by the Our Solar PA coalition, organized work and industrial groups, the legislators of Pennsylvania HB 1155 introduced, who will authorize community programs throughout the state. Legislation will promote local economic development, improve energy reliability and reduce energy costs. This bill, introduced by Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134), accurately reflects the legislation passed through the house in 2024 With strong dual support. The Our Solar PA Coalition, which units of 36 organizations from the entire state represents in pleading for a people-first community Solar Program, celebrated the inclusion of many of its priorities in the bill, including guaranteed savings for…
Researchers have developed a three-step technique to estimate the loss of power generation in floating PV farms as a result of changes in tilting and mismatch losses. The new module was tested in an experimental arrangement and showed that electricity losses are mainly dependent on both system design and location. April 7, 2025 Lior Kahana A group of scientists led by Norway Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) has developed a new model for golf-induced loss (WIL) of Floating Photovoltaics (FPV). The model consists of three head steps, namely wave structure interaction, radiation and electric modeling. “For FPV systems, if present,…
A map of the now connected project. Image: Lancaster City Council. Enzygo has announced that it successfully protected the building permit for a 200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on behalf of Energi Generation. The building permit was granted by Lancaster City Council for the Heysham Bess project, based in Heysham, Lancashire. The application was submitted in August last year by Enzygo, a well -known planning consultancy firm, on behalf of developer Energi Generation. Enzygo collaborated with the Lancaster city council and was able to secure a planning condition of 5 years instead of the standard 3 -year implementation…
The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its latest generation of commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system, Chess Plus. The product is currently available in China and the US, with the European version that is being evaluated. April 7, 2025 Mariha Maisch By ESS News Byd Energy Storage, a unit of Chinese conglomerate BYD, has its latest C&I energy storage system, Chess Plus, unveiled on 320 AH Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) thick mesh cells. The company spokesperson has confirmed ESS News That the product is currently available in China and the US, with the evaluation of the European version that is…
By contributing author April 7, 2025 By Mary O’Kane | Ossila Ltd. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), investments in solar energy now surpass all other power generators. Yet the solar energy industry is now confronted with an increasingly powerful opponent: extreme weather. The intergovernmental panel for climate change (IPCC) has confirmed that people have already escalated the frequency and intensity of extreme weather conditions by people. Hurricanes, heavy snowfall, hail showers and heat waves stimulate innovation in technology for solar panels to build systems that are resilient enough to resist these circumstances while maintaining efficiency and lifetime. Extreme…
Merit checks on an Enel Solar Energy site in Scurry, Texas. Sungrow has formed a strategic non-exclusive cooperation with American merit controls to offer North American developers a new option for streamlined controls and cyber security. Together they have created a disconnected, proven and safe solution that combines Merit’s Local Energy Management System (EMS), SCADA and network expertise with the best-in-class integrated energy storage systems of Sungrow-a combination that is intended to help projects to meet the increasingly complex utility and regulatory requirements. “As the infrastructure of clean energy becomes more distributor and digital, it is crucial that our industry…
A handful of aviation pioneers exudes life in the technology of the sun plane. The jury is still out whether they will remain prototypes forever. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Aviation accounted for 2.5% of the worldwide energy -related CO2 Emissions, which grew faster between 2000 and 2019 than train, road or shipping. At the end of 2022, ICAO Member States have one Long -term ambitious goal To achieve net zero carbon emissions of international aviation by 2050. Although this effort is expected to rely on hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, groundbreaking work in other areas emphasize the…
The German specialist for solar-thermal energy and heat storage said that his new PVT collectors rely on double glass and monocrystalline topcon cells. The product has a power conversion -efficiency of 22.5% and a maximum thermal NOL of 1,100 W. April 7, 2025 Ralph Diermann By PV Magazine Germany The German solar thermal energy and heat areas TWL technology GmbH has launched new photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels that are designed to work with land pumps. “Unlike our competitors, we use double glazed modules, which reduces relegation,” explains Christian Holst, PVT product manager at TWL. “With an integrated hydraulic shortcut coupling,…
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) has launched PV Doctor, a startup that offers real-time monitoring and diagnostics to help owners of the solar installation in maintaining the long-term asset value. April 7, 2025 Patrick Jowett PV Doctor’s Solar Activa Under Management, from April 2025 Image: PV Doctor Seris has launched a Solar Asset Management Company called PV Doctor. Invoated as a commercial spin -off based on 15 years of research, the startup is designed to ensure that solar installations of all sizes work an optimal yield. The new company uses AI-driven analyzes and real-time monitoring to prevent…