Author: solarenergy
A consortium of France’s EDF Renewables and China’s SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Co. (HHDC) has successfully bid for two solar projects in the fifth renewable energy tender in Saudi Arabia. The partners have signed two 25-year power purchase agreements with Saudi Power Procurement Co. for the energy. December 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett A consortium of EDF renewable energy sources and China’s HHDC will develop, finance, build and operate 1.4 GW of solar capacity at two project sites in Saudi Arabia. The partners submitted a successful bid to develop the 1 GW Al Masa’a solar project, which will be built in…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. December 6, 2024 OPIS The Global Polysilicon Marker (GPM), the OPIS benchmark for polysilicon outside China, was valued this week at $21,130/kg, or $0.048/W, unchanged from the previous week. The long-awaited preliminary findings in the anti-dumping duty (AD) investigation into cells and modules from four Southeastern countries, considered a critical factor determining global polysilicon sales, were announced by the US on November 29. AD rates range from 0% to 271.28%, varying by country and…
An international research team has manufactured organic solar cells using non-toxic solvents. The researchers identified interactions between the side chains of the acceptor material and the solvent, along with interactions between donor and acceptor materials, as key factors for controlling morphology in organic solar cells. December 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Scientists led by Sweden’s Linköping University have developed organic solar cells using various environmentally friendly solvents to identify key factors that influence the cells’ morphology. The scientists said that optimization of morphology has been crucial in achieving energy conversion efficiency (PCE) of more than 20% in organic solar cells. Their…
A fascinating new technology is emerging in renewable energy that combines the wonders of nature with cutting-edge solar innovation: bioluminescent solar cells. This groundbreaking approach to harnessing solar energy draws inspiration from the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence, revolutionizing how we capture and convert sunlight into usable electricity. What is Bioluminescence? Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon where living organisms produce and emit light. This captivating display of nature’s genius can be observed in various species across different ecosystems: Fireflies lighting up summer nights Deep-sea creatures illuminating the dark ocean depths Certain species of fungi glowing in dense forests Microscopic plankton creating…
India’s finance ministry has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of solar glass from China at $673 to $677 per tonne and on imports from Vietnam at $565 per tonne. December 6, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India India has imposed anti-dumping duties on textured tempered (tempered) glass in solar panels and solar thermal products from China and Vietnam for a period of six months from December 4, 2024. The rights apply to “textured toughened (tempered) glass with a transmission of at least 90.5%, a thickness of not more than 4.2 mm (including a tolerance of 0.2 mm) and where…
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) says it will offer up to TWD300,000 ($9,260) per project through a $126 million rebate program for small rooftop PV systems, with eligibility limited to systems of no more than 3 kW. December 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: Thomas Tucker, Unsplash Taiwan’s MoEA has revealed that it will allocate TWD4.08 billion ($125.9 million) to a rebate program for residential PV systems, running from 2025 to 2028. The program supports PV systems up to 3 kW and offers up to TWD 300,000 per project. The government said regional authorities will manage the plan, which aims…
Scientists have proposed a standalone system that uses freeze desalination and ice for air conditioning. It requires 10,785 square meters of c-Si double-sided PV panels and can operate all day long. The energetic efficiency is calculated at 17.8% during the day and 56% at night. December 6, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar have proposed a new PV-powered multifunctional system for agriculture in desert environments. The standalone system includes water desalination, green hydrogen production, air conditioning and electricity production. The performance of the system was simulated based on thermodynamic principles. “Agricultural operations in remote…
Meta is driving a carbon-free energy strategy with a solar energy agreement Meta has signed contracts with renewable energy company Invenergy for 760 megawatts of solar energy capacity, the companies said Thursday. The deal is part of the Facebook owner’s quest for cleaner energy sources, including nuclear power, as its energy needs increase, namely due to the adoption of artificial intelligence. The project includes solar facilities in four U.S. states and brings Meta’s total renewable energy agreements with Chicago-based Invenergy above 1 gigawatt. Operations are expected to commence between 2024 and 2027. The electricity will power local grids while Meta…
Solarmax, a German specialist in inverter and battery storage systems with more than 30 years of experience, is facing bankruptcy. Last week, a German court opened provisional insolvency proceedings against the Bavarian-based company. The judges of the Neu-Ulm District Court have appointed Michael Pluta of Pluta Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional administrator, as his law firm published on Friday. A statement from Pluta said that Solarmax is experiencing financial difficulties due to market conditions. “Due to the extreme price closure on the market, driven by dumping prices from Chinese manufacturers, the company had to offer its goods below the purchase price,”…
Interconnectors will play a more prominent role in the European electricity sector in the 1930s. writes Matthew Lynas. Plans are in the works to strengthen ties between European countries and there are ambitious hopes for intercontinental connections. North Africa offers plenty of sunshine. Mediterranean African countries, in the “sun belt”, boast a generational profile that is less intermittent than that of Europe. Investors see potential. Rystad Energy analysis found that proposed interconnectors between North Africa and Europe could transfer energy from 24 GW of generation capacity. It seems unlikely that any of this will happen. Interconnectors connecting Africa and Europe…