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Trina Solar claims it has developed the world’s first “fully recyclable” 645W PV module with an efficiency of 20.7%. The panel was made with interlayer separation reagents, chemical etching technology and wet chemical silver extraction technology. September 24, 2024 Lior Kahana Chinese PV manufacturer Trina Solar has unveiled what it claims is “the world’s first fully recycled” crystalline silicon module. The panel has an efficiency of 20.7% and a power of more than 645 W.“The recycled PV module uses n-type TOPCon technology and has a gold design,” the company said in a statement. “[We] made the breakthrough with its innovative,…

Construction has begun on a new terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which will host a 13,000-panel solar array on its roof. The Terminal One solar array will be the largest in New York City and likely the largest at any airport terminal in the country. The new all-international terminal is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK. In total, there will be two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals and a new roadway network. The 6.63-MW solar array on the terminal’s roof is part of a 12-MW…

Permitting and transmission for utility solar projects has been a challenge for the industry that has only grown as installations grow in size. But a new bipartisan bill in its early stages in the Senate is giving large-scale solar developers hope for a less crowded future. The Energy Permit Reform Act of 2024 (EPRA), introduced by Sens. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), aims to remove roadblocks to efficient permitting and transmission of all types of energy projects, including renewables. Solar developers and other industry leaders have been pushing for these types of changes in recent years. Recently, nearly…

Rendering of what the BESS site at London Gateway will look like. Image: Root force. Root-Power has started construction on a large-scale battery storage project in Essex, the developer’s third project to enter the construction phase since its launch earlier this year. The battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 11 MW and a duration of 2 hours (22 MWh) is located at London Gateway, the deepwater port on the north bank of the River Thames. Root-Power said the site in Corringham, Essex, was selected due to its proximity to the UK Power Networks Coryton substation, from which…

Sharp’s new IEC61215 and IEC61730 certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and a bifaciality factor of more than 80%. September 24, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The NBJE610 moduleImage: sharpSharp has unveiled new n-type monocrystalline bifacial solar panels based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell technology.The NBJE610 The double-glass module has 132 half-cut solar cells based on G2 wafers and a design with 16 busbars. It features an energy conversion efficiency of 22.58% and an output power of 610W.The new panels measure 2,382 mm x 1,134 mm x 30 mm and weigh 34 kg. They…

The U.S. solar industry has a complicated relationship with China. The silicon solar cell may have been invented in America seventy years ago, but manufacturing dominance has since shifted to China and Southeast Asia. The manufacturing tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have achieved the goal of reviving domestic solar energy production across the country, but most new U.S. factories opening their doors have Chinese tyres. More solar panels are being made in America than ever, but it is unclear whether they are really American and whether anyone can do anything about it. Chinese companies are…

As the world turns to solar energy as a clean, renewable power source, understanding the factors that influence solar panel performance becomes important. One of the most significant yet often misunderstood factors is temperature. In this guide, we’ll explore the relationship between solar panel efficiency and temperature, diving into the science, practical implications, and strategies for optimizing performance. Solar Panel Efficiency Solar panel efficiency refers to the amount of sunlight that a panel can convert into usable electricity. For example, if a solar panel has an efficiency rating of 20%, it means that 20% of the sunlight hitting the panel…

Energy storage company Discover Energy Systems has been given a new name Bloom power and will continue to offer lithium-based energy storage solutions to North American customers. Bloom’s history now spans more than 75 years in the energy storage industry. Partners and customers will continue to experience the same level of commitment and service that characterizes Discover Energy Systems. “As we expand our offerings and reach new markets, a more inclusive brand that fully reflects our capabilities and direction is essential,” said Brendon Sauer, CEO of Bloom Power. “We are excited about this new chapter and look forward to building…

An international research project investigated the feasibility of converting solar energy into chemical energy with the design of a hybrid device with a solar energy storage and cooling layer integrated with a silicon-based solar cell. During testing, the device recorded record energy storage efficiency and reduced the cell surface temperature by approximately 8 C under standard solar irradiation conditions. September 24, 2024 Patrick JowettAn international research team led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Barcelona created a hybrid device that combines molecular solar thermal energy (MOST) with silicon-based photovoltaics. The researchers say this is the first hybrid device that…

The all-vanadium liquid flow industrial park project is taking shape in Baotou city in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, backed by a CNY11.5 billion ($1.63 billion) investment. Meanwhile, China’s largest vanadium flow electrolyte base is planned in Panzhihua city, Sichuan province. September 24, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsChinese vanadium redox flow battery specialist Hunan Yinfeng New Energy plans to invest CNY11.5 billion ($1.63 billion) in developing a major production facility in Inner Mongolia.The project is expected to play an important role in promoting the adoption of vanadium redox flow batteries, one of the most promising large-scale energy storage technologies…