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Researchers in Japan have made another attempt to make agrivoltaisies on rice fields technically and economically feasible, despite known productivity problems when rice is grown under solar modules. They used double axle, finding potential with careful management of shadow and tilt corners. August 7, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Maintaining high crop productivity in rice fields that organize solar panels remains a great concern for agrivoltaic projects, as demonstrated by a recent research project from the University of Tokyo in Japan. This six -year experiment showed that the grain yield in the control plot was 8.5 T per hectare, while it was…
Researchers in Malaysia have designed a photovoltaic thermal system that can be used for drying solar energy, space heating, roof systems and thermal applications outside the grid. It is based on a double cooling technique based on air convection and phase change material that is said to increase PV efficiency from 7% to 9% and thermal efficiency by 31.45%. August 7, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia have a photovoltaic thermal double pass solar director (PVT-DPSAH) that uses a double cooling system that depends on air convection and cylinders made from phase change materials (PCM), which also…
The Japanese Eco Marine Power announced a test of an integrated Solar PV system on board a bulk freight ship to prove both usability and performance. It has glass -free monocrystalline silicon modules from the American Merlin Solar Technologies. August 7, 2025 Valerie Thompson The Eco Marine Power, established in Japan, announced a test of an integrated PV solution for solar energy on board a large cargo ship. The project is intended to demonstrate PV -practical usability and performance in real maritime conditions in the following year. It has glass -free monocrystalline silicon modules from the US Merlin Solar Technologies.…
The convergence of renewable energy and alternative housing models is reshaping how Americans approach homeownership and energy independence. Community solar has experienced explosive growth, with over 1,800 MW installed in 2024 alone, marking a record-setting year for the sector. Meanwhile, approximately 7.87 GW of community solar now operates across 44 states, demonstrating the growing appetite for shared energy solutions that align with cooperative housing structures. Housing cooperatives represent less than 1% of total U.S. housing but are concentrated in major metropolitan areas, where rising energy costs create financial pressure on residents. Traditional utility dependency limits community autonomy, forcing members to…
The Netherlands installed 4.32 GW of solar capacity in 2024, as a result of which the cumulative total to 28.62 GW brought at the end of the year, according to official data. August 7, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: Renzo Vanden Bussche, Unsplash The Netherlands installed approximately 4,320 MW of solar capacity in 2024, according to official statistics from CBS, the National Statistics Agency. The total of 2024 can be compared with 4,765 MW installed in 2023 and 4,713 MW in 2022. Last year’s new capacity included approximately 3 GW of commercial and industrial PV systems and factory on utility scale,…
Carbon bridge -energy Will reveal its Smart Load Center next month in the RE+ tradeshow. This advanced intelligent breaker panel is designed to help homeowners, installers, electricians and energy professionals to manage and optimize multiple energy sources, including Net, solar energy, battery and generator-on-based circuit. The Smart Load Center can at the same time arrange two incoming energy sources, while the prioritization of real -time switching and providing prioritization at circuit level. This functionality makes the ideal for houses powered by solar and battery storage, as well as other distributed energy sources (Ders). Live demonstrations will be available in the…
Jinkosolar claims that Longi’s high-end back-contact (BC) infringes solar products on a former LG patent, which is now being held by Jinko. August 6, 2025 Vincent Shaw The subsidiary of Jinkosolar, Shangrao Jinko Xinyuan Yuedong, has brought a lawsuit in the Munich division of the Unified Patent Court, who accuses Longi Green Energy and several of his European subsidiaries of infringing the European Patent EP3297043. The patent, originally owned by the LG in Zuid -Korea, relates to a solar cell structure based on “selective doping of the passenger layer” -a technology that Jinko has acquired in recent years through the…
Multiple factors influence the lifespan of a storage system for residential battery energy. We investigate the life of batteries in part 3 of our series. August 7, 2025 Ryan Kennedy In parts 1 and 2 of this series, PV -Magazine assessed the productive lifespan of Residential solar panels And invitoneride. Here we investigate home batteries, how well they perform over time and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of the Zonne -Zonne energy. A Recent Sunpower Survey More than 1500 households discovered that around 40% of Americans are regularly worried about power outages.…
The Indian battery manufacturer has launched wall mounting, very efficient inverters with built -in lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications. August 6, 2025 Emiliano Bellini By PV Magazine India The Indian battery manufacturer Maxvolt Industries Energy has improved its product portfolio with the launch of a smart lithium inverter series for residential and commercial spaces. With hybrid technology, this new series of inverters with built-in lithium battery is compatible with solar energy and conventional on-grid energy sources. Maxvoltt Lithium-Omsoler range has smart charging and discharge options, pure sinus golf output and a compact, lightweight design that supports the…
Self -assembled Monolaag increases the performance of lead -free perovskiet solar cells Perovskiet -and half -guides offer promising potential for solar energy because of their thin, flexible structure, high efficiency and low production costs. However, widespread commercialization is limited by two critical factors: long -term stability and the presence of toxic lead with good performing variants. Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) investigate TIN-based perovskiet solar cells as a safer, more stable alternative. These lead-free cells show unique electro-optical properties that are ideal for tandem and triple junction solar cells, although their efficiency is still lagging behind in leading counterparts. A…