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Researchers in the Netherlands have investigated how carrier-selective contacts can help to achieve stronger performance in crystalline silicon solar cells with back-contact (BC) and predicted efficiency can achieve up to 28.64%. Their analysis considered work function, energy barriers and energy lines on the pile layers. February 24, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A research group led by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has carried out a series of electrical simulations in the Netherlands to assess the potential of carrier-selective contacts (CSCs) to achieve higher efficiency in crystalline silicon (C-SI) solar cells and have discovered that their use in the fronts back…

Switzerland is expanding rules for solar energy, energy storage and energy communities on the roof to expand self-consumption and to facilitate the pressure on the grid. The new regulations, set up to take effect in 2026, introduce updated rates, encourage battery storage and allow local electricity trade. February 24, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a second series of regulations to implement the federal law on a safe electricity supply from sources of renewable energy sources. The new regulations, set up to take effect on January 1, 2026, cover energy communities and minimal reimbursement. The regulations stimulate…

A team of researchers in Algeria has designed a new test bed and a new acceleration law that is responsible for both the wind speed and sand density. The new methodology was tested on four PV modules and showed lifespan of up to 47 years in terms of sand effects. February 24, 2025 Lior Kahana Scientists from Algeria have proposed a new accelerated aging test bed for PV modules and developed a new acceleration law for relegation of sandyosy. “In contrast to existing models, our investigation introduces a law that is specifically designed for sandy, with both wind speed and…

Virtual power plants, which State StatePayers can save an estimated $ 550 million a year, are connected aggregations of distributed energy sources such as solar energy and energy storage on the roof. February 24, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By PV Magazine USA Prohibit John Harabedian van Pasadena Introduced AB 740legislation aimed at supporting Virtual power plant (VPP) Progress in California. VPPs are a system of distributed energy sources such as solar energy on the roof, storage of battery energy, bidirectional EV chargers and more. They make a flexible, resilient grid possible that can easily adapt to the shifting of the electricity…

Consultation prior to the seventh contracts for Difference (CFD) Allocation Round proposes longer contract lengths in an attempt to reduce exercise prices and lower financing costs for renewable projects. A broader target window for solar projects is also proposed, in response to larger capacity factories in the pipeline. February 21, 2025 Matthew Lynas The British government has proposed to increase the contracts for the difference (CFD) in its next allocation round (CFD) and the extension of the commissioning window that Solar Developers must present in their application. First Dreef, as part of its Clean Power 2030 Plan, unveiled in December…

In a new weekly update for PV -MagazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that cloud-bearing weather systems dominated the British islands, which significantly reduced the irradiation in the VK and Ireland between 9 and 18 February 2025, when the sun generation in the region at least reached the lowest levels relating to capacity in at least ten years. February 21, 2025 Dissolved Cloud-bearing weather systems dominated the British islands, which significantly reduced the irradiation and solar generation in the United Kingdom and Ireland between 9 and 18 February 2025. Persistent cloud covering arrived for the first time from the east under…

The tender relates to the design, delivery, installation, commissioning and maintenance of three proposed projects that are located at Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. Closing data for entry is March 17. February 21, 2025 Blathnaid o’dea Cape Town International Airport Image: Olga Ernst, Wikimedia Commons Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a tender for three PV factories for solar energy at three different airports in the country. The three proposed projects will be located at Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. The Tambo International Airport project…

Aotearoa-based Green Hydrogen Solutions Company Fabrum has opened an advanced liquid hydrogen test facility in collaboration with Christchurch International Airport, which is assumed to be the first at an airport that can offer hydrogen on request. February 20, 2025 EV Foley By PV Magazine Australia Green Hydrogen Solutions Company Fabrum, located in Aotearoa, New Zealand, has opened an advanced liquid hydrogen test facility in collaboration with Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) in support of the development of green hydrogen-Bright technologies, mainly in aviation. The facility makes the development of Liquefiers, Gas Management Systems and Boil-Off Gas Management Technologies possible. It is…

Brooklyn Solar Company announced a new post-truss, Cantilever and Houtpost Zonne-Carports. February 19, 2025 Ryan Kennedy A representation of the Na-Truss Luifel Image: Brooklyn Solar Luifel By PV Magazine USA Brooklyn Solar Canopy, a supplier of solutions for solar racking, introduced three new products in the field of solar air. The line of new products includes solar post-truss, cantilever and timber post tuzzle. “With the addition of post-truss, cantilever and wood post assembly systems, we can now offer a complete range of solutions for each project, from large-scale commercial installations to residential back garden setups,” said TR Ludwig, Chief Executive…

The updated sunroof product of GaG -Energy has supposedly 23% more power than previous units and has a depth of less than 0.6 cm. February 21, 2025 Ryan Kennedy By PV Magazine USA Energy, a subsidiary of Geat, gave a North -American roof and waterproofing provider, has launched an updated version of his Timberline Solar Shingle. The Timberline Solar Es 2 is a nailable solar strap and offers a low coincidental alternative to traditional solar installations on the roof. The new product has 57 W per gravel, an increase of 23% compared to the previous gravel product of the company.…