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SunPower announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company has also entered into an asset purchase agreement with residential solar dealer Complete Solaria, which will serve as a stalking horse buyer (the first bidder) for assets associated with Blue Raven Solar, SunPower’s New Homes business and its non-installing dealer network. “We look to welcome Blue Raven Solar, the SunPower New Homes Division, and a portion of SunPower’s Dealer network into the Complete Solaria portfolio. This acquisition will strengthen our position in the market and put more…
Researchers have developed a quantum particle swarm optimization algorithm for maximum powerpoint tracking, which reportedly generates 3.33% more power when tested at higher temperatures and 0.89% more power when tested in partial shade compared to conventional swarm optimization algorithms. August 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniAn international research team has developed a quantum computing-based particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for real-time implementation of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in PV systems.The scientists explained that the quantum version of the PSO algorithm takes advantage of the high speed of quantum computers and reduces the interval of random numbers in subsequent stages to prevent…
The Shanghai-based solar energy development company has filed two complaints with the local branches of the Unified Patent Court in Munich and Hamburg. August 6, 2024 Edgar MezaChinese solar panel manufacturer JA Solar has initiated patent infringement proceedings against an unnamed rival solar panel manufacturer in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany.The two complaints, filed with UPC’s local branches in Munich and Hamburg, are against its competitor’s range of TOPCon solar modules and concern the infringement of JA Solar’s patents EP 2 787 541 B1 and EP 4 092 759 B1, the company said in a statement.“The abbreviation ‘TOPCon’…
A site plan for the Rigifa BESS proposal, to be developed by Field. Image: Field Three proposals for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for the Scottish Highlands will be considered by the Highland Council. Proposals for Application Notices (PANs) have been submitted for three potential BESS projects, two by Field Energy and one by Forss Energy Storage. Filing a PAN is a legal requirement for major or national developments. PANs must be submitted to the local authority at least twelve weeks before the submission of a full planning application. The three BESS PANs will be discussed tomorrow (August 7)…
The provisional curator focuses on the restructuring and continuation of business operations. Bosswerk has been operating the Green Akku online store since 2010, where it sells photovoltaic systems and home storage systems. August 6, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt GreenAkku sells PV and storage systems to private and commercial customers.Image: GreenAkkuBy pv magazine GermanyThe German provider of PV and storage systems Bosswerk GmbH & Co. KG is bankrupt.The company, which has operated the GreenAkku online shop since 2010, filed for bankruptcy at the Krefeld District Court on July 24. The judges appointed Joachim C. Mohlitz, a partner at the Düsseldorf-based law firm…
As Brazil kicks off its low-carbon hydrogen program, industry consolidation continues with two mergers and acquisitions in Italy and Texas. August 6, 2024 Sergio MatalucciBrazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed into law Bill 2308/2023, which creates the legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, including a series of initiatives and incentives totaling BRL 18.3 billion ($3.2 billion) over the next five years. “When I see people talking about green hydrogen, solar energy, wind energy, biomass, green hydrogen, I think: which country in the world can compete with Brazil?” said Lula. According to the Brazilian government, the hydrogen initiative will…
Using a range of machine learning techniques, a group of scientists discovered that PV systems can significantly increase property values in the UK. The analysis was based on property data from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading providers of property listings, and price paid data sourced from the government’s land registry from 2012-2018. August 6, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from the UK have used a machine learning (ML) technique to assess whether properties with solar panels are associated with higher sales prices in the UK property market and found that houses with PV panels command a higher price.“There is consensus that…
A temporary 78 kWc photovoltaic power plant, transported 900 meters along the Seine, has been moored at the Athletes’ Village to meet the Olympic and Paralympic Venue’s sustainable electricity needs. August 6, 2024 François Puthod The floating solar power plant is set up and taken down within 24 hours and can be reused for other events to replace generators.Image: EDF ENRBy pv magazine FranceIt is the largest floating and mobile solar power plant in the world. The temporary photovoltaic installation, leased especially for the Olympic Games by energy company EDF ENR to a subsidiary, is moored on the banks of…
An international research team has developed a closed-loop PV cooling system that can reportedly operate continuously 24 hours a day. The system is said to be particularly suitable for hot and dry areas and improves the lifespan of solar panels by up to 8.2%. August 6, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from Britain’s University of Nottingham and China’s Southwest Jiaotong University have developed a new closed-loop hydronic PV cooling system for hot and dry areas. “We believe that this proposed system will demonstrate good economic performance. We plan to conduct a detailed economic analysis of this system for specific application scenarios in…
Sugar Hollow Solar is partnering with the North Carolina Clean Energy Fund (NCCEF) to launch a solar loan program. This partnership aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable to more North Carolina residents by offering financing solutions at below-market rates and without dealer fees. The North Carolina Clean Energy Fund operates under the Green Bank model, which has been successfully developed in other states, with the mission to accelerate investments in clean energy solutions and increase climate resilience in North Carolina, which will primarily benefit to disadvantaged population groups. This collaboration between Sugar Hollow Solar and NCCEF marks the…