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The researchers built the cell with a hole transport layer (HTL) on the basis of pedot: PSS and were reportedly able to reduce the losses caused by this connection with the use of a thiocyanate additive. The Champion Lab format device achieved an open circuit voltage of 0.875 V, a short-circuit density of 31.84 MA CM-2 and a filling factor of 83.23%. January 28, 2025 Valerie Thompson Image: University of Surrey An international research team under the leadership of the University of Surrey with Imperial College London has identified a strategy to improve both the performance and stability of lead-tin…
A research team has built up a technical field audit among users of solar systems in external communities in Ghana and has identified some recurring technical problems. Based on the data collected, the scientists have also developed a practical field guide. January 28, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (Uenr) in Ghana have developed a practical field guide (FM) for Solar Home Systems (SHSS) in external communities. The manual was developed after performing a technical field audit (TFA) of households that depend on off-grid PV installations and identifying their most recurring problems. “Despite the…
Researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have set a new energy efficiency record for Kesterite sun cells, a technology with potential to improve PV systems based on silicon. January 28, 2025 David Carroll By PV Magazine Australia Unsw Researchers have achieved a world record-energy conversion efficiency of 13.2% for kesteriet (CZTS) solar cells with high band gaps with a laboratory scale cell that was improved with hydrogen. CZTS, a composition of copper, zinc, tin and sulfur, is a thin film with a high band, flexible material that is suitable that offers a promising alternative to the wider…
The cumulative installed solar power of Switzerland reached approximately 8 GW at the end of December 2024, after 1.78 GW of new capacity supplies for the year. January 27, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte Image: Seb Mooze, Unsplash By PV Magazine France In 2024, Switzerland deployed approximately 1.78 GW of new PV systems, according to provisional figures from PV Association Swissolar. This marks an increase of 1.64 GW in 2023 and 1.08 GW in 2022, making 2024 the strongest year on record for newly installed capacity. Swissolar, however, said that this growth will continue in 2025 and 2026. It predicts annual additions…
Norwich Technologies, Solaris Energy and Bridge Renewable Energy have completed a 700 kWAC Solar project in Winthrop, Maine. The project was created and permitted by demolished renewable energy sources, the development division of Norwich Technologies, with early financing by Solaris Energy. Norwich Solar, a division of Norwich Technologies, completed the EPC work. Bridge Renewable Energy will be the owner of the project in the long term. This is the first of the four projects on which these companies work together. “Renewable energy projects offer a multitude of benefits for the region; More than just clean energy, “says Jim Merriam CEO…
Scientists have simulated a 4G and 5G -Cellular base station in Kuwait, powered by a combination of solar energy, hydrogen and a diesel generator. The lowest energy costs turned out to be $ 0.0714/kWh. January 27, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers at Kuwait’s Kuwait University have proposed to operate 4G and 5G -Cellular Basic Stations (BSS) with local hybrid plants of solar PV and hydrogen. The team has Numeric a few configurations for such a station simulation, the team has just considered present cost (NPC), the costs of energy (COE) and CO2 emissions. The simulation took place under the conditions of…
Solar installation is a mission-driven business, and certain solar contractors take that notion a step further by also making their business operations mission-driven through employee ownership. Generally, employee ownership gives employees some monetary stake in their company through stock options, company trusts or profit sharing. Depending on the style of employee ownership, companies will have written bylaws by which they operate, and with them a level of governance wherein employees can guide the direction of the company. This style of business can flatten the hierarchy of personnel, sometimes replacing C-suite positions entirely, with a form of business-level democracy managed by…
Propied changes in the NSIP process request a more flexible approach for solar -nsips. Image: British government. The British government has announced that its new planning and infrastructure account will come into effect in the spring, a step that has been set to speed up the development of new projects for renewable energy consumption. A new working document has been unveiled and outlines plans to streamline the development of nationally important infrastructure projects (NSIPs), including large -scale developments for renewable energy. The aim of these reforms is to “deliver a faster, more secure and cheaper NSIP regime” to achieve clean…
Solis has introduced its Solarator series Hybrid inverters in India, aimed at the residential and commercial market for solar storage. January 27, 2025 Uma Gupta By PV Magazine India Solis has launched its solarator Hybrid Inverter Series for residential and commercial applications in India. The product line includes generator-compatible inverters, each tailor-made for specific energy requirements. Solis’ S6-EO1P (4-5) K-48 energy storage formers, with 4 kW and 5 kW outputs, are designed for off-grid areas and regions with frequent power outages. The compact inverters support setups with one or three -phase, offer quickly charging, generator compatibility and advanced error surveillance.…
By Brad Kramer January 27, 2025 Green Lantern Solar has sold his 500 KW Brighton Solar Project in Vermont to Sea Oak Capital. United Power and Silicon Ranch work together on 150 MW Zonneboerderij in Colorado. Encore Renewable Energy Powers Up 6 MW Solar Project in Maine. Read more about these solar installations in the latest edition of the Projects weekly. Green Lantern Solar has sold its Brighton Solar project in Vermont to Sea Oak Capital LLCA private equity fund aimed at expanding access to renewable energy. On the closed part of an operational family business grinding operation, the project…