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Fraunhofer ISE researchers have investigated whether PV panels installed above orchards can affect the reception of signals from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and in turn affect the accuracy of advanced autonomous tools. They noticed a disruption and suggested some alternatives. November 29, 2024 Lior Kahana A team of researchers led by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has investigated the impact of above-ground agrivoltaic systems on the signal from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) below. GNSS signals are used for precision agriculture capabilities such as planting, seeding, irrigation, fertilization and harvesting. “Disruptions to GNSS signals…
The Spanish building-integrated PV manufacturer has launched glass-glass modules suitable for roofs and other urban spaces. The new products have a nominal power of 75 W. November 28, 2024 Valerie Thompson Onxy Solar, a Spain-based manufacturer of building-integrated PV (BIPV), has unveiled new walk-on solar floor tiles suitable for use on terraces, sidewalks or patios. The new products weigh 23 kg, measure 75 x 75 cm and have a rated power of 75 W. Custom sizes up to 4 m x 2 m are available. The tiles are made of 8mm thick safety glass with a non-slip surface, said Diego…
While the cost of battery energy storage systems is falling, energy price volatility is shortening payback times for storage solutions. This shift, driven by an increase in intermittent generation from renewable energy sources and continued innovations in battery manufacturing, marks a pivotal moment for energy markets around the world. November 27, 2024 S&P global commodity insights Printed edition 24/11 from pv magazine Energy storage installations generate returns through two primary streams: commercial revenue and contracted revenue. Contracted revenues often require reforms, market creation and government support to flourish, with key examples being capacity markets and large-scale procurement. On the other…
Three Dutch research institutes have released a report detailing fire incidents in buildings with PV systems. Between 2022 and 2023, PV systems were linked to 31 fire accidents across the country. November 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: Hans Iscaacson, Unsplash Experts from the Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV), the Royal Dutch Standardization Institute (NEN), and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has mapped fire incidents in buildings with PV systems throughout the country. They found a significant increase in such incidents between 2022 and 2023. That’s what they said in their report that between 2022 and 2023,…
Cairo Amman Bank and Jordan Islamic Bank have signed joint cooperation agreements with the Jordanian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to support the 2024/2025 phase of the country’s subsidy scheme for residential solar panels and solar water heaters. The scheme covers 30% of the installation costs. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Yazan Obeidat/Unsplash A subsidy scheme for residential solar panel systems and solar boilers Jordan has received support from two major banks. The household sector support programmewhich reimburses up to 30% of the costs of household solar panels and solar boiler installations, is implemented by the Renewable Energy…
Using sunlight to recycle black plastic Researchers have developed a sunlight-powered technique to recycle black and colored polystyrene plastics, offering a new approach to dealing with materials typically sent to landfills. Black coffee lids and foam containers, often made of polystyrene, are difficult to recycle because of their color additives. A study published in ‘ACS Central Science’ describes a method that uses an existing additive in black plastics – carbon black – combined with visible light to create reusable chemical building blocks. “Simple visible light irradiation has the potential to transform the chemical recycling of plastics, using the additives already…
Scientists in Turkey have tried for the first time to use electrospray cooling to reduce the operating temperature of photovoltaics. They said their experiments offer promising results for the potential application of this technique in real PV systems. November 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Scientists from Artvin Çoruh University in Turkey have developed a new cooling technology for solar modules that uses eElectrospray cooling at research level for the first time. This technology is used for heat dissipation in electronic components and is said to have powerful cooling capacity, small liquid supply and precise temperature control. Another important advantage is that…
Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), a state-owned electricity company in North Macedonia, has launched a 30 MW solar tender for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of two solar power plants. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Dimitris Vetsikas, Pixabay North Macedonian electricity producer ESM has issued a tender for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and transfer of two solar power plants totaling 30 MW. The two projects are a 10 MW solar power plant, Oslomej 2, located in an abandoned coal mine near the western border of North Macedonia, and a…
Car manufacturer Renault, smart charging solutions provider We Drive Solar and Dutch leading car sharing platform MyWheels will collaborate to launch a car sharing service in the city of Utrecht. The vehicles will use vehicle-to-grid technology, which will run on clean energy and feed power back into the electricity grid during periods of high demand. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: We Drive Solar, Renault Group, MyWheels The Dutch city Utrecht will become the first in Europe to launch a large-scale car-sharing service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The city has joined forces with French car manufacturer Renault Group and We…
Sunlit has launched the EV3600 bi-directional inverter for PV carports and balcony solar applications, allowing users to charge storage units with dynamic electricity rates when prices are low. The German company says the inverter supports extensions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality. November 28, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt EV3600 inverter Image: Sunlit By pv magazine Germany Germany-based Sunlit Solar has launched the EV3600, a bi-directional inverter that allows its storage systems to charge using grid power during low-tariff periods. This function, aimed at reducing electricity costs, is especially useful in winter, when solar production is limited. The company says the inverter works…