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The German manufacturer unveiled a new line of hybrid inverters for applications ranging from residential rooftop arrays to small commercial building projects. They have a power between 6 kW and 12 kW, a maximum efficiency of 98.19% and a maximum European efficiency of 96.55%. October 23, 2024 Lior Kahana German inverter manufacturer Kaco New Energy has launched new hybrid inverters for residential and small commercial rooftop PV systems. The new Blueplanet hybrid 6.0 NH3 – 12.0 NH3 product range includes four different versions with powers of 6 kW, 8 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW. “The inverters are compatible with…

Towards better solar cells through unique electricity generation Researchers in Japan have experimentally demonstrated for the first time the bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect in alpha-phase indium selenide (a-In2Se3) along the out-of-plane direction, potentially leading to advances in solar cell technologies and photosensors. This unusual effect allows certain materials to outperform conventional p-n junctions used in current solar cells. The BPV effect, observed in materials lacking internal symmetry, generates ‘shift currents’ where photoexcited electrons move coherently in a specific direction, unlike traditional solar cells. The team, led by Associate Professor Noriyuki Urakami of Shinshu University, focused on the predicted but previously…

Swiss consultancy Pexapark says European developers signed 23 power purchase agreements (PPAs) in September, totaling 1.03 GW. The total volume of PPAs over the first nine months of 2024 amounts to 11.4 GW. October 23, 2024 Patrick Jowett European developers signed 23 PPAs for 1.03 GW in September, according to the latest report from Pexapark. This represents a 125% month-on-month volume increase, after August, which had the lowest monthly result of the year. Tracked PPA prices reached €50.08 ($54.00)/MWh in September, down 4.2% month-on-month and reversing the upward trend of the previous two months, as PPA prices fell in all…

Dutch solar PV systems integrator IM Efficiency has launched a complete solar PV system that includes a battery and energy management system to power electrical systems on trucks and transport trailers. October 23, 2024 Valerie Thompson Dutch vehicle-integrated PV (VIPV) specialist IM efficiency has developed an energy system made for fleets of freight-carrying trucks and transport trailers. It includes solar panels, a battery and an energy management system to power the 24 V electrical systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Interest is growing, according to Martijn Ildiz, CEO of IM Efficiency, who said 100 vehicles across Europe…

The Chinese manufacturer said the new Tiger Neo 3.0 modules will be available in two versions with a power of 495W and 670W. October 23, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Chinese solar panel manufacturer JinkoSolar has unveiled a new series of solar panels based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon). According to the manufacturer, the Tiger Neo 3.0 modules have an energy conversion efficiency of 24.8% and a bifacility factor of more than 85%. The new products are available in two versions with a power of 495 W and 670 W. The first panel is intended for applications in residential systems, while…

The energy balancing and shaping services will be performed by EDF, which will provide a reliable source of renewable energy to the utility. Image: Innovation. Innova has announced the signing of a 15-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for the 27.8 MW Elms Farm solar project, owned by ISG Renewables, a joint venture of Innova Renewables and Schroders Greencoat. All energy generated by the solar power plant, which is currently under construction and expected to be powered later this year, will be supplied to Anglian Water. Anglian Water aims to source half of its total energy consumption from renewable sources…

Solplanet has released its ASW350K-HT three-phase solar inverter, a 350 kW device with a maximum efficiency of 99.01% for utility-scale PV projects in India. October 23, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Solplanet, a China-based inverter manufacturer, has unveiled a three-phase 350 kW solar inverter for large-scale PV installations in India. The maximum operating input current of the ASW350K-HT inverter is 75 amps, ensuring compatibility with large PV modules. A high conversion efficiency of over 99% ensures that most of the energy produced by solar panels is effectively converted into usable power, minimizing energy loss. The inverter has six…

The project will be Lightsource bp’s first standalone UK BESS. Image: Light source bp Lightsource bp has announced that it has received full planning permission for its first UK standalone battery energy storage system (BESS). The Pentir Energy Storage project, which will be located near Bangor in Wales, will have a capacity of 57 MW/228 MWh, with a planned operational life of 40 years. The project will be directly connected to the local electricity grid via the nearby Pentir substation. Lightsource BP has not yet indicated when they expect construction to start or a proposed connection date. As part of…

The energy density of the newly developed lithium-sulfur prototype is much greater than that of ordinary lithium-ion batteries. October 23, 2024 Vincent Shaw By ESS news China’s General New Energy (GNE) recently announced a major breakthrough in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology, unveiling a prototype with an energy density of 700 Wh/kg. According to GNE, this new battery not only far exceeds the energy density of existing lithium-ion batteries, but also offers significant improvements in mileage and safety. Lithium-sulfur batteries, which use sulfur as the cathode and lithium metal as the anode, are a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Theoretically,…

Generac Holdings announced that it has been selected to begin negotiations by the Department of Energy (DOE) to receive an award for a $50 million grant as part of the U.S. Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP). DO. The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a $10.5 billion investment to increase grid flexibility, improve the energy system’s resilience to extreme weather, and ensure that American communities have access to affordable, reliable energy when and where they need it. Generac, in partnership with the California Water Association (CWA), aims to integrate clean energy…