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The EU-funded Laperitivo project aims to achieve 22% efficiency in 900 cm² opaque perovskite modules and 20% efficiency in semi-transparent modules. The project partners include IMEC, Fraunhofer ISE, TotalEnergies and EDF. September 20, 2024 Lior Kahana The EU-funded Laperitivo project, aimed at producing stable, large-area perovskite solar panels, started earlier this month. At the launch meeting in Genk, Belgium, representatives from 22 global partners shared their initial insights.“Perovskite PV is recognized as a promising next-generation PV technology, and rapid progress has been made in recent years in terms of initial efficiency and stability,” said project coordinator Yinghuan Kuang. pv magazine.…

The new propane heat pump has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.9 and can reportedly reach a supply temperature of up to 55°C. September 20, 2024 Emiliano BelliniBritish heat pump supplier Grant Engineering has unveiled a propane (R290) air source heat pump for residential applications.The new product is available in five versions with a heating capacity from 4 kW to 15 kW. “The Aerona 290, which will be supplied alongside Grant’s award-winning Aerona models, will be available to order from October, with 4kW, 6.5kW and 9kW units available first and larger capacities of 12kW and 15.5kW in early…

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced it will reopen its Automated Permit Processing for Solar (APPS) grant program and award $1 million in funding, with Alamosa County and Boulder County receiving the first round of grants. The APPS initiative is designed to help local and tribal governments implement automated residential rooftop permitting software. Streamlined solar permitting can reduce the time and cost of switching to solar, benefiting families, local installers and local governments. A number of Colorado jurisdictions, including Denver County, have already successfully implemented automated permitting. The newly reopened APPS program will award grants to applicants on a…

Folded or cut, this lithium-sulfur battery continues to power devices Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices such as toys, handheld vacuum cleaners and e-bikes use lithium-ion technology. But these batteries can have a short lifespan and can catch fire if damaged. To address stability and safety concerns, researchers reporting in “ACS Energy Letters” designed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery with an improved iron sulfide cathode. One prototype remains very stable for 300 charge-discharge cycles, and another provides power even after being folded or cut. Sulfur has been proposed as a material for lithium-ion batteries due to its low cost and…

A Qatari research group has analyzed the performance of polyethylene terephthalate backing sheets in real outdoor test conditions in desert areas and identified the main causes leading to degradation. These include prolonged exposure to high ultraviolet radiation, high operating temperatures and relative humidity. September 19, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar have conducted an assessment of the degradation of polyamide (PA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets used in PV modules installed in desert climates, where solar radiation and ultraviolet (UV) ) radiation have an influence. approximately 50% higher compared to non-desert environments.The analysis focused on…

Solar developer Verogy announced the completion of two rooftop solar energy projects totaling 898 kWDC on buildings owned by INDUS Realty Trust at the New England Tradeport (NETP) in Windsor, Connecticut. Installed on the rooftops of 110 and 220 Tradeport, the solar arrays’ 2,560 solar modules will provide a reliable source of clean energy and contribute to the state’s decarbonization efforts for the next 20 years. “The installation of these rooftop solar arrays aligns with INDUS Realty Trust’s sustainability initiatives, including making a positive impact on the communities in which INDUS operates,” said William Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “INDUS Realty…

GE Vernova has developed a 2,000 V (DC) utility-scale inverter, which will be used in a North American pilot operation in early 2025. The inverter provides up to 6.0 MVA of output power. September 19, 2024 Lior Kahana US based GE Vernova has introduced a new 2,000 V (DC) utility-scale inverter. A statement said the Flexinverter 2000 Vdc solar power plant has an output power of up to 6.0 MVA.The company said the Flexinverter 2000 Vdc will debut in a multi-megawatt solar farm as part of a pilot installation in North America, expected to be operational in the first quarter…

David Hicks Consumer Energy plans to break ground next spring on Blackman Solar, a 2.5 MW community solar array in Jackson County, Michigan, that is expected to provide energy to customers through the Solar Gardens program. The company has received approval from Blackman Township for the project, which includes 5,000 panels and will begin generating electricity next year. “Blackman Solar is a great example of partnering with a community to develop a project that delivers reliable, clean energy, as well as local fiscal and economic benefits,” said David Hicks, vice president of sustainable energy development…

The Swedish government is considering reducing the subsidy for solar installations and abolishing the tax break for households and companies that produce sustainable electricity on a small scale. Svensk Solenergi, Sweden’s largest solar association, has criticized the proposals. September 19, 2024 Patrick JowettThe Swedish Ministry of Finance plans to reduce the subsidy rate for solar installations to 15%. It also plans to scrap the tax reduction for micro-production of renewable electricity.The ministry said in a statement on the government website that installations have increased significantly and that there is therefore no longer a need to subsidize solar cells.“Solar energy should…

Globally, 593 GW of solar capacity could be added by 2024. Image: EDF Renewables A new report from climate and energy think tank Ember shows that 593 GW of solar capacity is likely to be installed globally by the end of this year. If these predictions are met, the world will have added 29% more capacity than the year before, despite global capacity growth rising 87% by 2023. Up to July this year, an estimated 292 GW of solar energy has been installed. in 2024. For most countries in the world, including Britain, the amount of installed capacity added so…