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The researchers say the cell has a perovskite cell on top with a transparent back contact made of indium zinc oxide and a commercially established cadmium telluride bottom device. They claim that the champion tandem cell has the potential to achieve 30% efficiency. May 17, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA research group at the University of Toledo in the United States has designed a four-terminal (4T) tandem solar cell with an upper device that relies on a perovskite absorber with an tunable wide bandgap and a lower cell that uses a commercially established narrow bandgap. absorber technology made of cadmium telluride (CdTe).“While…
Today the Ministry of Finance released the long-awaited further guidance regarding the domestic content bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act. Solar developers and installers who source iron and steel products and certain manufactured products from domestic producers can receive a bonus of up to 10% on the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) or Production Tax Credit (PTC) upon completion of projects. Projects can receive the domestic bonus if they meet the requirements and are smaller than 1 MWACcommenced construction before January 29, 2023, or meet applicable wage and internship requirements. SunSpark USA The Department of Treasury today further clarified project descriptions…
The EAC chairman thanked parliament for providing “clarity” on the issue. Image: British Parliament. Environmental Audit Committee chairman Philip Dunne has responded to Parliament’s declaration that solar energy projects should not be located on land suitable for agriculture. Yesterday (May 15), Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Claire Coutinho made a statement on the development of new solar farms, clarifying that developers should seek to develop on brownfield sites, contaminated land and industrial land wherever possible. Commenting on this, Dunne said: “Whichever path the UK takes to achieving Net Zero, solar energy is the renewable energy source…
With the oversupply of solar panels set to lead to a price freefall in 2023 and no recovery in sight, market consolidation, inventory build-up, technology shifts and challenges in re-establishing PV production will impact all levels of the solar supply chain. solar energy. May 16, 2024 pv magazine The solar manufacturing industry will consolidate in 2024 after oversupply and falling material costs led to a downstream price war in the second half of 2023. Smaller, second and third tier manufacturers with module prices below cost will continue to suffer negative margins. Top Chinese manufacturers have also been hit by the…
Eight of the 10 transmission corridors proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) could facilitate transmission between grid regions. One would expand transmission within the PJM network area of the Mid-Atlantic, and one would expand transmission in the Northern Plains. May 15, 2024 William DriscollBy pv magazine USAThe American DoE does have that suggested 10 National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC), as shown in the image above, and is accepting public comment on the potential NietCs.The DoE searched earlier input from the industry for the first phase of the UITC designation process.A NietC designation, once final, “unlocks” federal funding…
Clearloop flipped the switch on the new 2.8 MWdc White Pine Solar Farm in White Pine, Tennessee. The project was developed in collaboration with the global financial technology platform Intuit Inc. and national specialty store for outdoor sports REI Cooperative.“This project represents the possibilities fostered by responsible, thoughtful and meaningful corporate climate action,” said Laura Zapata, CEO and co-founder of Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company. “We look forward to continuing to build our relationships with business leaders and communities to deliver on the promise of a transformational and inclusive energy transition.”Intuit and REI each supported the development of 1.4 MWdc…
The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) provides a mechanism to channel private finance to underfunded climate solutions. Amid the debate over the VCM’s role in corporate decarbonization, we examined market trends in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Despite a dip in recent years, the volume of carbon credits issued in the region has increased significantly since 2014. India, China, Australia and Indonesia lead the way, while sustainable energy, followed at a distance by nature restoration and REDD.plus,1 have been the most important project types. Among publicly traded companies, companies based in Japan, Australia and China have led the purchase and retirement…
Senate Bill 152“Saving Alaska Money with Volunteer Community Energy” has been passed by the Alaska State Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Dunleavy’s signature to become law. SB 152 will allow Alaska residents to subscribe to community-owned solar panels that are not on their homes or property, providing access to clean energy for the first time to the more than 260,000 Alaskans living in rental properties and 79,000 who live below the federal poverty line. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by Senators Bill Wielechowski, Forrest Dunbar, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Scott Kawasaki and Representatives Ashley Carrick, Stanley Wright, Cliff Groh, Andy Josephson,…
The Maryland Energy Administration today announced the launch of an important new program to provide income-eligible households in Maryland with significant incentives to install solar panels. Included in the Brighter Tomorrow Act of 2024 The new Maryland Solar Access program, recently signed into law by Governor Wes Moore, will spur solar energy development in the state and make it easier for more Marylanders to reduce both their energy bills and their carbon footprint. The Maryland Solar Access Program will provide up to $7,500 per eligible household, based on a $750 incentive per installed kilowatt-hour of DC solar capacity. The levels…
Intensified trade measures against China through higher tariffs on imported solar and battery cells are an important policy step, but the impact is clouded by global production shifts, price drops and looming trade complaints from the U.S. Department of Commerce. May 16, 2024 John Fitzgerald WeaverBy pv magazine USAThe Biden administration has imposed a series of tariffs on hardware imported from China. In the case of the solar module sector, these measures serve more as a warning shot than as a severe punishment. A number of pending anti-dumping/countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases pose a greater risk for price increases. However, the…