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The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has criticized the decision of Borussia Dortmund to install 11,000 yes sun panels on its stadium roof, with reference to the exclusion of the supplier of the American market for compulsory ties with forced labor. April 4, 2025 Ralph Diermann By PV Magazine Germany Borussia Dortmund (bvb) recently announced plans to equip the roof of his stadium, Signal Iduna Park, with the world’s largest photovoltaic system. The club works together with RWE and the Chinese manufacturer Ja Solar, which delivers 11,000 completely black modules. The announcement has criticized Carsten Rohr, co-chairman of the ESMC…
The call for applications for the electricity storage and the related infrastructure program, aimed at improving the stability of the Polish power network, remains open until 30 May 2025. April 4, 2025 Mariha Maisch Van Ess News The Polish National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOśigw) opened a call for applications for co-financing of energy storage facilities on 4 April. The long -awaited subsidy scheme is intended to improve the stability of the National Power Grid and the energy breach of the country. More than PLN 4 billion ($ 1 billion) provided by the Modernization Fund of the…
In December 2024, the US Department of Trade (DOC) revised antidumping and compensatory tasks (AD/CVDs) on Vietnamese and Malaysian solar products. April 4, 2025 Corrine Lin From PV Magazine 3/25 The imposition of AD/CVDs by the United States on solar modules from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia has fallen sharply from those countries. With the American developers who are currently dependent on import, countries outside those areas should benefit, although Malaysia could become more prominent because the tasks have been revised. US Dun-Film PV manufacturer First Solar has been set to explain 20% of the home market. Imported cells were…
By Brad Kramer April 2, 2025 Affordable Wire Management (AWM) has developed various new Bonsai module cable hangers for Array Technologies. AWM’s Bonsai Hangers-the industrial-prefered solutions for solar cord cables specially designed for Array’s Duratrack and Omnitrack Tracker systems and 400 mm Thru-Bolt-Klem. These adjusted Bonsai hangers route sign cables under the coupling tube to reduce shade and lead around bearings, while the risk of damage caused by environmental factors or system maintenance is minimized. As with AWM’s other product lines, Bonsai is manufactured with durable metal alloys, with optimum corrosion resistance, unparalleled strength and a lifespan of more than…
The European Union has launched a call of € 600 million ($ 662.6 million) for proposals to finance cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will connect or influence the energy systems of two or more Member States. The deadline for entries is September 16. April 4, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Guillaume Périgois, Unsplash The European Commission announced a call of € 600 million for proposals for cross-border energy infrastructure projects. The call focuses on Common Interest (PCIS) and projects of mutual importance (PMIs). PCIs are crucial infrastructure projects that link or influence energy systems in two or more EU countries, while…
Ameresco has completed the construction on a 1.2 MW of the solar-carport project at Killeen Regional Airport In Texas. In addition to the solar carport on the short-term parking and rental parties, Ameresco completed the adjustment of the airport. “Ameresco is proud to work with Killen Regional Airport on this solar-powered parking project,” said Lou Maltezos, president of Central & Western USA, Canada Regions in Ameresco. “By integrating solar technology and energy-efficient lighting, this great project not only modernizes the airport infrastructure, but also delivers considerable cost savings.” The project was made possible through a competitive subsidy process with the…
India added 18.5 GW to Utility-Scale Solar and 4.59 GW to PV on the roof in 2024. Where the market led the market with a share of 14.1% of the shipments of solar module. April 4, 2025 Uma Gupta By PV Magazine India India installed 18.5 GW on Utility scale Solar energy and 4.59 GW on Solar on the roof in 2024, according to JMK Research & Analytics’ annual India Solar Report Card for calendar year 2024. Rajasthan led annual solar installations with 7.5 GW, followed by Gujarat at 5.1 GW and Tamil Nadu at 1.4 GW. JMK Research said…
Loch Earba (photo) was chosen because of the ideal combination of topology and geology, image: Gilkes Energy/Earba storage Gilkes Energy has awarded the planning state for its Earba Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) schedule. The Earba PSH schedule is the largest project of its kind in the UK, with an installed capacity of 1.8 GW and a storage capacity of 40 GWH, which means that it can offer 22 hours of storage on full power. The planning application for the project was submitted to the Scottish government at the beginning of March 2024. The project will be located in Loch Earba…
An international research team has developed a new machine that uses shock waves to separate the different materials from a PV module. Chemical processes can be further used to extract silicon and silver. Results show the recovery of more than 99.5% of the original weight of the panels. April 4, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from the AGH University of Krakow from Poland and Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (Seris) from Singapore have developed a new method for recycling crystalline silicon PV panels. Their findings show that the technology makes the electrohydraulic shock gull fragmentation (EHF) the recovery of more…
The manufacturer has expanded its Ecodan R290 -heat pump series with three new products. The systems use propane (R290) as the coolant and can supply supply power temperatures of up to 75 ° C. April 4, 2025 Emiliano Bellini The Ecodan R290 heat pump Image: Mistubishi Electric Japanese electronics and production company Mitsubishi Electric equipment announced that it has expanded its Ecodan R290 -heat pump series with three new 8.5 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW models. “The new Ecodan models provide flow temperatures of up to 75 ° C, making them ideal for properties that cannot undergo extensive substances…