Author: solarenergy
The new provisions aim to reduce overcapacity in the market while selecting the most efficient technologies and products. July 10, 2024 Vincent ShawChina’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has submitted a revision of the policy on “Normative Conditions for the Photovoltaic Manufacturing Industry” for public consultation.The policy outlines the requirements for new construction and expansion projects across all PV manufacturing segments, including polysilicon, blocks, wafers, solar cells, modules and inverters.The requirements cover the ratios of investment sources, production layout, technological processes, energy consumption, resource use, smart and green production, environmental protection, quality management, intellectual property protection and occupational…
The Phoenix Contact USA campus in Middletown, Pennsylvania, now hosts a solar-powered EV charging station. Up to 10 vehicles can charge at the station at one time, utilizing four FLO charging stations with two charging points each and two Jule fast-charging stations. The new 112.5-kW solar carport supports the 220-kW capacity EV charging station. Phoenix Contact products, including PLCnext Control, power supplies, terminal blocks, relays and DC charging cables, were used in the installation. “Phoenix Contact is working to make our global value chain carbon-neutral by 2030, and the EV solar carport supports that effort,” Doug Ferguson, Senior Vice President…
GameChange solar energya global provider of solar tracking solutions, has announced that the company’s Genius Tracker will meet the maximum value of domestic content for solar trackers in the fourth quarter of 2025. GameChange currently manufactures torque tubes, foundations, controllers, certain structural fasteners and rails in the United States, and plans to add U.S.-made propulsion systems, dampers, motors and remaining fasteners to its domestic content eligible components by 2025 . The company has produced solar energy components in the United States since 2012, and earlier this year it was announced that domestic production was expanding to 35 GW annual capacity.…
The installed battery storage capacity in India reached 219.1 MWh at the end of March 2024. A recent Mercom report predicts that the country will add 1.6 GWh of standalone battery storage and 9.7 GW of renewable projects with storage by 2027. July 10, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaIndia had installed a cumulative battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity of 219.1 MWh/111.7 MW by March 2024. Mercom India’s new report, “India’s Energy Storage Landscape,” states that 120 MWh/40 MW of this capacity was added in the first quarter. from 2024.According to the report, PV systems combined with battery energy…
Esysteme21 has built a 100% self-sufficient energy system with solar photovoltaics, hydrogen and battery storage. The German solar energy company describes the concept as a solution for medium-sized companies. July 10, 2024 Cornelia LichnerBy pv magazine GermanyEsysteme21, a German solar energy company, claims to have achieved full energy self-sufficiency using solar photovoltaics, hydrogen and battery storage. It now offers this option to industrial and commercial customers.Norbert Unterharnscheidt, director of Esysteme21, explains pv magazine that their energy costs for electricity and heat now average €0.25 ($0.27)/kWh.Initially, the company expanded its building with 360 square meters of office space and 300 square…
Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE investigated the thermal effects and net energy gain of a 3.2 kW vehicle-integrated PV system (VIPV) installed on a truck with a refrigerated freight storage area. It turned out that in some cases the battery storage system could meet the full energy needs of the cooling unit all year round. July 10, 2024 Valerie ThompsonThe German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) has investigated the thermal effect and net energy gain of a 3.2 kW vehicle-integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) system in a refrigerated truck with a flatbed and found that the generated solar energy easily…
The South Korean heating specialist said its new heat pump can achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.87 and supply temperatures of up to 75C. July 10, 2024 Emiliano Bellini South Korea-based heating solutions provider Navien has launched a new air source heat pump for residential applications.“Our new heat pump is extremely quiet, has sound-insulating insulation and can be mounted on the wall,” the manufacturer said in a statement.The The Navien R290 heat pump uses propane (R290) as a refrigerant and full DC inverter technology.It is available in six versions with a power from 6 kW to…
The global carbon credit validation, verification and certification market is driven by several key factors. Governments around the world are implementing strict environmental regulations and carbon pricing mechanisms to curb greenhouse gas emissions. These policies, such as the European Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and California Cap-and-Trade program necessitates the validation, verification and certification of carbon credits to ensure organizations meet their compliance obligations. Companies are increasingly adopting sustainability strategies to improve their environmental performance and meet stakeholder expectations. Companies are voluntarily purchasing carbon credits to offset their carbon footprint, increasing demand for rigorous validation and verification processes to ensure…
GoodWe has developed new double-glass tunnel oxide-passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar panels for its Polaris series, available in 530W and 580W variants. July 10, 2024 Lior Kahana China-based PV inverter manufacturer GoodWe has unveiled new bifacial modules based on n-type TOPcon technology.“Whether you’re installing it on a carport, a flat-to-sloped roof conversion or an awning, the Polaris Series is adaptable and versatile,” the company said in a statement. “One of its standout features is its double glazing and two-sided design, which improves impact resistance and energy generation.”The manufacturer offers the product in two versions with powers of 530 W and…
Hungary-based Heatventors is offering its new thermal energy storage system with capacities of 10 kWh, 30 kWh and 60 kWh. The thermal battery can be combined with solar energy and has an expected lifespan of more than 10,000 cycles. July 10, 2024 Emiliano BelliniHungary-based Heatventors Ltd. has developed a non-flammable thermal energy storage system that reportedly can Save up to 90% space compared to traditional storage technologies or water tanks. “Our thermal battery can store energy with a high energy density of 30 kWh/m3,” said company CEO and founder Christoph Thomas. pv magazine. “It can be integrated into the cooling…