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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. October 4, 2024 OPISFOB Chinese waffle prices have remained stable across the board this week. Prices for mono PERC M10 and n-type M10 wafers remained stable at $0.145/pc and $0.143/pc, respectively. Similarly, prices for Mono PERC G12 and n-type G12 wafers remained unchanged at $0.211/pc and $0.200/pc, respectively, compared to the previous week. The balance between supply and demand in the wafer market is improving as manufacturers have significantly reduced their business rates over…

The IEA published its annual hydrogen analysis and reported that of the 520 GW of electrolysis projects announced, 20 GW reached the final investment decision, with China leading the way. October 4, 2024 Sergio MatalucciThe International Energy Agency (IEA) said global demand for hydrogen reached 97 million tonnes in 2023, an increase of 2.5% compared to 2022. “Demand remains concentrated in the refining and chemical sectors and is mainly met by hydrogen produced from fossil fuels without prejudice. As in previous years, low-emission hydrogen played only a marginal role, with production of less than 1 Mton in 2023.” said the…

Norway’s Volum has launched an automated trading tool for solar and wind operators covering most European energy markets. The Volume Position Closer is a subscription-based tool aimed at renewable energy producers, portfolio managers and municipal utilities. October 4, 2024 Valerie ThompsonVolue, a Norwegian energy and infrastructure technology company, has launched an automated position closing tool for contracts covering most European solar and wind energy markets.The product, called Volue Position Closer, is accessible online through subscriptions and can be integrated into internal systems via application programming interfaces.Typical users are renewable energy producers, portfolio managers and municipal utilities who want to trade…

Credit: DSD Renewables On October 3, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Community Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed rule, storage assets will no longer be eligible for the benefit beginning in 2025, creating red tape and headaches for private and community solar companies and issues with storage accessibility for solar customers. The incentive credit encourages companies to invest in solar projects that benefit low-income communities and households, including projects on tribal lands and as part of affordable housing developments. If companies…

DGIST improves the performance of quantum dot solar cells A research team led by Professor Jongmin Choi from DGIST’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Tae Kyung Lee from Gyeongsang National University and Professor Younghoon Kim from Kookmin University, has developed a new method that improves the performance and longevity of perovskite improves significantly. quantum dot solar cells. Their innovative approach addresses a key problem: surface deformations on quantum dots that hinder the efficiency of solar cells. Perovskite quantum dots are widely considered essential for the next generation of solar cells due to their high light-to-electricity…

The polysilicon production facility is currently being built by United Solar Polysilicon near Muscat. It will have a capacity of 100,000 tons. October 4, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Future Fund Oman (FFO), which is controlled by the sovereign wealth fund of Oman has decided to invest OMR 60 million ($156 million) in the $1.35 billion polysilicon production facility that United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC is currently building at the Sohar Port and Freezone, a deep-sea port halfway between Dubai and Oman’s capital, Muscat.“This new facility will improve That of Oman position in the renewable energy market and serve as a catalyst…

An artist’s impression of the 200MW Pond Energy Park in Scotland. Image: OnPath Energy. A 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bathgate, Scotland, has passed through West Lothian Council’s executive committee without objections. Ministers from the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit will now consider the proposals and decide whether to grant consent. The 200MW/400MWh 2-hour BESS, called the Pond Energy Park, is being pursued by renewable energy developer OnPath Energy, formerly Banks Renewables, with the hope of being operational by 2031. The project is expected to have an operational life of 25 years. . Billy Weir, chairman of Bathgate…

A German-Algerian research team has investigated ways to produce silicon from diatomaceous earth, a fossil material containing amorphous silicon dioxide. The researchers said that for potential solar cell applications, it will be crucial to extract silion with low impurity content. October 4, 2024 Jochen Siemer Diatomaceous earth has many uses: it can also be used to extract siliconImage: HawkBy pv magazine GermanyDiatomaceous earth, also called diatomaceous earth, has been used as a material for liquid filters since the 19th century. It is also used in the manufacture of thermal insulation materials, grinding and polishing agents, cleaning agents and insect repellents.The…

In 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 84, which established the state’s community solar program. The bill, sponsored by Senator Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Bernalillo), authorized 200 MW of community solar projects, enough to power 38,000 homes. The legislation also gave the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) the authority and direction to approve additional program capacity to be in effect by November 1, 2024. In October, the PRC did just that, expanding the program by another 300 MW – enough to power an additional 57,000 homes. In addition, the PRC approved true self-certifications to confirm the eligibility of low-income subscribers,…

A Guide to Power Purchase Agreements Imagine being able to switch to solar power without the hefty costs or the hassle of maintaining the system yourself. It sounds too good to be true, but that’s exactly what a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) offers. If you’ve been exploring solar energy options for your business, school, or organization, you’ve likely come across this term. But what exactly is a Solar PPA, and how does it work? In this guide, we’ll shed some light on this innovative financing model that’s making solar energy more accessible than ever before. We’ll explore the ins…