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The Chinese manufacturer said its new Heco series uses propane (R290) as a refrigerant and includes five models with power ratings ranging from 6 kW to 17 kW. November 8, 2024 Lior Kahana Chinese heat pump manufacturer Phnix has launched a new series of air-to-water heat pumps for heating and cooling homes. “The smart grid (SG)-Ready function enables intelligent connectivity to the smart grid, allowing the Heco Series heat pump to communicate with the local energy network,” the company said in a statement. “This integration opens up a world of possibilities for energy management. By connecting to the smart grid,…
A group of scientists from a major Chinese grid operator have proposed using an improved version of the particle swarm optimization algorithm to adjust the inertia and damping coefficients in batteries linked to PV systems. Their approach was validated through a series of simulations and found to improve transient performance. November 8, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A particle swarm looking for the global minimum of a function Image: Ephramac, Wikimedia Commons By ESS news Researchers from Chinese grid operator State Grid Handan Electric Power Supply have outlined a new grid-forming control scheme for photovoltaic storage systems that aims to overcome the…
Hydrogels use sunlight for sustainable hydrogen production Scientists have long tried to replicate how plants convert sunlight into energy, with the aim of developing renewable energy alternatives through artificial photosynthesis. This process uses sunlight to drive chemical reactions that produce clean energy. Yet developing synthetic systems that mimic natural photosynthesis has remained an elusive goal. Now, researchers from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and the University of Tokyo have introduced a bio-inspired hydrogel that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen using sunlight. This innovation marks significant progress in clean energy research, with hydrogen being recognized…
State-owned Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL) is tendering for 500 MW/1 GWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) and could double that capacity if there is sufficient demand. November 8, 2024 Uma Gupta By ESS news RVUNL has opened a tender for 500 MW/1 GWh standalone BESS in Rajasthan. The BESS must support two full charge and discharge cycles daily. Selected bidders will develop projects connected to the state transmission system on the basis of building, owning and operating at RVUNL power plants. RVUNL, which will sign a battery energy storage purchase agreement with the successful bidders, has…
The French companies Le Triangle Horizon and SunStyle International offer a new carport based on solar tiles for areas protected by environmental regulations. November 8, 2024 François Puthod By pv magazine France SunStyle International, a French solar tile manufacturer, has collaborated with Triangle Horizon, a metal structure construction company focused on solar photovoltaics, to design a solar carport for environmentally protected areas. The carport has a steel structure and offers six configurations, from Y-shaped posts to butterfly designs and half canopies, with powder-coated finishes available in a range of colours. “The specifications were not intended to change the original design…
Printed edition 24/10 from pv magazine Solar panel prices have fallen rapidly since September 2023. In Europe, regular solar panels reached values of around €0.14 ($0.23)/W of generation capacity in December 2023, compared to around €0.30/W at the beginning of that year. In 2024, prices will only continue to fall, even for the best-performing products. Despite the downward trend, the figures still represent a significant turnover. In Germany alone, based on an average value of €0.24/W, €3.6 billion worth of solar panels were sold by wholesalers to end customers in 2023, including price increases. This resulted in a nationwide installation…
The report suggests several necessary system, market and infrastructure changes in line with two primary clean energy delivery routes developed by NESO. Image: National Network. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has published its Clean Power 2030 (CP30) report, advising the government on the steps it needs to take to achieve its 2030 targets. The advice was formally requested by the Secretary of State for the Department of Clean Energy and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, and CP30 has been formulated with input from industry stakeholders. CP30 concludes that while it will be a “huge challenge,” clean energy is possible by…
Michael P. Galime The City of Utica has launched a community solar initiative, offering its residents the opportunity to potentially reduce their energy bills while supporting renewable energy sources. “The City of Utica’s Community Solar Initiative is about doing right by our community by returning real benefits to our residents,” said Mayor Michael P. Galime. “This initiative offers our residents a valuable opportunity to save money at a time when it would be particularly welcome. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this program and see firsthand how it can positively impact their energy costs.”…
India installed approximately 17.4 GW of solar capacity from January to September 2024. This included approximately 13.2 GW from utility-scale PV installations, 3.2 GW rooftop projects and 1 GW of distributed off-grid PV capacity. November 7, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Michael Wilson, Unsplash By pv magazine India India installed approximately 17.4 GW of solar capacity between January and September 2024. This included approximately 13.2 GW of utility-scale PV installations, 3.2 GW of rooftop projects and 1 GW of distributed off-grid PV capacity, according to JMK Research. The expansion of solar capacity in the first nine months of 2024 set a…
The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures and in hurricane-prone areas. November 6, 2024 Anne Fischer Image: Schneider Electric By pv magazine USA Schneider Electric’s portable OffGrid energy station can be charged by plugging it into a wall socket or by the sun with one of the optional solar panels. It is available in three models ranging from 300 W to 700 W and a battery capacity from 332 Wh to 726 Wh. The models range in weight from 3.3 kg to 6.3 kg. The 500W and 700W models offer AC input; all three offer DC input…