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Solargiga said it expects a net loss of between CNY95 million ($13.3 million) and CNY115 million for the first half of 2024. August 16, 2024 Vincent Shaw The TOPCon PV module from SolargigaImage: pv magazineSolargiga expects to report an unaudited loss of between CNY95 million and CNY115 million for the first half of 2024, based on a profit of approximately CNY100 million in the first six months of 2023. It attributes the expected loss to lower deliveries of solar panels, a sharp drop in PV module prices and inventory write-offs. The module maker said it now plans to increase operational…

RWE has committed to achieving a net biodiversity gain of more than 50% through new planting and habitat creation. Image: RWE. German energy producer RWE has completed its statutory consultation on its 320MW Peartree Hill solar-plus-storage project in the East Riding of Yorkshire and is now assessing community feedback. Due to its size, Peartree Hill is a Nationally Important Infrastructure Project (NSIP), meaning it must submit an application for a Development Consent (DCO). As part of this process, the National Planning Inspectorate will investigate and recommend whether the development should be approved or rejected, with the Secretary of State having…

The new planned production facility will produce 24 GW of Natron sodium ion batteries annually. Natron says its batteries outperform lithium-ion batteries in power density and charging speed, do not require lithium, cobalt, copper or nickel and are non-flammable. The plant will be the first double-digit GW sodium ion plant in the United States. August 16, 2024 Carrie Hampel By ESS newsNatron plans to invest nearly $1.4 billion in the facility, which will be supported in part by a North Carolina Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG). The new facility in Edgecombe County will enable a 40x scale-up of Natron’s current…

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) claim they can efficiently produce hydrogen from recycled aluminum cans in seawater by combining them with gallium-indium and caffeine. August 16, 2024 Sergio Matalucci The research focuses on a new process (for which a patent has been applied for) for generating green hydrogen from the reaction between aluminum and water. They are studying the recovery of a gallium-indium eutectic, eGaIn, which is used to treat the surface of aluminum, allowing it to react with water and spontaneously produce hydrogen and heat. Their work explores the application of seawater as an ionic solution…

Crendon’s location in East Harling (photo) now has a solar energy installation with a capacity of 110 kW. Image: GB NRG. Solar installer GB NRG has successfully completed solar PV installations at Crendon Timber Engineering sites in the UK. All 15 British locations of the timber production company are equipped with solar panels, which together generate 2MW of solar energy. One of the largest installations is at Crendon Timber’s site in East Harling, which is equipped with 250 400W panels, which together can generate 85,000 kWh of power annually. This leads to an estimated CO22 saving of 19.5 tons per…

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. August 16, 2024 OPISIn the Chinese marketThe majority of OPIS module sellers surveyed said the TOPCon FOB China market was calm and prices were stable, although there were some buyers in the market who talked down prices. Market talk of TOPCon prices below $0.09/W FOB China circulated the market, with one buyer pointing out that there were offers of TOPCon class A loads rated at 580-585 W, with load sizes above 10 MW being…

The Netherlands has recorded more hours of negative energy prices between January 1 and August 17 than in all of 2023. The Dutch research agency Stratergy has noted a clear link between expected solar and wind energy and negative hourly prices in the coming day. market. August 16, 2024 Emiliano BelliniDutch EPEX SPOT Day-ahead market registered 347 hours of negative prices between January 1 and August 14, according to figures from the Dutch consultancy Stratergy. In 2023, the total number of hours of negative prices was 316 for the full year.“The expectation is that the total this year will be…

Luxury apartment complex Birch House has announced the recent activation of a 154 kW rooftop solar energy system in Jersey City. This eco-friendly addition complements the property’s focus on wellness and luxury living. Located just 20 minutes outside of Manhattan, the property offers residents an oasis of luxury amenities with a smaller environmental footprint. With more than 300 panels, the new solar system offsets 30% of Birch House’s energy consumption, mainly powering the communal areas. Halpern Real Estate Ventures (HREV), a New York City and Denver-based real estate investment, operations and advisory firm, acquired the Birch House land in December…

An international research team has developed an all-perovskite tandem PV device that reportedly exhibits reduced recombination losses in the cell’s lower apparatus and remarkable stability. To improve the surface of the perovskite solar cell, the scientists created partially non-conductive and non-functional regions that protect the perovskite region below from defects. August 16, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers led by the University of Toronto in Canada have fabricated an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with a wide bandgap bottom cell based on tin-lead (Pb-Sn) perovskite with a limited number of passivating defects and reduced interface recombination.“Our work presents an effective strategy…

Green Travel – Embracing Sustainable Tourism As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of travel and tourism, the importance of sustainable practices in the industry has never been greater. Green travel, or sustainable tourism, seeks to minimize the negative effects of tourism on the environment while enhancing the positive contributions to local communities and ecosystems. A pivotal element in this shift towards sustainability is the integration of renewable energy sources, with solar energy playing a leading role. This blog will explore the various ways in which renewable energy promotes green travel, with a special focus on the…