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Artemis of Monalee Artemis by Monalee introduces GoodLeap lease financing for fast-growing solar companies. Currently operating in 12 states, consumers can easily select the leasing option that best suits their needs and enjoy instant approval through soft credit checks, enabling savings of up to 30 to 50% on their monthly electric bills. To reinforce its innovative offering, Artemis has been in touch with GoodLeap, a leading company that has almost funded $20 billion on projects. This connection gives solar companies using Artemis the ability to display lease prices directly to consumers on their website, along with credit approvals, instant 12-second…

Aiko Solar has started production at its Jinan factory, the third facility for n-type full back contact solar modules. The factory is designed for a solar cell and panel capacity of 30 GW, with the first phase of 10 GW reaching full production by the end of 2025. January 10, 2025 Vincent Shaw Aiko Solar said the Jinan factory has started production of n-type all-back-contact (ABC) solar panels, marking a milestone for the company. The factory, Aiko’s third for n-type ABC modules, uses Industry 4.0 technologies, runs on green electricity, recovers more than 90% of the water and uses more…

The proposed system utilizes waste heat by thermally coupling a water-lithium bromide absorption heat transformer with heat of compression of water vaporpump. It reportedly achieved a temperature increase of up to 110 C and ultra-high temperature heating of up to 180 C. January 10, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have designed an industrial high-temperature heat pump that uses water as a working medium and waste heat recovery technology. “By taking full advantage of the unique advantages of absorption heat transformers at low temperatures and compression heat pumps at high temperatures, the proposed system can…

The fire, which affected a photovoltaic installation in a battery container at the port of Gandia, started on January 4 at 6:14 p.m. January 10, 2025 Pilar Sanchez Molina Image: Bombers Consorci VLC By pv magazine Spain Twenty firefighters responded to a fire involving photovoltaic panels at the port of Gandia in Spain and an explosion of an associated container battery. In January, an explosion was heard at 6.14pm and local residents called the emergency services. Five fire brigades from Gandia, Oliva, Cullera and Alzira stations were on site, along with a sector chief and sergeant and members of the…

Global Solar Council CEO Sonia Dunlop chaired the discussion. Image: Solar media. Growing community opposition to solar developments and high capital costs will pose major challenges for the European solar industry in the coming year. Despite some ups and downs, the industry worldwide made steady progress in 2024, surpassing the 2TW capacity limit by the end of the year, just two years after reaching 1TW. Financial and development experts participate a webinar organized this week by Solar energy portal publisher Solar Media was asked to give their opinion on the biggest challenges and opportunities for the sector this year. Chairing…

A 300 MW energy storage plant (CAES) using two underground salt caverns in central China’s Hubei province has been successfully connected to the grid at full capacity, making it the largest operational project of its kind in the world. January 10, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Harbin Electric Corporation By ESS news A historic compressed air energy storage (CAES) power plant using two underground salt caves in Yingcheng city, central China’s Hubei province, was successfully connected to the power grid at full capacity on Thursday, marking the official start of the commercial activities were highlighted. The “Energy Storage No. 1” project…

CertainTeed, part of the Saint-Gobain group, has a century-long history since its establishment in 1904. Growing into a major manufacturer in the building materials sector, it offers a diverse range of products including shingles, siding, and innovative solar solutions. The latest addition to its solar product range is the Solstice line, featuring both solar panels and solar shingles. These solar panels from CertainTeed deliver moderate performance and are competitively priced, backed by exceptional warranty options. Key Points Product Range: CertainTeed, established in 1904 and part of Saint-Gobain, offers a variety of building materials, including its Solstice solar panels and shingles.…

New method increases the efficiency and lifespan of organic solar cells Researchers from Abo Akademi University in Finland have uncovered and addressed a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells, significantly improving their efficiency and operational lifespan. The findings provide a route for advancing the performance and stability of these renewable energy devices. Abo Akademi University’s Organic Electronics Research Group worked with Professor Chang-Qi Ma’s team from the Suzhou Institute for Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics to achieve these results. Major contributions from Abo Akademi University include Ronald Osterbacka, Sebastian Wilken and Oskar Sandberg. The research indicates an exceptional efficiency of…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. January 10, 2025 OPIS The Global Polysilicon Marker (GPM), the OPIS benchmark for polysilicon outside China, was valued this week at $20,360/kg, or $0.046/W, flat from the last assessed price on December 17, thanks to unchanged market fundamentals. Some GPM manufacturers have reportedly resorted to production cuts, with operating rates falling to around 30% in certain periods. However, demand remained weak and suppliers are reluctant to reduce prices further, stifling market transactions and hampering…

The 680 MW Carrington Storage proposal is Statera Energy’s largest approved BESS project to date. Image: Statera Energie. IPP Statera Energy and developer Carlton Power have entered into an agreement that will allow Statera Energy to build a 680 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). Carlton Power has entered into a leasehold agreement with Statera for the land on which the 680 MW BESS will be located. The project is part of the Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park, which is located on the former site of a coal-fired power station eight miles south-west of Manchester. In 2023, Carlton Power was…