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Mellow Energy claims its ML-Flex panel is currently the world’s largest flexible perovskite solar panel. The module is available in five versions with output power from 260 W to 300 W, measures 1,200 mm x 1,600 mm and weighs only 2.04 kg. January 14, 2025 Emiliano Bellini China-based perovskite solar cell and module manufacturer Mellow Energy, a spin-off of Jinan University’s Institute of New Energy Technology, has announced that it has manufactured what it claims is the world’s largest integrated flexible perovskite photovoltaic module. “The ML-Flex module measures 1,200 mm x 1,600 mm x 1 mm and weighs just 2.04…

Waaree Energies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India (EGP India). January 13, 2025 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Waaree Energies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Enel Green Power India (EGP India) from Enel Green Power Development SRL for INR7.92 billion ($91.7 million), subject to closing adjustments. EGP India, part of Italy’s Enel Group, operates a 640 MW (AC) renewable energy platform, including solar and wind projects, and has a 2.5 GW project pipeline across India. The deal expands Waaree’s project development pipeline, strengthens its wind project capabilities and…

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA) has launched a wind and solar energy improvement plan in an effort to reach an existing target of 20 GW of solar energy by the end of next year. January 13, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Angie Warren, Unsplash Taiwan plans to install 8.2 GW of PV and offshore wind power by the end of 2026, according to reports from state news agency CNA. The MoEA has set a target as part of its new wind and solar energy improvement plan, aimed at accelerating the deployment of both energy sources. Economic Affairs Minister Guo Zhihui…

While microinverters have a clear place in the residential solar ecosystem, commercial projects are usually synonymous with string inverters. But microinverter manufacturers still see a clear place for them in the C&I market, whether it’s satisfying rapid shutdown and optimization requirements or stepping in to handle unique site conditions. Manufacturers like Northern Electric Power (NEP), Enphase and APsystems all believe their microinverters can work well for many smaller commercial projects that are seeking long-term cost savings and higher uptime. Specialized C&I micros Although it’s possible to install residential microinverters in three-phase commercial applications using combiner panels, a few companies have…

Maintaining a solar farm spanning acres can require a fleet of personnel to remove weeds and clean the panels. Hylio has created a drone that can help automate the maintenance of solar panels. The Hylio AG-210 is a small and agile drone produced by the Texas-based company. All Hylio UAS, including the AG-210, are FAA authorized and NDAA compliant, meaning they meet regulatory requirements to fly safely within residential and mixed-use areas, as well as government properties. The lightweight and compact design of the drone makes it easy to set up and operate by one person, without sacrificing its capabilities.…

The Chinese government says it will review 2014 anti-dumping duties on polysilicon imports from the US and South Korea and enforce them during its investigation, requested by 13 Chinese manufacturers. January 13, 2025 Emiliano Bellini China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has launched an investigation into the expiration of anti-dumping duties it imposed in 2014 on solar silicon imports from the United States and South Korea. MOFCOM said 13 Chinese companies, led by Sichuan Yongxiang Polysilicon, had requested the review, claiming that ending the tariffs could lead to renewed dumping of US and South Korean polysilicon and hurt the domestic industry.…

Carrier, a US-based heating solutions provider, has introduced a new line of heat pumps from 4 to 14 kW with a coefficient of performance up to 4.90. The system uses propane as a coolant and can reportedly reach a supply water temperature of 75°C. January 13, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Carrier has launched a new range of air-to-water heat pumps for residential and commercial applications. “This monoblock offers an impressive price-performance ratio, has a compact footprint and low refrigerant charge, further minimizing its environmental impact,” the manufacturer said on its Linkedin account, noting that the new product is designed for installation…

Researchers in Switzerland investigated different setups to maximize energy yield per surface area for PV systems on flat roofs. Their work showed that using horizontal tracking and single-axis reflectors could deliver up to 5% better performance. January 13, 2025 Valerie Thompson A group of scientists led by the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland performed simulations and measurements with the aim of maximizing energy yield in east-west oriented PV arrays installed on flat roofs. One of the experimental setups involved horizontal single-axis tracking (HSAT) with PV panels arranged in an east-west orientation with an atypically high area utilization…

Urgent responsibility was the overriding theme of the 15th annual meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which convened in Abu Dhabi on January 12. January 13, 2025 Blathnaid O’Dea Keynote speakers at this year’s IRENA meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) called for a fairer distribution of financial resources to help the global South overcome energy-related challenges causing widespread inequality. ‘Accelerating the transition to renewable energy – the way forward’ was the theme of this year’s IRENA meeting, which took place on January 12 in Abu Dhabi. The agency’s director general Francesco La Camera said it had…

More than 182 MW of the battery energy storage systems (BESS) highlighted in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE) are earmarked for hybridization with existing solar and wind energy generation capacity. January 13, 2025 Jose Pedrosa By ESS news pv magazine España lists the most notable energy storage projects announced in the Spanish BOE in the fourth quarter of 2024. Prior administrative permit and construction have been approved for the 27.46 MW BESS battery storage module FV Revilla-Vallejera Hybrid and the electricity evacuation infrastructure, for hybridization with the existing 44.199 MW FV Revilla-Vallejera photovoltaic plant in Vallejera, in Burgos, promoted by…