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Verogy, a solar project developer, completed a 1.1-MWDC rooftop solar installation at real estate investment firm Plymouth Industrial REIT’s 68,000-sq-ft warehouse in Portland, Maine. Credit: Verogy “This collaboration with Plymouth demonstrates the power of partnerships in advancing clean energy initiatives,” said Will Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “We are proud to contribute to Maine’s climate goals and to work with forward-thinking businesses like Plymouth, who are committed to sustainable practices and renewable energy.” The solar array is composed of 2,464 solar panels, with an estimated annual production of 1,203,420 kWh — enough to power more than 111 homes for a year.…
A series of longitudinal studies of three solar pollinator sites in Minnesota have provided evidence of native prairie growth under solar panels, providing both soil benefits and habitat for wildlife and pollinators. November 25, 2024 Patrick Jowett Research led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) collected data on the interactions between habitat, pollinators, soil, and solar energy production at three utility-scale solar projects in Minnesota. NREL’s Innovative Solar Practices Integrated with Rural Economies and Ecosystems (InSPIRE) team has been conducting research at the three sites over the past six years. According to the laboratory, this…
Similar to last year, battery energy storage systems (BESS) made up almost all of the new build capacity selected during recent Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM) auctions in Belgium. Simon De Clercq, senior research associate at Aurora Energy Research, tells ESS News that there is even more room for BESS players to participate in the tender exercises. November 25, 2024 Marija Maisch Image: Aurora Energy Research By ESS news The Belgian storage fleet is growing rapidly, not least thanks to the ability to secure contracted revenues through the CRM auctions. On the last day of October, grid operator Elia published the…
Researchers from Miyazaki University in Japan have published a technical background paper on testing protocols to address the unique challenges of vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) modules. It contains the background of a new numerical probability model that includes shading, partial shading, dynamic shading, uneven terrain and the curvatures of modules. November 25, 2024 Valerie Thompson Researchers from Miyazaki University in Japan have published a report on progress on reproducible testing and protocols that address the challenges of measuring the performance of curved vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) modules. In the study “Testing and assessment of vehicle-integrated solar photovoltaics: scientific background”, published in Solar…
The Oakley Bush project is now under review by Kettering Council. Image: American Public Power Association via Unsplash Solar and storage developer Buccleuch Group has submitted a planning application for a new solar and storage development near Kettering, Northamptonshire. The Oakley Bush solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project is a proposed 39 MW solar development, with a 10 MW BESS proposed for the site. The scope, which covers 150 hectares of land on the Boughton Estate, could accommodate as many as 130,000 ground-mounted solar panels, positioned approximately 3.5 meters above the ground. According to the application documentation provided…
Scientists in China have devised a perovskite solar cell that uses a silver-based rear mirror to improve light output. The device can reportedly achieve an energy conversion efficiency of more than 27%. November 25, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Scientists from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed an ultra-thin perovskite solar cell that uses a Gires-Tournois resonator to improve light absorption. Gires-Tournois resonators are optical standing wave resonators designed for generating chromatic dispersion. They are usually based on a reflective metal mirror and are mainly used in chirping applications such as pulse compression. “Our Gires Tournois resonator structure…
Ecoprogetti has shipped a 300 MW solar panel production line to India’s SAEL, designed for the production of double-sided glass-glass panels using tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 cells. November 25, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Italian Ecoprogetti has delivered its advanced production line for glass-glass solar panels to Indian SAEL. The line has an annual capacity of 300 MW and is designed for the production of double-sided glass-glass solar panels using TOPCon M10 cells. The production line enables a power of 600 W per panel and operates continuously, installing more than 190 to 200 panels per day.…
Scientists in the United Kingdom have designed an ice source heat pump system that uses existing gas pipelines to transport water. The system is designed to achieve a coefficient of performance of 4.77. November 25, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom have developed a residential ice heat pump system that uses repurposing existing gas pipes to transport water for ice heat pump operation. “Our heat pump shows superior performance compared to all existing types, based on our claims. We have developed a prototype and are about to start testing its performance.corresponding author, Ramin…
Eaton says its new xStorage commercial and industrial battery energy storage system (BESS) offers storage capacities ranging from 250 kWh to 1,000 kWh, using lithium iron phosphate batteries with independent liquid cooling. November 25, 2024 Lior Kahana The xStorage BESS Image: Eaton By ESS news Eaton, a US-based energy management company, has launched a new BESS for commercial and industrial use. The xStorage system offers a usable energy capacity ranging from 250 kWh to 1,000 kWh. “The BESS transforms facilities from grid loads into intelligent energy assets by accumulating energy from on-site generation sources and strategically dissipating the energy to…
A new solar panel recycling company is starting up in Yuma, Arizona. Solar eWaste solutions has opened a factory on a five-hectare site that should process 200,000 panels annually. Solar eWaste Solutions is led by Dwight Clark, a US veteran and certified hazardous materials manager with 25 years of experience in electronic waste management. “Our mission is clear: to maximize material recovery, reduce costs and provide complete transparency,” said Clark. “Our facility is not just a recycling center for PV panels; it is a tool for the solar industry to efficiently meet compliance, ESG and sustainability objectives.” Solar eWaste Solutions…