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In a new weekly update for PV -MagazineOpis, a Dow Jones company, reports that Topcon modules from China remained stable between $ 0.085-0.090/W. It also reveals that the prices of Europe for Topcon modules of more than 450 W rose by 0.96%, assessed at € 0.105/W. May 2, 2025 Opis China: The Chinese Modulemarker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark assessment for Topcon modules from China, kept stable at $ 0.089/W free-on-board (FOB) China, with indications between $ 0.085-0.090/w. FOB China Mono Perc module prices were stable at $ 0.085/W with indications between $ 0.082- 0.088/W. In the forward market, charging of…
Scientists have analyzed whether the planting of grasses and clover under solar panels can increase the organic carbon of the soil, after measuring the results of a commercial plant in Japan. They tested more than 20 areas in the power plant and discovered that the organic carbon of the soil increased. May 2, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have studied whether planting grasses and clover under solar panels can increase the organic carbon of the soil (SOC). “This research is new by laying a scientific basis for potential carbon credits,” emphasized the corresponding author Michiyuki Yagi…
Integration of monocrystalline solar cells with metal-standing seam panels, deaf and solar energy sees a chance in retrofit and new-build properties. PV -Magazine In catching up the main growth -officer Greg Grace to discuss the switch to Topcon, adding color, energy security and pitching solar energy to the Prince of Wales. May 1, 2025 Matthew Lynas Estonian manufacturer Roofit.solar has made the switch to Topcon and revealed plans to add a new range of colored metal roof panels with integrated monocrystalline solar cells. Chief Growth Officer (CGO) Greg Grace told PV -Magazine The extensive range brings more power and aesthetic…
Seven from Turkey says that his new product can measure radiation in a range of 0 W/m² to 4,000 W/m², with a resolution of 0.1 W/m². It can also measure the humidity and temperature. May 1, 2025 Lior Kahana The sensor manufacturer of Turkey has introduced a new Thermopile pyranometer for the monitoring of solar radiation in PV plants, meteorological stations and research. It has a radiation range of 0 W/m² to 4,000 W/m², with a resolution of 0.1 W/m². The spectral error is reportedly approximately 0.2%. It measures both global horizontal radiation (GHI) and the plane of Array (POA)…
Cooling and refrigeration account for approximately 17% of global electricity consumption. That’s more energy than the entire continent of Africa uses for all purposes combined. As temperatures rise globally, our reliance on cooling technologies grows, placing an enormous strain on power grids and contributing to carbon emissions worldwide. The intersection of solar power and cryogenics is one of the most promising frontiers in renewable energy applications. Traditional cooling systems are notorious energy consumers, but recent innovations are changing this paradigm through the integration of solar power with advanced cooling technologies. Solar-powered cryogenics combines photovoltaic or solar thermal technology with cooling…
Swift Current Energy has brought its 800 MWDC Double Black Diamond Solar Project Online in Illinois. The project is 30 miles west of Springfield and is the largest operational solar facility east of the Mississippi River. Swift Current Energy joined project customers and local leaders to celebrate the start of the activities for double black diamonds of solar energy. Photocredit: Patrick Pyszka, city of Chicago This week Swift Current held a ribbon cutting ceremony on the project site, an event attended by Chicago Burgemeester Brandon Johnson and other government and business officers. The city of Chicago is one of the…
A solar project in Ohio by EDF renewable energy sources. The Senate of Ohio has unanimously approved a state’s energy policy via House account 15 On April 30, 2025, and the Ohio House later agreed on the same day by a vote from 94 to 2. The legislation is now going to GOV. Mike Dewine for his approval. An earlier version of the bill contained a Community Energy Pilot program that would have included Solar, but that provision did not come to the latest legislation. HB 15, together with his accompanying bill, Senate Bill 2, proposed wholesale changes in Ohio’s…
Winaico has released a new Solar module series with glass glass in Europe and offers a model of 460 W and a completely black 450 W version built with monocrystalline N-type cells. The company established in Taiwan says that the modules focus on high efficient performance and sustainability. May 1, 2025 Patrick Jowett Taiwanese manufacturer Winaiico has launched a new series of glass glass modules for the European market. Initially it said that it would bring the new residential product to Europe in February, with an efficiency of 23.2%. The new WST-NCX48 series contains a 460 W Solar module and…
The Australian battery designer and manufacturer Powerplus Energy has unveiled a new all-in-one energy storage solution with a single phase of 7 kW-Omsoler and a stackable battery of 13.4 kWh. May 1, 2025 David Carroll By PV Magazine Australia Powerplus Energy said the Whisper-7 is a smart hybrid battery system with a 7 kW sun battery inverter and 13.4 kWh of battery storage, specially built for Australian houses. The Whispr-7 uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and has cell packages from the Chinese manufacturer Catl. It has a nominal DC voltage of 409.6 V, ranging from 320 V to 460.8…
IPS has developed an 8.1 MWH Utility scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in a 20-foot container with an integrated 4 MW inverter. The Bulgarian manufacturer says that it wants to meet the growing demand for efficient, large -scale energy storage solutions. May 1, 2025 Lior Kahana IPS-in Bulgaria established storage manufacturer IPS has released a new Bess at the utility company with a nominal capacity of 8.1 MWh and an integrated 4 MW. The X-BESS 8 system is housed in a 20-foot container footprint equivalent and has liquid cooling. “On the Capex side, the compact, modular architecture may ensure…