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A team of researchers has analyzed the impact of various cloud types on the predictions of solar radiation. They found prediction models that take into account the physics of how clouds interact with sunlight are more accurate than models that do not consider cloud types. April 3, 2025 Patrick Jowett A research team has investigated how different cloud types influence solar forecast. The scientists explained that clouds are a major challenge for predicting solar energy because of various and complex cloud radiation interactions, as a cloud Types show different macrophysical and microphysical properties, as well as various optical characteristics, which…
In one executive order On Wednesday 2 April, President Trump announced new mutual rates for all trading partners “to balance global trade flows from 5 April”. The order adds 10% rates to all trading partners, with Higher rates for certain countries. According to Law firm Norton Rose FulbrightThe rates do not apply to the import from Canada or Mexico, as long as 25% rates remain against those countries. Some of the highest mutual rates focus on Southeast Asian countries with already high antidumping/countervailing tasks on solar cells and panels -Cambodia (49%), Malaysia (24%), Thailand (37%) and Vietnam (46%). These countries,…
The Spanish manufacturer Gonvarri Solar Steel says that his new TracSmart+ 1P tracker is a two rough tracker, but it also offers a version with one row of the product. April 3, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina By PV Magazine Spain Gonvarri Solar Steel, a Spanish supplier of mounting structures and tracking systems, has introduced its new TracSmart+1P compact sun fracer. “The new system is now available worldwide,” a company spokesperson said PV -Magazine. Solar Steel, which designs and supplies solar trackers and structures, launched the TracSmart+1P, a 1P -Zonne -Tracker that is designed to maximize the level of energy costs…
Planning documents show that the planning application committee of the Dumfries and Galloway Council has not increased any objections to the proposal. Image: Gresham House. The planning permission was awarded to Bess projects of a total of 1,590 MW/3,179MWH capacity last month, which means that the UK has now approved a total of approximately 55.4 GW/117GWH. That is according to the latest data from Solar Media Market Research’s’Battery storage: UK Pipeline & Completed Assets Database ‘Report. The amount of battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline with planning stamping is an increase of approximately 5% on the 52.3GW/111.5GWH at the end…
The company established in the US said its New River 3 Plus portable power plant from 0% to 100% in just one hour via AC-Outlet A version with wireless charging via an integrated 5000 MAH Power Bank will be available later this year. April 3, 2025 Lior Kahana By ESS News The American manufacturer Ecoflow has released a new 286 WH -power plant for outdoor use. Namynchronization River 3 Plus, the portable battery can be expanded with a 286 WH module for a total capacity of 572 Wh or a 572 WH module for a total capacity of 858 WH.…
E.on UK took a 49% interest in the company in December 2020, at what time it was stated that Eco2Solar would continue to operate independently. Image: E.ON. Utility E.on UK today announced that the Eco2Solar, a residential and commercial solar installation program, will fully acquire. E.on UK took a 49% interest in the company in December 2020, at what time it was stated that Eco2Solar would continue to operate independently. The company was founded in 2007 and wants to make a viable standard on every new house on every new house. Solar Power Portal contacted the companies to ask about…
Namaste Solar works together with Ladies bean project To install a 102 KW solar system on the roof and a charging station for electric vehicles at the Non-profit head office in Denver, Colorado. This installation is designed to compensate 120% of the electrical use of women’s bean project, so that operating costs are considerably reduced and enables the organization to invest further in its mission to support women’s empowerment through employment. The solar project is fully funded by the renewable energy sources of the city of Denver, which demonstrates the dedication of the city to support renewable energy initiatives in…
The Netherlands-Founded MCPV, a PV manufacturer of the Silicon Heterojunction, plans to build a GW-Sized PV panel factory in Tudela, Navarra, Spain. April 3, 2025 Valerie Thompson A representation of the MCPV Celf factory in Vendam, the Netherlands. Image: MCPV Dutch solar PV manufacturer MCPV has received approval for a subsidy of € 10 million for the construction of a 2.5 GW Solar Module factory in Tudela, in the Spanish region of Navarra, told the CEO of the company, Marc judge, to PV Magazine. “This is a good amount to start the first phase. A local team dedicated to the…
With Regulator, the Federal Network Agency requires network companies to provide the delivery of the reactive electricity to maintain the network voltage, the operator of the electricity transmission system (TSO) 50Hertz stolen a lead over its rivals. April 3, 2025 Sandra Enkhardt Since 1 April, 50Hertz has been offering reactive strength Image: 50Hertz Transmission GmbH By ESS News German TSO 50Hertz On Tuesday, the first grid operator of the country to be tendered for market-based reactive power-electricity that flows back and forth in a varied interest tax to retain a stable voltage instead of being consumed by an end user.…
The Chinese manufacturer was able to increase panel efficiency from 18.04% to 19.04% in 16 months. The panel has a size of 2,005 mm x 1,005 mm x 35 mm and a weight of 34.5 kg. April 3, 2025 Emiliano Bellini The GCL group has announced that its GCL photo-electric materials unit, which specializes in the research and production of perovskite solar cells and panels, has achieved a power conversion efficiency of 19.04% for its 1 mx 2 m perovskiet single junction module. “The group has also received the very first reliability certification from TÜV Rheinland for large perovskiet modules,…