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Philippe Flamand, director and co-founder of Candi Solar, explains pv magazine about the company’s recent $38 million funding round and its plans to deploy renewable energy sources in emerging markets. July 9, 2024 Cosmas MwirigiCandi Solar, a Swiss-based company with operations in Asia and Africa, has secured $20 million in equity from Norfund, $14.5 million from STOA and $3.5 million from Kyuden International.“This is equity raised in this round, and there is an opportunity to leverage this with creditors to increase the impact of the equity investment,” Philippe Flamand, the director and co-founder of Candi Solar, told me. pv magazine.The…

Hexagonal perovskite oxides as advanced electrolytes for protonic ceramic fuel cells by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) July 9, 2024 In a remarkable advance in fuel cell technology, researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have identified hexagonal perovskite-related Ba5R2Al2SnO13 oxides (R = rare earth metal) as promising materials with high proton conductivity and thermal stability. Their unique crystal structure and numerous oxygen vacancies enable complete hydration and efficient proton diffusion, making these materials ideal electrolytes for next-generation protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) that can operate at intermediate temperatures without degradation. Fuel cells, which combine hydrogen and oxygen…

The inverse perovskite device, developed by researchers in China, reportedly achieves the smallest non-radiative recombination-induced open-circuit voltage drop reported to date. It uses a synergistic bimolecular interlayer to functionalize the perovskite interface. July 9, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists led by Fudan University in China have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell that uses a synergistic bimolecular interlayer (SBI) and reportedly achieves the smallest non-radiative recombination-induced open-circuit voltage drop reported to dateInverted perovskite cells have a device structure known as “pin”, where hole-selective contact p is at the bottom of the intrinsic perovskite layer i with electron transport layer…

According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest forecast, the global energy storage market (excluding pumped hydro) is on track to reach 159 GW/358 GWh by 2024 and grow by more than 600% by 2033, with almost 1 TW of new capacity. expect to come online. July 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini From pv magazine ESS news placeThe global energy storage fleet continues to grow by leaps and bounds thanks to economic growth growing demand for clean firm capacity and fast falling battery storage prices. However, analysts suggest that the sector is only just getting started and exponential growth can be expected in the…

Dimitra, a global leader in agricultural technology and sustainability solutions, announces the launch of Dimitra Carbon, a new initiative aimed at delivering DMTR Carbon Credits that are rigorously verified, traceable and meet the highest environmental standards. Built on blockchain, Dimitra Carbon offers fully traceable carbon credits generated from sustainable agricultural projects, providing transparent, verifiable and credible solutions for the carbon offset market. Using blockchain technology, Dimitra Carbon ensures that every DMTR Carbon Credit is verified by strict monitoring and reporting standards, and fully traceable to its origin, providing unparalleled transparency and credibility. The DMTR Carbon Credits are among the few…

Italy-based Rhoss has developed a cascaded water heat pump that uses R1234ze or R515B as the coolant. It could produce hot water up to a temperature of up to 85 degrees Celsius. July 9, 2024 Emiliano BelliniItalian heating manufacturer Rhoss has launched a non-reversible water heat pump for commercial and industrial applications.The new product can reportedly achieve hot water temperatures of up to 85 C and a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of up to 5.04. “With screw inverter compressors and low GWP refrigerants such as R1234ze or R515B, these units ensure high performance with reduced environmental impact,” the company…

French authorities have classified the Carbon and Holosolis solar factories as ‘projects of national interest’, with streamlined administrative procedures for their approval. July 9, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine FranceFrench solar panel manufacturers Carbon and Holosolis have been granted “project of national interest” status by the French authorities for their solar panel factory projects.“This is an important milestone for our development,” says Carbon Director Etienne Roche pv magazine.The Green Industry Law of October 2023 created the concept of “projects of national interest,” allowing developers to benefit from exceptional procedures to accelerate their implementation.These projects are appointed by decree. Once…

APsystems has announced that it has been named to the CertainTeed Solstice Panel Warranty Approved Vendor List (AVL). With this new relationship, licensed contractors who install CertainTeed’s Solstice panels with APsystems microinverters will now benefit from an extended 25-year warranty that covers parts and labor for the entire solar roof system. “Being added to CertainTeed’s AVL represents significant validation of APsystems’ product reliability and performance,” said Dan Burke, director of the US business unit at APsystems. “Our microinverters are designed to maximize solar energy delivery and now, when combined with CertainTeed’s trusted Solstice Panels, customers can enjoy top performance, fully…

Enphase says it has begun shipping U.S.-made commercial IQ8P-3P microinverters, which support peak output power up to 480W and are compatible with solar panels up to 640W. July 9, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAEnphase Energy has announced that it is supplying US-made IQ8P-3P microinverters designed for small-scale commercial installations. The American Inflation Reduction Act encouraged many manufacturers, including Enphase Energy, to produce in the United States. In April, the company reported that it had shipped approximately 506,000 microinverters from its contract manufacturing facilities in the United States, making them eligible for the 45X Production Tax Credit. “We are pleased…

S-5! standing seam clamps, used for solar installations and other metal roof applications, have earned Florida Product Approvals (FPA) for high velocity and hurricane zones (HVHZ). Florida’s product approval regulatory process is known for its stringent standards, particularly due to the state’s susceptibility to high winds and severe weather conditions. S-5! is the first metal roof attachment manufacturer to earn FPA for HVHZ certification. The company has conducted more than 5,000 individual load tests for different load directions, material types, gauge thickness and brand of roof manufacture. “FPA has different levels of approvals, and HVHZ is the most demanding one,”…