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JCE Energy, a Scotland-based specialist in off-grid energy solutions, has supplied a bespoke modular solar system to an unmanned installation in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. January 6, 2025 Patrick Jowett Aberdeen-based JCE Energy has supplied a bespoke modular solar system to an unmanned installation owned by Norwegian petroleum company Aker BP. The solar package will meet the year-round energy needs of the installation, which is currently under construction in the North Sea, instead of a diesel generator. JCE Energy said its modular solar package has been designed and manufactured to address specific challenges of offshore operations in…
EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge announced that the Amazon Solar Farm Ohio – Fox Squirrel Solar project reached full operational status in December 2024, with all three phases now actively supplying electricity to the PJM grid. Fox Squirrel Solar, a ground-mounted solar installation with a total capacity of 577 MWAC/749MWdirect currentis one of the largest utility-scale solar projects east of the Mississippi River. Fox Squirrel Solar, developed by EDF Renewables and owned in partnership with Enbridge, will help meet central Ohio’s growing energy needs. Located in Madison County, Fox Squirrel Solar’s 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters represent the…
The Chinese Haitian group has agreed to acquire Heraeus’ photovoltaic silver paste business for $686 million, including 100% shares in Heraeus Photovoltaics (Shanghai), Heraeus Photovoltaic Technology (Shanghai) and Heraeus Photovoltaics Singapore. January 6, 2025 Vincent Shaw Chinese conglomerate Haitian Group has agreed to acquire Heraeus’ photovoltaic silver paste business for CNY5.02 billion ($686 million), marking a shift to renewable energy. The deal, closed through Haitian Solar, includes full equity stakes in Heraeus Photovoltaics (Shanghai), Heraeus Photovoltaic Technology (Shanghai) and Heraeus Photovoltaics Singapore. It also covers the outstanding debts of these units to their parent companies. The counterparties include Heraeus China…
A Western Australia-based developer of hybrid solar and battery systems has shown that its hybrid units deployed in remote locations for businesses and communities can potentially replace around 150 liters of diesel per day. January 6, 2025 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Western Australia-based Australian Flow Batteries (AFB) has used the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) to demonstrate its diesel replacement system, a mobile, rapidly deployable hybrid energy solution that combines a 123-metre retractable solar panel with a container vanadium redox flow battery (VRFBs). AFB Director Shane Meotti said access to a dedicated test environment that simulates real-world…
The size and aesthetic of solar carports and canopies are changing thanks to demand for these products in the residential market. An influx of new manufacturers producing solar canopies have scaled these structures to fit within the confines of residential properties and designed them to look closer to a pergola than the towering carports covering parking lots and garages. Infinity Rack manufactures solar canopies for residential and commercial applications. Infinity Rack While they certainly cost more than installing a solar array of a similar size on a rooftop, these solar canopies boast functionality beyond energy generation. They are relatively simple…
Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical, which recently invested in a 100 MW perovskite solar production plant, has announced its latest demonstration project at two sites owned by Japan’s MUFG Bank. The project aims to increase awareness of practical applications of perovskite solar PV technology and further verify its durability, weather resistance and performance. January 6, 2025 Valerie Thompson Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical has announced that it will collaborate with Japan’s Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG Bank), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, to conduct two perovskite panel demonstrations at two bank-owned locations. Sekisui, which recently announced the commissioning…
Conglomerate for solar mounting Install completed takeover of European shelving manufacturer Schletter group last week. Enstall (formerly known as Esdec) entered the US market in 2018 and began purchasing competing solar mounting manufacturers in late 2019. Credit: Enstall “This acquisition represents an important step in our mission to build a more sustainable future,” said Stijn Vos, CEO of Enstall. “Schletter’s strong reputation for technical excellence, combined with Enstall’s broad capabilities, will enable us to lead innovation in the solar energy sector. Together we will deliver high-quality solutions and services that meet the diverse needs of the market, accelerating the global…
The market for silicon solar panels has become somewhat uniform. After decades of R&D, manufacturers determined that PERC (passivated emitter back contact) technology would be the fundamental building block for all silicon solar panels. To go beyond that central design, manufacturers can expand to HJT (heterojunction technology) or TOPCon (tunnel oxide passivated contact). HJT’s more complex formulation, which adds thin films of amorphous silicon to the mix, has led most of the industry to adopt the TOPCon path, which only requires adding a single oxide layer to PERC cells. It’s hard to stand out in the crowded TOPCon market, so…
JinkoSolar has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Longi over tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology, with the first hearing scheduled for February 13, 2025. January 6, 2025 Vincent Shaw JinkoSolar has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Longi for using an unspecified TOPCon solar cell technology. “JinkoSolar has sued Longi to demand that it immediately stop infringing relevant patents and compensate for the economic losses,” a JinkoSolar spokesperson said. pv magazine. The case, officially accepted by the Nanchang Intermediate People’s Court, will be heard on February 13, 2025. JinkoSolar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Shangrao Xinyuan Motion Technology Development,…
One of Gresham House’s projects. Image: RASTER. Gresham House Energy Storage Fund (GRID) expects full-year operating portfolio turnover of around £42m as December saw improved battery shipment rates in the balancing mechanism (BM). The Battery Energy Storage Systems Investment Fund (BESS) said that for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, operating portfolio earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) are approximately £29 million. This is an increase from £25.8 million at the end of 2023. Over the past year, GRID projects that have come online include the 50 MW Elland BESS, which will be powered on November 1…