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The Italian manufacturer said its new Large Evo PL heat pump can achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.17. The system can also reportedly deliver water temperatures of up to 60C and, when stacked in series, reach a maximum system capacity of 1,660 kW. January 22, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Italian heat pump manufacturer Clivet has launched a new air heat pump for applications in commercial buildings. “Our new heat pump meets different types of applications thanks to its full inverter technology on compressors and fans and its wide operating range,” the company said in a statement. “It…
Martin Schachinger, founder of pvXchange.com, said PV module prices will depend on national and international demand trends in the coming months, with outcomes ranging from increases to stagnation or further declines. Almost anything is possible, but nothing is certain. January 22, 2025 MARTIN SCHACHINGER, PVXCHANGE.com First of all, the good news: at the beginning of this year, module prices for high-efficiency products and other typologies remained stable. Even modules with an all-black appearance, which were reintroduced to the price index in January, see minimal price movement. The upward trends in the lower price categories shown in the chart and barometer…
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have identified the best and optimal PV system configurations for the Saudi residential market. Their analysis examined the capacity threshold that leads to lower electricity costs compared to the grid’s electricity costs. They used NREL’s HOMER software to analyze the energy needs of the residential units, the solar energy potential and weather characteristics of the selected location, and the financial parameters that influence a project’s profitability. January 21, 2025 Emiliano Bellini An international research group has outlined a techno-economic optimization methodology for the deployment of residential PV systems in Saudi Arabia. “Our study provides valuable insights…
Bangladeshi authorities are pursuing proposals to build ten PV power plants with a capacity of 50 MW each in different regions. January 21, 2025 Syful Islam The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has issued a tender for the construction of ten solar power plants each with an electricity generation capacity of 50 MW, at ten different locations in the country. The plants will be set up close to the existing network substations in Cox’s Bazar, Gopalganj, Chuadanga, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Faridpur, Habiganj and Mymensingh districts. Bidding documents became available from January 8 this year and can be purchased until March 9.…
We enter 2025 amid devastating wildfires in California, and with the latest climate reports painting an increasingly alarming picture, the imperative for businesses to embrace sustainability has never been stronger.Last year shattered climate records, becoming the first year with an average global temperature exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels – a stark warning sign highlighted in the Copernicus Climate Change Service’s “Global Climate Highlights 2024” report. This report, released in January 2025, detailed unprecedented global temperatures, record-breaking greenhouse gas levels, and extreme weather events worldwide. This all creates an ever increasing need for companies to step up and help do their part…
Sunbeam has launched a new platform that allows solar installers to configure their own online stores. Sunvoy eShop unlocks significant revenue potential by turning one-time solar customers into long-term energy partners. From energy storage systems and EV chargers to service plans and roofer referrals, the eShop provides a seamless way to maximize post-occupancy (PTO) capabilities. Solar installers can now take advantage of the enormous revenue potential left on the table after the initial sale, turning their existing customer base into a recurring revenue powerhouse. “For too long, solar companies have focused solely on initial sales, missing out on the incredible…
Scientists have proposed a building-integrated PV system that integrates airflow to cool the panels and regulate room temperature. The system, which also acts as a shading device, can reportedly mitigate the decline in power generation efficiency without additional energy consumption. January 21, 2025 Lior Kahana Researchers from Japan’s Nagoya University have proposed a new building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system that integrates an airflow-type PV integrated sun shading device (PVSD) with ventilated slats. The system enables passive cooling and heat recovery without additional energy input. “An airflow type PVSD is a facade system designed with openings at the top and bottom of…
QuickBOLT, a solar mounting and roofing solutions provider, is launching QuickPATCH, a patent-pending product designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in the solar and roofing industries: roof holes caused by missed rafters, safety anchors, weather, age or other system installations. Credit: QuickBOLT The QuickPATCH is a 4- by 5-in. galvanized steel patch backed by butyl adhesive and features a butyl-coated top edge for resealing the shingle course after installation. “At QuickBOLT, we’re encouraged to share ideas and address the real challenges our customers face,” said Matthew Saavedra, outside sales, Northwestern region for QuickBOLT. “I was thrilled to…
As the industry becomes more comfortable with the way lithium batteries interact in confined spaces, engineers of large-scale energy storage systems are standardizing designs and packaging more batteries in containers. For every new 5 MWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage container on the market, one thing is certain: a liquid cooling system will be used for temperature control. BESS manufacturers are ditching large, noisy and energy-hungry HVAC systems in favor of more reliable, refrigerant-based options. An illustration of a liquid cooling system by COMSOLa supplier of simulation software for product design. Liquid cooling is probably the most recognized concept…
Data shows that China will install a record amount of renewable energy by 2024 China installed a record amount of renewable energy last year, data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) showed on Tuesday. The country is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases that scientists say are driving global warming and climate change. Beijing has committed to peaking CO2 emissions by 2030 and reducing them to zero by 2060. China, the world’s second-largest economy, added about 277 gigawatts (GW) of solar power last year, up from the 217 GW added last year, the NEA said in a statement. The…