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The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (Fraunhofer UMSICHT) say their new facade combines PV modules, weather protection and thermal insulation. No substructure is required and insulation from sustainable raw materials is used. December 17, 2024 Jochen Siemer Image: Fraunhofer ISE, Mona Mühlich By pv magazine Germany The standard approach to building facade-integrated PV systems uses specialized mounting systems to combine solar panels with curtain-like, rear-ventilated facades. To address this, Fraunhofer ISE and Fraunhofer UMSICHT have developed a facade element that integrates PV, weather protection and thermal insulation…

supplier of eBOS solutions Prime Minister PV will use advanced connector caps Affordable wire management about first-class PV utilization solutions. AWM’s Solar LOTO improves connector reliability during installation and protects construction crews and O&M workers during commissioning and maintenance of solar projects. Solar crews traditionally use simple dust covers, party balloons or plastic bags to cover disconnected strings during construction and maintenance to protect them from environmental damage. These pre-existing solutions have an inherent flaw: they regularly fall off and allow dust to enter the connector. When wires are connected later, any foreign object can lead to reliability issues and…

The Larks Green project features a 99 MWh battery energy storage system. Image: Cero Generation/Enso Energy. Renewable energy developer RES has won an asset management contract for a 70MW solar plus storage project near Bristol. RES already provides operation and maintenance services to the solar power plant and has been the asset manager for about a year. It will now also manage the battery energy storage system (BESS) to monitor operational performance. The Larks Green project, owned by developer and independent power producer (IPP) Cero Generation, became the first of its kind to be connected to the transmission network in…

Lumin has announced early access to its latest innovation, Panel Guard. Designed to meet the increasing demand for an electrified lifestyle, Panel Guard combines intelligent energy management with the circuit-level visibility and control provided by the Lumin Smart Panel. By dynamically managing loads to stay within the home’s electrical limits, it eliminates the need for expensive panel replacements or utility upgrades when adding in-demand appliances such as electric vehicle chargers, electric water heaters and heat pumps. The companion Lumin Energy app allows homeowners to better understand and optimize their energy consumption, helping them avoid peak rates. Many homeowners may face…

Sino-American Silicon (SAS) says it will suspend production at its solar cell factory in Taiwan from January 7 to February 4. December 17, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The Sino-American silicon factory in Chunan, Taiwan Image: Chinese-American silicon SAS, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of solar energy bars and wafers, cells and modules, has announced plans to temporarily suspend production at its cell manufacturing facility in Yilan Province, on the northeastern part of the island. The company said it would halt production at its solar cell factory in Taiwan from January 7 to February 4, following media reports indicating that weak demand in the…

Solar power has long been at the forefront of innovation. But what if we could take the power of the sun beyond traditional rooftop panels and integrate it into our everyday lives? Enter solar textiles – a groundbreaking technology that’s weaving energy generation into the very fabric of our existence. What Are Solar Textiles? Solar textiles, also known as photovoltaic textiles or solar fabrics, are innovative materials that combine the functionality of traditional textiles with the energy-generating capabilities of solar cells. These cutting-edge fabrics can capture sunlight and convert it into electricity, opening possibilities for wearable technology, smart buildings, and…

The Clean Power 2030 plan unveiled by the UK government includes a key role for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in providing short-term flexibility. Support is also proposed for long-term energy storage (LDES) and changes to the standing charge for behind-the-meter storage. December 17, 2024 Matthew Lynas A TagEnergy BESS at Hawkers Hill Energy Park in the United Kingdom. NESO has called for a major expansion of the national battery fleet by 2030 Image: Tag Energy By ESS news The UK government has included a fivefold increase in the UK fleet of battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of…

China Huadian and PowerChina have completed the world’s tallest solar power plant by height, a 100 MW facility in Tibet, combined with 20 MW/80 MWh of battery storage. December 17, 2024 Vincent Shaw China Huadian Corp., a state-owned energy producer, has commissioned the second phase of its Caipeng solar storage plant in Shannan, Tibet. The project, at an altitude of 5,228 metres, is the world’s tallest solar installation, surpassing the first phase, which was built at 5,100 metres. Previously, the world’s highest solar-plus-storage project was a 4,700-meter installation in Tibet. It was completed in 2020. The second phase of the…

The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) program says in a new report that the UK solar industry could generate 1.2 million tonnes of waste by 2050. It calls for circular economy measures to meet net zero emissions and solar deployment targets. December 17, 2024 Patrick Jowett A new report urges the… United Kingdom’s solar industry to begin implementation circular economy measures to ensure the country meets its net zero targets. The report, “From linear to circular: evidence from the UK solar sector,” says the grow of the UK solar industry led to an estimated 152,523 tonnes of aluminium, 8,745…

Porous silicon oxide electrodes promote sustainable energy storage solutions Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are indispensable in modern devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles and sustainable energy systems. Yet challenges such as limited durability and the use of toxic liquid electrolytes necessitate advances in battery technology. To address these issues, researchers have been exploring all-solid-state batteries as a potential alternative for more than a decade. Despite their promise, silicon-based, all-solid-state batteries have faced significant hurdles. The repeated expansion and contraction of the silicon electrode during charge/discharge cycles generates mechanical stress, causing the electrode to crack and separate from the solid electrolyte, leading…