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CEP renewable energy sources, NJR Clean Energy Ventures And CS energy have completed the 19 MWdirect current Foul Rift solar project located in White Township of Warren County, New Jersey. The project was built on a brownfield, a site with significant environmental damage, where a composting plant had existed for almost 30 years. The 19 MW Foul Rift solar project in Warren County, New Jersey. CEP renewable energy sources “This project demonstrates both New Jersey’s strong policy support for brownfield and landfill solar projects and the power of an electric solar farm development to remediate environmental damage that would otherwise…

Heliene has secured a $54 million investment from Transition Equity Partners to expand production of solar cells and modules in the United States. October 9, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAHeliene, a PV module manufacturer with operations in Canada and the United States, has announced the closing of a strategic equity investment of up to $54 million from Transition Equity Partners. The investment will support the expansion of Heliene’s manufacturing footprint.Transition Equity Partners’ strategic investment follows the announced one $50 million in 45X transfer of production tax credits to allow the company to reduce debt and complete the expansion of…

Futraheat has developed a 300kW/1.5MW heat pump that is said to be able to deliver steam up to 130C and achieve a coefficient of performance of 6.2. The first prototype was deployed at a brewery in Sussex. October 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini British startup Futraheat has developed an industrial heat pump that can be integrated into existing factory infrastructure to provide high-temperature process steam.“Unlike most heat pumps, which provide hot water up to around 80 degrees Celsius, the Futraheat heat pump can produce steam up to 130 degrees Celsius – essential for the brewing industry and believed to be a…

The Chinese manufacturer says its new frameless heterojunction panels rely on busbarless technology and 210mm wafers. The new products also have a temperature coefficient of -0.29%/C and weigh only 12.3 kg. October 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Chinese module manufacturer Cando solar energy Photoelectric Technology has launched new n-type heterojunction solar panels for applications in commercial and industrial PV systems. “The modules can also be used in balcony PV systems or building-integrated PV applications, thanks to their lower weight compared to conventional panels,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine.The Firm-Light Plus series Series is available in six versions, with powers ranging…

Dr. Richard Lu Sunbed plans to develop a 13.8 MW ground-mounted solar project known as Grandview, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The project is part of a three-project plan totaling 24.8 MW. In March, the Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1842, allowing the potential development of community solar projects in the state. The bill is currently under review by the Senate. “Community solar is a great way for everyone to access renewable energy,” says Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of SolarBank. “Community members can use solar energy and help build a sustainable future without having to…

A solar desalination system does not require additional batteries MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that works with the rhythm of the sun. The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a rate that closely follows changes in solar energy. As sunlight increases throughout the day, the system ramps up the desalination process and automatically adjusts to sudden variations in sunlight, for example by turning down in response to a passing cloud or turning up as the sky clears . Because the system can respond quickly to subtle changes in sunlight, it maximizes the utility of solar energy…

Researchers in France investigated the reliability of heterojunction solar panels in a humid, warm environment and found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation. October 9, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers from the French research center Institut Photovoltaïque d’Ile-de-France (IPVF) and EDF R&D, a division of French energy giant EDF, have conducted a series of tests to test the reliability of heterojunction (HJT) solar panels in a humid, warm environment. environment and has determined that sodium ions are the most important degradation factor.“Our research shows that sodium ions cause the breakdown of cell passivation, especially at the…

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New research from India shows that rooftop PV systems can have ‘unintended’ consequences for temperatures in urban environments. For example, rooftop arrays can potentially reduce nighttime temperatures by up to 0.6 C. October 9, 2024 Lior KahanaAn international group of scientists has created a new model for assessing rooftop photovoltaic solar panels (RPVSPs) in urban microclimates.The module uses the latest Weather Research and Prediction (WRF) model, which integrates the Building Energy Model (BEM) and Building Effect Parameterization (BEP). The model was validated against ten observation stations in Kolkata, India, using experimentally validated models.“Although existing literature reports on the impact of…

Truvami has launched an organic PV-powered asset tracker equipped with localization and sensor technology for battery-free indoor and outdoor use, targeting logistics and manufacturing applications. October 9, 2024 Valerie ThompsonTruvami, a tracking solutions developer based in Switzerland, has launched a sleek, wireless asset tracker powered by organic PV (OPV).The electronic tag is created to autonomously transmit location data and other useful information, such as temperature changes or unexpected movements, via wireless data to cloud computing applications.The Truvami Smart Label is suitable for use in logistics and manufacturing applications and is described as a flat, flexible, reusable, battery-free tracking device with…