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The Lao government has signed an agreement with a private company to launch a forest carbon credit initiative in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from forest destruction and degradation. Representatives of the Lao government and AIDC attend the signing ceremony of the agreement on May 8, 2024. (Photo: thestar.com.my) Vientiane (VNA) – The Lao government has signed an agreement with a private company to launch a forest carbon credit initiative in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from forest destruction and forest degradation. According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation between the Lao Ministry of…
The Chinese module manufacturer said the new efficiency record was confirmed by the German Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH). May 8, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi has achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 27.30% for an HBC solar cell. The German Institute for Solar Energy Research (ISFH) has confirmed the result.The new efficiency record beats the previous world record of 27.09%, which was also set by Longi at the end of last year.At the time, Longi said the result was made possible by a new laser graphics process that costs less than conventional, expensive photolithography processes.“This…
BSES Rajdhani Power’s new 20 MW/40 MWh project is India’s first standalone utility-scale battery energy storage system to receive regulatory approval under Section 63 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003. The project is supported by a concessional loan from the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). May 8, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaThe Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved India’s first commercial standalone battery energy storage system (BESS). The project is being developed by BSES Rajdhani Power (BRPL) in collaboration with IndiGrid and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet’s (GEAPP). It is supported by…
Powin has announced its new multi-cell hardware platform, the Powin Pod, designed for utility-scale projects. “We continually challenge ourselves to improve our products and services to ensure we continually deliver nothing less than excellence to both new and existing customers,” said Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin. “This next-generation product development demonstrates our commitment to bringing the safest and highest quality energy storage solutions to market, moving the entire industry forward.” The new Pod platform is part of a fully integrated Powin energy storage solution: StackOS software, system design, delivery and long-term service. Powin’s proprietary battery management system and power management…
The portfolio consists of solar, wind and hydropower. Image: UKPN. UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) has acquired UU Solar, securing a 70-asset solar, wind and hydro portfolio from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (SEEIT). UKPNS, the commercial arm of the distribution network operator UK energy networks, the deal was unveiled today (May 7). The organization secured the 68.7MW portfolio in a £90.8m deal. The portfolio is spread across 70 locations in the North West of England and consists mainly of solar assets. In terms of total generation, solar energy represents 90%, wind energy 9% and hydropower 1%. The agreed price…
Solar panels are often tilted to a storage position to prevent wind damage to utility-scale assets. Array Technologies introduced a passive storage strategy that reportedly prevents unnecessary production losses. May 8, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USADuring heavy winds, utility-scale solar installations are often automatically tilted into the stowed position to prevent damage and downtime due to repairs. High winds can cause solar panels to vibrate and rotate, which can lead to micro-cracks, twisting or breaking of the panels. However, storing solar trackers can lead to production loss, because they do not follow the sun in an active storage system.…
A group of Chinese researchers have made an initial attempt to integrate pumped hydropower plants with compressed air storage and have found that the latter can help the former better cope with large head variations. May 8, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from China’s Harbin Institute of Technology proposed combining pumped hydropower storage systems with compressed air energy storage (CAES) technology in an attempt to address a well-known problem of pumped hydropower systems – dealing with large head variations in hydraulic machines.“We designed a novel compressed air pumped hydro energy storage system, which integrates pumped hydro storage, compressed air energy storage and…
By Chris Crowell May 7, 2024 Solar Group Buys are programs that encourage a community to install solar energy within a certain time frame in order to get a lower price for their solar installation. Group solar purchasing programs have the added benefit of directing companies to high-quality, vetted solar installation companies. MadiZON, the solar group purchasing program for the city of Madison, Wisconsin, is a good example. MadiSUN is run in collaboration with RENEW Wisconsina nonprofit organization that advocates for clean energy solutions in the state.“Through the MadiSUN Group Buy Program, we are empowering homeowners to make informed decisions…
The Commerce Department announced preliminary findings from an ongoing investigation that aluminum extrusion producers and exporters in China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam imported extrusions at less than fair value into the United States. Because these are preliminary determinations, Commerce will continue to gather information and accept comments from relevant parties while the investigation is active. Solar products covered by this study include tracker assemblies, racks and supports made from aluminum extruded in the countries surveyed. Two components mentioned in the latest updates to the scope are actuators…
RIC Energy PV project in Hanover, NY (Credit: Business Wire) RIC energy has sold three PV installations with a combined capacity of 20 MW to Brookfield-owned Luminace, located in the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and National Grid service areas. The Hanover II and Pomfret II projects are in Chautauqua County, with the Cortlandville project in Cortland County. The company says total investment in these projects is expected to exceed $50 million. “We are excited to work toward New York State’s sustainability goals and to make a significant economic impact in Chautauqua and…