Author: solarenergy

Evolution Mining is moving forward with a AUD7 billion ($4.64 billion) plan to build a 2 GW/20 GWh pumped hydroelectric power plant in the pit of a 20-year-old gold mine in Australia. May 31, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaEvolution Mining has submitted an environmental impact statement for the proposed 2 GW/20 GWh Mount Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project to the office of the Queensland Coordinator-General.The Mount Rawdon project, which was declared a coordinated project by the Queensland Coordinator General in 2022, is being jointly developed by Evolution Mining and financial consultancy ICA Partners.The parties plan to develop and operate the…

An Indian-American research team has fabricated a four-terminal perovskite-cadmium telluride tandem solar cell by using a highly conductive and sputtered transparent electrode to increase the current density of the bottom cell. The tandem device combines an 18.3% efficient perovskite cell on top and a 19.53% efficient cadmium telluride bottom unit. May 31, 2024 Emiliano BelliniAn international research group led by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has developed a four-terminal (4T) tandem solar cell based on an upper cell with a perovskite absorber and a lower device made of cadmium telluride (CdTe).“Perovskite materials have already proven their efficiency and suitability…

Apricus generation has acquired a controlling interest Nexus Renewables Inc., the Toronto-based developer of solar and energy storage projects and Independent Power Producer (IPP).Apricus is a new holding company designed to build a nationally distributed solar and battery and IPP development platform. By joining the Apricus platform, Nexus will gain the additional expertise, support and capital to effectively scale its pipeline and bring its current 500+ MW project portfolio to production.Nexus, led by founder and CEO Keith Sandor, has built an industry-leading development and IPP platform that, when combined with Apricus’ capital and strategic oversight, will be one of the…

Chinese developer Eging PV Technology says it will build a 200 MW solar power plant in southwestern Tajikistan. The country will also build its first solar equipment manufacturing plant, with investments from South Korea’s Global Solar Wafer. May 30, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Tajikistan Ministry of Economic Development and TradeEging PV Technology will build a 200 MW solar power plant in the Panj Free Economic Zone in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan.Earlier this week, Eging PV Technology Co signed a memorandum of understanding with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Economic Development for the construction of the project.The project will take place in four phases,…

Shining Light on Sustainability Picture a world where the sun’s rays not only power our homes and businesses but also sustain life’s most precious resource: water. As our planet grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and dwindling water supplies, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. Enter solar energy – a beacon of hope in the search for water conservation.Let’s explore the fascinating intersection of solar power and water conservation, and how harnessing the sun’s energy can pave the way for a greener, more water-secure future. Using Solar Energy to Address Water Conservation Challenges: The…

Play Mart recently broke ground for a more than $3 million expansion project in Pulaski County, Kentucky, that will add equipment, personnel and materials to meet the growing demands of this global playground manufacturer. This expansion features a 252-kW solar project powered by 20 dual-axis trackers from Oregon-based Stracker Solar, making Play Mart one of Kentucky’s first net-zero manufacturing facilities. These trackers will provide clean energy for the facility, shade in the parking lot, lighting and power charging stations for electric vehicles. Credit: STracker Solar Play Mart is a family-owned industry leader in playground and outdoor early childhood play products.…

SCE provides quarterly updates on improvements in interconnection capacity analysis Southern California Edison (SCE) has initiated quarterly status updates to address issues related to the use of Integration Capacity Analysis (ICA) in processing Rule 21 interconnection requests. This comes in response to concerns raised during the March 5, 2024 Interconnection Discussion Forum. The initial report, submitted to the CPUC and various service directories, details SCE’s ongoing efforts to improve ICA processes. In a proactive step, Southern California Edison (SCE) has begun providing quarterly updates to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and related stakeholders on the status of their efforts…

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have designed an optical filter for the thermal management of IBC photovoltaic modules. The proposed technology can reportedly reduce cell operating temperatures by up to 2.5 C and extend the life of a PV module by up to 2 years. May 30, 2024 Emiliano BelliniScientists from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have designed a simplified optical filter for the passive thermal management of interdigitated back-contact (IBC) photovoltaic panels.“The proposed design is tailored to IBC solar cells. However, the technological approach can be applied to any solar cell technology,” said the study’s lead…

New research from Denmark shows that PV-to-methanol facilities can achieve 30% lower levelized costs of methanol through involvement in reserve markets. The researchers examined the ability of a PV-to-methanol plant to contribute to the grid in frequency control reserves (FCR), automatic frequency restoration reserves (aFRR) and manual frequency restoration reserves (mFRR). May 30, 2024 Lior KahanaA group of researchers led by scientists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have investigated how PV-to-methanol facilities can participate in reserve markets to minimize the levelized costs of methanol and have found that these facilities can deliver potential economic benefits.In particular, the academics…

Today, PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 50,000-square-foot, $30 million factory in Houston, dedicated exclusively to the production of solar structures and trackers. Credit: PV Hardware USA “With the opening of this facility in Houston, PVH USA reaffirms its continued commitment to the development of solar energy in the United States,” said Emilio García, CEO of PVH USA and COO Officer of PVH. “Our Houston facility will be a key player in the development of utility-scale solar energy across America, and we look forward to moving forward as a leading manufacturer of solar…