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The proposed bilayer is used as a hole contact material that provides improved adhesive contact with the perovskite film. It consists of a self-assembling monolayer of phosphonic acid with an upper layer made of an organic compound known as triphenylamine. January 14, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong University have fabricated an inverted perovskite solar cell that uses a self-assembled bilayer (SAB) as a hole-selective molecular contact. Inverted perovskite cells have a device structure known as “pin”, where hole-selective contact p is at the bottom of the intrinsic perovskite layer “i” with electron transport layer n at the top.…
A new report says sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), made from abundant materials, could help India reduce its dependence on imports to meet its energy storage needs. January 14, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India SIBs offer India an opportunity to build a domestic energy storage ecosystem due to its abundant raw materials compared to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), according to a report from the Britain-India bilateral program ASPIRE, led by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. KPMG served as lead advisor to the…
GoodWe says the ES Uniq series hybrid inverters are suitable for on-grid and off-grid applications, with a maximum efficiency of 97.6% and a European efficiency of 96.2%. January 14, 2025 Emiliano Bellini ES Uniq hybrid inverter Image: pv magazine Chinese inverter manufacturer GoodWe has launched a new hybrid inverter line for residential PV systems at the World Future Energy Summit (WFSE), currently taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “The product is equipped with a data display that shows energy generation data,” a spokesperson said pv magazine. “This ensures that PV system owners can monitor their installations, even in…
By Brad Kramer January 14, 2025 Funded by the US Department of Energy Smart charging technical assistance and designation program is now available in all 50 states. Charging Smart provides free technical assistance to help local governments accelerate the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. By removing barriers to electric vehicle deployment, participating communities can unlock economic development, cleaner air and other local benefits while maintaining project safety. Local governments can earn Bronze, Silver or Gold designations, gaining national recognition of their status as an EV-friendly community. Charging Smart initially launched in a pilot phase in 2023, providing…
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is investigating a fraudulent scheme worth €340,000, allegedly involving two Slovenian companies accused of misrepresenting a solar energy project to obtain EU funds. January 14, 2025 Brian Publicover Image: Sleep Writer, Pixabay The EPPO said in an online statement this week that it has launched an investigation into a suspected fraudulent scheme involving €340,000 in EU funds intended for small-scale solar projects in Slovenia. Two unnamed companies are suspected of submitting fraudulent applications for co-financing under a public call by the Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure, which is financed by the European Commission’s Cohesion Fund.…
ABB has acquired Lumina US-based responsive energy management systems company, to expand ABB’s home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB in the company in 2023. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited to welcome Lumin to the ABB family at a time when electrification is a transformative megatrend across North America,” said Mike Mustapha, president of ABB Electrification’s Smart Buildings Division. The acquisition brings Lumin’s intelligent solutions for electrification, solar and storage systems into ABB’s portfolio, creating a comprehensive residential energy management offering…
Huasun has launched its 720W Kunlun G12 double-glazed bifacial solar panels for vertical PV projects at the World Future Economic Summit in Abu Dhabi. The panels have an energy conversion efficiency of 23.2% and improved mechanical stress resistance with a steel alloy frame. January 14, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Chinese heterojunction (HJT) solar module manufacturer Huasun has launched a new series of double-glazed bifacial panels for a vertical PV project at the World Future Economic Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “The modules are made with a special alloy steel frame, which provides greater resistance to mechanical stress,” a…
A 3D rendering of what the Bellmoor site might look like. Image: NatPower UK. The UK division of global developer NatPower Group has submitted planning applications for two battery energy storage projects (BESS). NatPower UK held consultations for the Mowbray Energy Storage project and the Bellmoor Energy Storage project in November. Both projects have a capacity of 1GW and a duration of 4 hours. Mowbray will see a 1GW BESS and transmission linked substation on 93 hectares of land north of the village of East Rounton, North Yorkshire. Lithium-ion batteries will be used for the project, and early design plans…
Sungrow says its new SG150CX inverter, which was launched this week at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, achieves an efficiency of 98.8% and a European efficiency of 98.2%. It is designed for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. January 14, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Chinese inverter manufacturer Sungrow has launched a new inverter for 1,000 V C&I applications at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. “The SG150CX inverter is designed for exceptional performance, safety and reliability,” a company spokesperson said pv magazine. “It is equipped with Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) 3.0…
By Brad Kramer January 13, 2025 The latest edition of Projects Weekly highlights several commercial and community solar projects, battery energy storage … and what’s this about solar benches? Read on, solar builders! Commercial and community solar developer UGE has reached commercial operation on six new solar projects totaling 16 MW. The projects include the company’s first two community solar projects in Maryland, its first community solar project in Oregon, a second municipal PPA project in Texas, and two community solar projects in Maine. With the completion of these six projects, UGE’s operating portfolio now stands at 24 MW, with…