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In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that a significant high-pressure anomaly in the Pacific Ocean provided more stable conditions and pushed a deep layer of drier air over the western United States, resulting in clearer skies. While coastal areas experienced average to slightly higher than normal insolation, Midwestern states including Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming received up to 110% normal levels. May 3, 2024 The irradiation patterns over North America in April 2024 were shifted by a high-pressure anomaly in the Pacific Ocean and drier air over the tropics, producing favorable irradiation results for…

British Gas has developed the Carbon Cruncher tool for the British market. It contextualizes the emissions by comparing them with other emitters. May 3, 2024 Lior Kahana Utility British Gas has developed a tool that calculates how much CO2 a home in Britain can save by switching from traditional home heating systems to modern heat pumps. The Carbon Cruncher Calculator is available on the company’s website.“The content shared is highly specific to the United Kingdom and uses data published by the British authorities,” the company said pv magazine. “The data can only be comparable to other countries with a similar…

By 2024, there will be more electric vehicles (EVs) available than ever before, including the Range Rover Electric, the Hyundai Ioniq 7 and the Volvo EX30. As electric vehicle sales increase, ownership becomes more mainstream and widespread. Now EV shoppers have many options, from simple sedans to luxury cars and powerful SUVs to electric pickup trucks.If you have a company that installs EV charging stations, you need to know about EVs. For example, how far can electric cars drive on one battery charge?Many solar energy installers are too installing EV chargers as a way to upsell customers and provide a…

Chinese astronauts repair the space station’s solar wings after the debris impact The crew of the Shenzhou This repair was carried out during the country’s inaugural mission, according to the China Manned Space Agency, and involved additional vehicle maintenance. The astronauts will return to Earth on April 30, following the completion of their duties and the transfer of responsibilities to the upcoming Shenzhou XVIII mission. “The ability to meet unforeseen challenges in space is an essential aspect of human space missions,” Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of CMSA, said at a press conference. Lin explained that the space station’s core module,…

Indian manufacturer Statcon Energiaa has introduced a single-phase grid-tied solar inverter intended for use in residential and small commercial buildings. May 2, 2024 Emiliano Bellini By pv magazine IndiaStatcon Energiaa has introduced the Energiaa-X series single-phase grid-tied inverter with powers of 3 kW and 5 kW.The company said the main applications of the 3 kW inverter are homes, small clinics, gyms, small offices and shops. The inverters come with built-in MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) technology.Key features of the new products include low current distortion factor, advanced MPPT for higher solar generation, support for wide range of PV voltage, advanced…

Leading provider of advanced robotic systems Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation today announced that it has completed the final validation of its system Project for autonomous manipulation of outdoor photovoltaic panels (O-AMPP).. During the field trial, Sarcos collaborated with leading companies involved in the renewable energy industry, including Mortenson, JLG Industries, Array Technologies and Pratt Miller, to achieve this critical milestone at a Mortenson project site, which will provide the Sarcos solution for the validated robotic solar field construction. “Achieving this milestone in market validation and field testing is a critical step toward commercializing our robotic solution for solar field…

The European Hydrogen Bank’s pilot auction will raise €720 million for seven sustainable hydrogen projects in Finland, Norway, Portugal and Spain. Together they plan to produce 1.58 million tons of renewable hydrogen over ten years. May 1, 2024 Patrick JowettThe European Commission has allocated almost €720 million to seven sustainable hydrogen projects in Europe. The projects, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank, will produce renewable hydrogen for use in sectors such as steel, chemicals, maritime transport and fertilizers.The seven chosen projects cover Finland, Norway, Portugal and Spain from a list of 132 bids. Together…

Berlyn Hubler, community solar manager at a nonprofit organization Energy Outreach Coloradohas seen firsthand the impact of community solar on low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities. “We often hear that subscribers are happy to pay their bill because it is affordable,” she said. “These households no longer have to make difficult decisions regarding their energy consumption. They can turn on their air conditioning and not have to worry about paying for food or medicine next month.” Many states have only recently adopted policies and practices that connect solar and low-income communities. It will take some time before benefits like those in…

ISLAMABAD, May 05 (APP): COMSATS Center for Climate and Sustainability organized an internal training workshop on “Carbon Credits and Carbon Markets” here on Sunday, recognizing the urgent need to raise awareness and build capacity among stakeholders on carbon market mechanisms, especially in light of the discussions and developments during COP28, where Article 6 played a central role.The workshop was held at the COMSATS Secretariat and the agenda included a comprehensive overview of carbon credits and the carbon market, carbon trading mechanisms, project cycle and key players in the carbon market.Participants gained insight into fundamental carbon principles and project integrity, gained…

UKPN will bring forward the connection dates for 25 projects in the United Kingdom. Image: National Network. A total of 25 projects, with a combined capacity of more than 836 MW, will be connected under a new fast-track scheme developed by UK Power Networks’ (UKPN) Distribution System Operator (DSO). The connection offerings are made possible under a new program called Technical Limits, which uses the insights and data developed through the Distributed Energy Resource Management (DERMS) platform to connect more generation to the grid. Customers who have had connection offers accepted include a 98MW solar farm in the east of…