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Learning to play together announced the launch of two new Academy programs, Clean Energy and Solar. Additionally, Interplay’s AI-powered teaching assistant SAM is now available in the Interplay Academy to provide support and guidance to students studying online. These new capabilities will help leaders in education and workforce development expand their offerings and leverage AI to enhance the learning experience. Building on the success of Interplay’s existing trade programs, the Clean Energy and Solar Academies offer a wide range of courses to prepare students for entry-level jobs in these fast-growing fields. According to one analysis According to Lightcast and WorkingNation,…
The latest radiation sensor solution from Japan-based EKO Instruments provides continuous measurements in the field. It is well suited for bifacial PV systems and supports the measurement of global horizontal irradiance, diffuse horizontal irradiance and direct normal irradiance, even in reflective and cloudy conditions. September 25, 2024 Valerie ThompsonJapanese scientific equipment company EKO Instruments has introduced a new pyranometer solution called MS-80SH Plus+ to enable in-situ continuous radiation measurements, with functionality that makes it suitable for bifacial PV installations.“The unique ability to continuously measure diffuse irradiance, especially in dynamic weather conditions, is crucial for bifacial modules, which benefit from light…
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says the country’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached 750 GW in August, up from 139.99 GW of new capacity additions in the first eight months of 2024. September 24, 2024 Vincent Shaw and Valerie Thompson The NEA said China’s cumulative installed solar capacity reached 750 GW in August 2024, with 139.99 GW added in the first eight months of 2024, including 16.46 GW in August alone. Total energy generation from all energy sources amounted to 3.13 TW, an increase of 14% year on year. Wind capacity grew by 19.9% compared to the previous year to…
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has submitted a draft industry standard to help companies meet U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) traceability requirements for importing solar energy components. September 24, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USASEIA has released a draft industry standard to improve supply chain transparency and help importers of solar energy components comply with U.S. regulations.Standard 101 The goal is to ensure that importers comply with CBP requirements. SEIA developed it using real-world examples of solar product shipments detained and released by customs officials, with input from manufacturers, developers and third-party auditors.“As we build domestic manufacturing across…
China’s Trina Solar has submitted plans to build a 660MW/2,640 battery storage facility in Kemerton, in an industrial area south of Perth, Western Australia. September 24, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsWith a proposed capacity of 660 MW and a storage capacity of 2,640 MWh, the Kemerton Battery Energy Storage System would be Australia’s largest battery storage facility.The project would surpass in size the 560 MW/2420 MWh Collie battery currently being built by French renewable energy developer Neoen, also in Western Australia, as the state battles to fill the gap left by the accelerated retirement of coal-fired power stations.Shanghai-listed Trina…
The system was designed in response to Lebanon’s energy crisis and to help homeowners become independent of the electricity grid. Biogas production is used when PV energy generation is insufficient and machine learning techniques help the system predict solar energy production. September 24, 2024 Lior KahanaA group of researchers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon designed a new hybrid PV and biogas production system for applications in residential buildings.According to its creators, the proposed system could help the energy crisis that Lebanon has experienced in recent years, when hundreds of megawatts of off-grid PV systems were deployed in…
Catalyzea renewable energy developer, launched a 4.8 MW community solar project in Frankfort, New York. This project will provide electricity to residential and commercial customers, including low- and middle-income subscribers. Credit: Catalyze Catalyze leveraged New York’s Inclusive Community Solar Adder, which aims to increase access to community solar in underserved communities, to complete the installation. Through this initiative, Catalyze reduces energy costs for Frankfurt residents, creates jobs and accelerates the energy transition in a rural area where solar installations have traditionally been a challenge due to shading and other limitations. The site has been developed on a designated brownfield site,…
Vaisala launched today Vaisala compassa weather-based decision-making platform for the sustainable energy sector. Ultimately, the Vaisala Compass platform provides a comprehensive set of tools to optimize the entire lifecycle of wind and solar projects, from initial site assessment through operation. Vaisala Compass enables developers and operators to mitigate challenges associated with weather variability and uncertainty, such as collecting reliable data in increasingly complex site conditions, accurately evaluating weather data to assess revenue sources, securing project financing and optimizing of wind and solar park activities. The digital platform organizes, connects and simplifies access to the largest portfolio of weather solutions, combining…
Maxeon has challenged Nasdaq’s decision to potentially delist from the Global Select Market and is now implementing a reverse stock split to raise the offering price above the required threshold. A hearing on the case is pending. September 24, 2024 Lior Kahana Image: Luca Marfé, Wikimedia CommonsThe Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department said it will delist Maxeon Solar Technologies from its top-tier Nasdaq Global Select Market. The Singapore-based PV module maker has responded by filing a hearing request, which will automatically halt the removal process until the hearing takes place.According to a company statement, Nasdaq made this decision because Maxeon’s securities…
The German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) is developing “easy-to-use and reproducible” propane heat pumps to replace fossil fuel systems in multi-family homes, while simultaneously exploring modernization options for different types of residential buildings. September 24, 2024 Emiliano BelliniThe German Fraunhofer ISE leads a consortium of twenty companies from the heating and housing construction sector to optimize propane (R290) heat pump systems for existing multi-family homes.The LC R290 project plans to implement several heat pump pilot projects in residential buildings currently using gas or oil heating, proposing three conceptual approaches.Fraunhofer ISE noted that the heating load of…