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Scientists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed a contactless method to measure the performance of solar contact solar cells, making it possible to use important parameters such as efficiency, filling factor and power voltage characteristics. May 5, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Dirk Mahler/Fraunhofer Isee Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems Isee have cultivated a method for measuring the performance of withdrawn solar cells that avoid contact in the production line. The method is based on photoluminescence and contactless electroluminescentry images under different excitation conditions, as well as spectral reflection measurements. It is…
Another Nexamp Community Solar Project. Nexamp announced that it will develop a portfolio of around 100 new projects in the US as part of a long -term agreement with Microsoft. Spanbrancy throughout the country, these solar farms will add approximately 300 MWAC From distributed clean energy capacity for local schedules – enough to provide almost 100,000 houses a year. According to the agreement, Nexamp will develop, build and operate projects in five independent system administrator regions, including New England, New York, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Western States. Microsoft will buy renewable energy certificates (RECs) from the Solar Port Folio to help…
An international team led by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has used ionic salt for the electron transport layer of a perovskite solar cell to improve the stability and performance of the device. Test results showed a power conversion efficiency of 26% by 2% demolition after 2,100 hours of 1-Sun operation at 65 C. May 5, 2025 Valerie Thompson An international team led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the US Department of Energy has applied a new ionic salt to the electron transport layer (ETL) interface in reverse perovskite solar cells to overcome weaknesses with…
Saharan dust clouds release uncertainty about the growth of the solar energy of Europe While Europe speeds up its transition to solar energy, scientists increase alarms over a growing natural obstacle: Saharan -dust storms. New findings shared on the European Geosciences Union General Assembly (EGU25) emphasize how dust from North Africa hinders the production of solar electricity in Europe and complicating the forecast efforts. Dr. Gyorgy Varga and his research team, based on data from more than 46 Saharan delivery between 2019 and 2023, presented proof that mineral particles in the air considerably disrupt photovoltaic (PV) systems in both Central…
Solargik has announced the official debut of his Soma Pro AI-driven platform for solar tracking and system diagnostics. The company says that one of the most important benefits is the possibility to support smarter, faster decision -making. May 5, 2025 Lara Morandotti Intersolar 2025 will see the Israeli startup Solargik Launch Soma Pro launching, a platform that uses artificial intelligence for intelligent monitoring, diagnostics and control of solar systems. The company said that the platform is a fully integrated hardware and software system, which offers real-time visibility and full remote control. The most important innovation is the “Tracker -Native” design…
Cell and module technologies are progressing faster than the expected market, said that experts participated in the Netzero Milan Expo-Summit 2025, organized by Fieramilano and planned to take place from 14 to 16 May in Milan, Italy. The planned speakers told PV -Magazine That the PV module landscape has evolved quickly, powered by the regular acceptance of N-type technologies. “Topcon has emerged as the leading successor to P-Type Perc, which offers a higher efficiency and improved performance with little light. Mass-produced topcon modules are now achieving efficiency to 23.8%. Heterojunction (HJT), once considered to be the next big focus of…
Scientists in India have built a prototype for thermal solar geysers on solar energy based on a nichrome wire heating bar and a flexible pipe heat exchanger with aluminum fins. The system is designed to generate domestic how water and is said to reach a level of energy costs of $ 0.051 per kWh. May 5, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers from the Indian National Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Solar Energy have developed a PV-driven thermal solar geiser (TSG) that makes it possible to convert the day of thermal oil by converting PV electricity…
Baywa Re Solar Trade US has announced that the Schneider Home will now make available for its network of installers, which offers streamlined access to solar and storage solutions in one channel. Schneider Home is an energy management system with which homeowners can manage solar storage for solar energy, battery energy, an EV charger, a smart electric panel and connected switches and sockets -all checked via the Schneider Home -App. “We are delighted to welcome Schneider Electric in our network of suppliers,” said Ken Lima, CEO of the American solar distribution company of Baywa Re. “Their worldwide expertise in energy…
Australia launches the “world strength” battery power ship An Australian Bootbuilder launched what it described as the world’s largest electrically powered ship on Friday, a 130-meter (426 feet) colossus able to wear 2,100 passengers. Identified by Boatbuilder Incat as Hull 096, the aluminum catamaran is powered by more than 250 tonnes of batteries and was built for the South American ferry bug buger Buquebus. It is designed to transport passengers and a maximum of 225 vehicles over the river plate between Buenos Aires and Uruguay. “Hull 096 proves that large-scale transport solutions with low emissions are not only possible, they…
The inauguration of two solar projects with a combined capacity of 875 MW has more than doubled the installed solar capacity of Qatar. May 2, 2025 Patrick Jowett State ownership Petroleum Company Qatarenerty has inaugurated two solar projects with a combined capacity of 875 MW. The Ras Laffan and Mesaieed PV energy plants are located in the industrial city of Ras Laffan in northeastern Qatar. Together they double more than the cumulative solar capacity of Qatar, which means that the total is up to 1,675 MW. In 2023 JA Solar and Samsung C&T signed a module feeding agreement for more…