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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…

While China, South Korea, Europe and the United States are also actively developing all solid-state batteries, Japan is leading the way, offering generous subsidies to technology proponents. January 10, 2025 Marija Maisch By ESS news While lithium-ion batteries continue to improve in both performance and cost, interest in solid-state batteries, which promise better energy density and safety, has not waned. Geographically, innovation in solid state batteries is concentrated in a limited number of countries. According to Taipei-based intelligence agency TrendForce, China and South Korea lagged behind Japan’s subsidy of over $660 million for all-solid-state batteries in commercialization by 2024. In…

Construction of the solar power plant will start early this year. Image: Rocker Sta via Unsplash. London Stansted Airport has appointed EDF Renewables to build and operate a new 14.3 MW solar power plant. In a first step of its kind for a London airport, EDF Renewables will develop the solar PV power plant to support Stansted’s growing electricity needs, which are partly driven by the airport’s increased use of electric vehicles across the site. The new development will be located at High House Farm, on land owned by Stansted and immediately east of London’s third busiest airport. Construction of…

Researchers tested eight standalone deep learning methods for PV cell fault detection and found that their accuracy was as high as 73%. All methods were trained and tested on the ELPV benchmark dataset, which contains 2,624 electroluminescence (EL) images of PV cells. January 10, 2025 Lior Kahana Scientists from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia have analyzed the benefits of an ensemble-based deep learning framework for PV cell defect classification. Ensemble deep learning combines multiple deep learning models to improve prediction accuracy. The group tested eight advanced standalone models and compared their performance to that of…

The controller integrates select third-party products into the SolarEdge EMS ecosystem by connecting to a household’s Internet router via the local area network (LAN). It can communicate with inverters, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and SolarEdge’s servers. January 10, 2025 Matthew Lynas Israel-based SolarEdge is introducing a new controller product in Europe, the company’s smart energy manager for residential solar, as the company focuses on opportunities in the energy management systems (EMS) segment. Christian Carraro, CEO of SolarEdge in Europe, said pv magazine that the energy management system can integrate and manage energy components in a household or business. “We…

Norway deployed 148.68 MW of solar power in 2024, pushing its cumulative installed PV capacity past 750 MW. January 9, 2025 Patrick Jowett Norway has installed 148.68 MW of solar energy in 2024, according to figures from the Norwegian Directorate of Water Resources and Energy (NVE). The figure is lower than that of Norway record year for solar deployment in 2023, adding 306.17 MW of new solar power, but in line with the 149.97 MW installed in 2022. Norway’s cumulative installed solar capacity now stands at 753.67 MW, according to NVE figures. Hassan Gholami, solar energy and storage consultant at…

Solis has announced that its high-voltage hybrid inverters (3.8 to 11.4 kW) and commercial power class inverters (25 to 60 kW) are now officially listed on the Hawaiian Electric (HECO) Qualified Equipment List. Hawaiian Electric’s Qualified Equipment List identifies products that meet strict criteria for performing essential Grid Support Utility Interactive (GSUI) functions. These requirements ensure that grid-connected equipment contributes to system reliability and supports a seamless transition to renewable energy. “Inclusion on the Hawaiian Electric Qualified Equipment List underscores Solis’ commitment to product excellence, regulatory compliance and network security,” said James Qiao, general manager of Solis US, Canada and…