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A British research team used electroluminescence imaging to inspect 167 PV installations with a total of 5 million solar cells. Defects were divided into line cracks, complex cracks, edge ribbon cracks and potential induced degradation (PID). November 15, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from the University of York carried out electroluminescence (EL) analysis on 85,000 PV modules in 167 installations across the UK over a nine-year period and found an increasing presence of complex cracks and edge cracks in recent installations . The scientists explained that the novelty of their approach was to use EL testing exclusively under nighttime conditions, which…

The original plan was also to use second-hand batteries sourced from electric vehicles. Image: RES West Sussex County Council has issued a tender (ITT) for a 16MW/32MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), with a two-hour run time. The ITT is seeking private and public sector organizations to provide pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) services for the Halewick Lane BESS phase 3 project. The proposed BESS will be built on the site of the previously abandoned North Sompting Waste Management Site, near Worthing. The PCSA contract will involve “designing, risk assessing, planning and completing all necessary tender information to provide a fixed…

An international research team from Canada, China and the US has said that developers should stop focusing not only on resource availability, but also on resource variability and resource extremes, to avoid a “drought” of renewable energy sources. prevent solar and wind energy locations. November 15, 2024 Patrick Jowett A team of researchers has proposed a model for assessing potential renewable energy droughts at existing solar and wind sites and urged developers to consider a ‘trilemma’ of competing factors when planning future deployment to take. The research paper “Trilemma of renewable energy quality and coincident wind and solar droughts”, available…

The German Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has announced an audit of BayWa AG’s 2023 annual report, citing specific evidence of possible accounting misstatements. For the first nine months of this year, BayWa data shows revenues of €16 billion ($16.9 billion) and a loss of €77.6 million in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). November 14, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt By pv magazine Germany German financial regulator BaFin is auditing Baywa AG’s 2023 financial report due to indications of possible accounting problems. BaFin reportedly wants to assess the accuracy of BayWa’s risk and financial disclosures. BayWa has released updated figures for the…

The solar energy industry is constantly evolving, seeking ways to improve the efficiency and longevity of solar panels. One of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the emergence of smart coatings for solar panels. These materials are designed to enhance the performance of solar cells, protect them from environmental factors, and even provide self-cleaning properties. What Are Smart Coatings? Smart coatings are thin layers of material applied to the surface of solar panels. They’re called “smart” because they respond dynamically to their environment, adapting to changing conditions to optimize the panel’s performance. These coatings can serve multiple…

Innova’s operational Carn Nicholas solar PV plant in Wales, UK. Image: Innovation. The Welsh Government has given a boost to small-scale solar deployment by abolishing a mechanism that requires direct ministerial approval for the construction of the power stations. Instead, Wales Secretary of State for Economy, Energy and Planning Rebecca Evans revealed on Wednesday (13 November) that planning inspectors from Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) would make decisions on projects with a capacity of less than 50 MW. This change from the current system, which requires renewable energy projects with a capacity greater than 10MW to obtain consent directly…

Premier Energies, a solar cell and module manufacturer in India, will set up an aluminum frame plant with an annual capacity of 36,000 tonnes for captive consumption. November 15, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Indian solar manufacturer Premier Energies has announced plans to enter the aluminum frame manufacturing business with the establishment of a factory capable of producing 36,000 tonnes annually for in-house use. Premier Energies, India’s second largest integrated solar PV manufacturer, has an annual production capacity for cells of 2 GW and 4.13 GW for modules. Managing Director Chiranjeev Saluja said the company is expanding its…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. November 15, 2024 OPIS The Global Polysilicon Marker (GPM), the OPIS benchmark for polysilicon outside China, was valued this week at $21.652/kg, or $0.049/W, down 1.89% from the previous week. The prolonged lack of strong demand caused by trade barriers has put pressure on prices. Sources indicate that the stagnation in global polysilicon spot trading in recent months, combined with the non-renewal of expired long-term purchasing agreements, has pushed global polysilicon inventories to almost…

Scientists in Switzerland have created a system dynamics model for the adoption of PV and heat pumps in Swiss residential buildings until 2050. They examined different scenarios to see how the incentive for PV influences the adoption of heat pumps and vice versa. have concluded that strong regulatory changes are needed to fully decarbonize the housing sector. November 15, 2024 Lior Kahana A research group led by ETH Zurich has modeled the co-adoption dynamics of PV and heat pumps (HPs) in Swiss residential buildings. A case study was used for the Swiss canton of Ticino, which includes cities such as…

National Grid Renewables began on-site construction of the 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County, Wisconsin. “As a company founded by a farmer in the Midwest, we have a strong commitment to strengthening rural economies through our renewable energy projects, and it’s exciting to see that growth in western Wisconsin,” said Joe Ibrahim, VP Construction at National Grid Renewables. . Apple River is expected to generate more than $36 million in its first twenty years of operation, including an estimated $10 million in tax revenue for Polk County and local townships. The Boldt Company is building the project,…