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The impact of solar farms on pollinating insects, including bees, will be studied using leading technology. Image: Low carbon A new study by scientists from Lancaster University and sustainable energy company Low Carbon has been launched to understand the impact of solar farms on biodiversity. The research, which will be carried out at the Westmill Solar Park in Oxford, will use new technologies to continuously assess the presence of pollinating insects around the solar park. These technologies include acoustic monitoring equipment and automatic insect monitoring (AMI) traps that assess the biodiversity of moths in the area. Although this technology has…
EKI Energy Services Ltd., a pioneer in sustainable energy solutions and carbon credits, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with FARI Solutionsa leader in blockchain research and development, active in North America, Europe and Eurasia, including Azerbaijan.This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks an important milestone in EKI’s commitment to spearhead carbon credit initiatives and strengthen sustainable development efforts in the region.Under the agreement, EKI will serve as FARI Solutions’ strategic partner and assume responsibility for overseeing the entire spectrum of processes related to conceptualizing, documenting, verifying, issuing and trading carbon credits. This strategic partnership aims to promote the competitiveness…
A US research team has investigated the thermomechanical reliability of metal halide perovskite (MHP) modules and cells in an effort to identify the best strategies to improve their stability under thermomechanical stressors. In particular, the scientists discussed film stresses, adhesion of charge transport layers and instability under light and heat. May 28, 2024 Valerie ThompsonScientists from Arizona State University published a paper on solving mechanically based failure mechanisms to make metal halide perovskite (MHP) modules and cells more stable and reliable.The team claimed that the future of stable and efficient perovskite solar panels lies in understanding the interconnection between different…
Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) says in a new report that blue hydrogen may not be an effective climate solution, while TotalEnergies and its partners have agreed to explore green hydrogen potential in Tunisia. May 28, 2024 Sergio Matalucci SFOC said in a new report South Korea’s Boryeong Blue Hydrogen Project, led by Korea Midland Power Co. (Komipo) and SK E&S, will result in significant methane emissions. “This finding contradicts government and energy industry claims that blue hydrogen is a climate solution.” said SFOC. The $4 billion initiative aims to produce 250,000 tons of blue hydrogen per year, primarily for…
Baywa re has commissioned a 54 MW agrivoltaic solar project in Spain. Denmark-based Velux has agreed to purchase most of its annual production of 96.8 GWh under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). May 28, 2024 Ralph DiermannBy pv magazine GermanyGermany’s Baywa re has commissioned a 54 MW agrivoltaic solar park in Alhendín, Andalusia, southern Spain.The company said about 10% of the factory area will be devoted to agricultural activities. The distance between the rows of solar panels is large enough to ensure that agricultural machines such as combine harvesters can drive through them.By spring 2025, Baywa re will implement…
High energy prices are becoming a strong driver for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects in Pakistan. Omar Malik, CEO of Pakistani C&I solar developer Shams Power, speaks with pv magazine about market trends and challenges. May 28, 2024 Emiliano BelliniC&I power consumers are increasingly using solar panels in Pakistan due to high energy prices and rates.“The average industrial consumer currently pays a rate of $0.12/kWh,” said Omar Malik, CEO of Pakistani solar developer Shams Power. pv magazine. “But this is only half the story, as they also have to pay a $0.10 tax on every kilowatt hour they take…
CEZ Group has developed a new solution for securing solar photovoltaics in areas with unstable ground from the central part of conveyor belts previously used in coal mines. Several steel structure pilots have already been deployed to a reclaimed area near the Bílina mine in the north of the Czech Republic. May 28, 2024 Patrick JowettCzech utility company CEZ group has developed a new solution for securing solar panels in areas with unstable surfaces, such as rock piles, waste ponds and other unstable areas.This uses the central part of the conveyor belts used in strip coal mines. Engineers from Prodeco,…
Solarwatt says it will close its battery factory in Germany. Battery production at the Dresden factory will cease at the end of this year and the company will move all battery and solar panel production to China. May 28, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt and Ralph Diermann By pv magazine GermanySolarwatt, a German manufacturer of solar panels and batteries, said this week that it plans to stop production of battery storage systems at its plant in Dresden, Germany, at the end of the year.“For economic reasons, continued activities in Germany after 2024 are unfortunately no longer possible in the near future,” said…
The Japanese electronics manufacturer has launched the NU-JC440 and NU-JC430B panels with efficiencies of 22.53% and 22.02% respectively. Both products are IEC/EN61215 and IEC/EN61730 certified and use M10 wafers. May 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Sharp has developed new n-type monocrystalline bifacial solar panels based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell technology.The NU-JC440 and NU-JC430 modules both feature a glass backplate, 108 half-cut solar cells based on M10 wafers and a 16 busbar design.“The NU-JC440 TOPCcon n-type monocrystalline panel features a sleek black frame and a white backplate,” the manufacturer said in a statement. “The NU-JC430B module is an all-black…
Last updated: May 27, 2024 11:00 PM EDT | 1 minute read A major Chinese bank, Industrial Bank, will reward digital yuan-using customers with carbon points as it focuses on further CBDC adoption.Per CICC Onlinethe bank announced that verified digital yuan wallet users can now get “personal carbon account points” when they use the app to make purchases at the CBDC.Major Chinese bank: digital yuan and green finance are freeCustomers collect CO2 points when they make retail payments in e-CNY via the app.They can also earn points by using digital yuan tokens to “make purchases and credit card payments.”Several Chinese…