Author: solarenergy

Chinese manufacturer Deye has launched a new microinverter series with three models, with PV input capacities ranging from 1,320 W to 2,200 W and output capacities between 600 W and 1,000 W. November 11, 2024 Lior Kahana Chinese inverter manufacturer Deye has launched a new series of micro-inverters with energy storage for balcony use. The SUN-BK60/80/100SG01 devices accept up to 2,200 W PV input on the DC side and power up to 1,000 W on the AC side. “This product supports on-grid, off-grid and AC-coupled setups and features battery ports that allow direct connections to compatible batteries, meeting the energy…

Eight new battery projects added 95% more volume than in the third quarter of 2023, according to a quarterly report from the Clean Energy Council (CEC), which also pointed to a boom in renewable energy generation. November 11, 2024 David Caroll By ESS news The latest quarterly review by Australia’s CEC shows investment has been made energy storage projects continued to be progressive between July and September 2024, with eight new battery systems that will deliver a record 1,235 MW/3,862 MWh of storage capacity, reaching a financial commitment. That figure was 95% higher compared to the same period in 2023.…

A case study from kWh Analytics has demonstrated the value of building a resilient, weatherproof solar installation. November 11, 2024 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA Texas is the leader in utility-scale solar energy in the United States, building vast amounts of solar capacity on large swathes of land. However, much of the state experiences heavy hailstorms that can cause widespread solar damage. This has led to an increase in insurance costs for the industry, and so have premiums up no less than 400%. DNV estimates that hail-related losses on PV installations in Texas have exceeded $600 million since 2018…

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Mozambique is accepting bids to install 17 solar energy systems at selected health facilities across the country. The deadline for registration is December 13. November 8, 2024 Patrick Jowett The UNDP has opened a tender for the implementation of solar PV installations at 17 healthcare institutions in Mozambique. The 17 sites are divided into three plots spread across the northern, central and southern regions of the country. The tender details state that the project will improve energy supply to health facilities, which are currently powered by the national electricity grid. It also specifies that…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that blocking high pressure over Eastern Europe in October caused a strong east-west divide in solar radiation across the continent. This led to significantly lower insolation due to persistent cloud cover and rainfall, especially on the Iberian Peninsula and northern Italy. November 8, 2024 Solcast Blocking high pressure over eastern Europe in October created a strong east-west divide in solar radiation across the continent, analysis using the Solcast API. This setup trapped low-pressure systems over western Europe, leading to noticeably lower insolation due to persistent cloud cover and…

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Jalen de Jesus, Managing Director and Founder of Germany-based Co-Heller GmbH. She says the forward-thinking and forward-thinking nature of the solar industry means contributions are valued regardless of gender. “Being part of such an inclusive environment has allowed me to thrive and focus on innovation and growth. It reinforces that the solar industry is a place where talent and dedication really matter,” she says. November 8, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) The renewable energy sector, including solar installation, is generally male-dominated. Women often face more challenges as they seek…

KAIST researchers improve hybrid perovskite solar cells with improved infrared capture A team of researchers from KAIST, led by Professor Jung-Yong Lee from the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Woojae Kim from the Department of Chemistry at Yonsei University, has announced the development of an advanced hybrid solar cell technology. This innovation improves the capture of near-infrared light, significantly increasing energy conversion efficiency and addressing key challenges in current perovskite solar cells. Traditional lead-based perovskite solar cells are limited by their absorption spectrum, which is limited to visible light with wavelengths up to 850 nanometers. This limitation prevents them…

The battery manufacturer reports that the acquisition of the module manufacturing assets is the first step in its plan to build out a vertically integrated domestic manufacturing footprint, which will subsequently include a 5 GW solar cell facility. November 7, 2024 Anne Fischer By pv magazine USA Freyr Battery, a US-based battery manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Trina Solar’s US solar manufacturing assets for $340 million. Manufacturing assets include a 5 GW, 1.35 million square foot solar panel manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas, which began production this month. The facility is expected to ramp up to full production by 2025,…

Research from the National University of Singapore shows that Singapore could achieve its target of 2 GW of solar installations by 2028, ahead of the 2030 deadline. The study suggests that the government could increase its long-term solar energy targets by implement policies that promote better use of the area, subsidies and improvements in panel efficiency. November 8, 2024 Patrick Jowett Singapore The country is on track to meet its 2030 solar energy goals, according to a new study. The country has set a target of increasing its solar capacity to 2 GW by the end of this decade, up…

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 8, 2024 OPIS FOB China: The Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark rating for TOPCon modules from China, was steady at $0.087/W Free-On-Board (FOB) China, with price guidance between $0.085-0.095/W on an FOB basis. Spot prices have fallen in recent weeks as manufacturers push to clear ‘old stock’ before the end of the year. According to a module buyer from Southeast Asia, several manufacturers are clearing their inventories before launching new module…