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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…

To keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, global renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030. Image: Oskar Kadaksoo via Unsplah. A review of 2024 reports from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found that despite record investments and capacity growth, the world is not on track to meet 2030 climate targets. IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024 noted that 2023 saw the highest ever increase in solar PV capacity. In 2023, approximately 347 GW of solar PV capacity was installed globally, representing 73% of the 473 GW of total renewable energy capacity added that year. The same report notes…

The result was confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). January 6, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Chinese solar module maker JinkoSolar said it has achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 33.84% for a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on n-type wafers. The company said the results were certified by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the CAS. In previous attempts, JinkoSolar has a cell efficiency of 33.24% for the same device configuration. “The record-breaking perovskite tandem solar cell uses that of JinkoSolar N-type high-efficiency monocrystalline TOPCon solar cell…

By Brad Kramer January 6, 2025 Five new community solar sites are up and running in Maine. Leeward Renewable Energy completed a 200 MW project in Texas. The Long Island Power Authority approved two utility-scale battery energy storage contracts in Suffolk County, New York. Read about these initiatives and more in our new feature, Projects Weekly. Five Maine community solar sites managed by Ampion Renewable Energy reached commercial operation and started producing energy in November. These community solar sites, in both Versant Power and Central Maine Power utility territories, add nearly 25 MW of renewable power to the grid and will…

Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Punta Catalina (EGEPC), the electricity company of the Dominican Republic, has issued a tender for a 40 MW solar power plant aimed at self-consumption. January 6, 2025 Luis Ini Image: Josue Ladoo Pelegrin, Unsplash By pv magazine LatAm EGEPC has launched a tender for a 40 MW solar power plant to improve the efficiency of its Punta Catalina thermoelectric plant in the Dominican Republic. The project is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating solar energy into the existing coal-fired units, which generate 720 MW for the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI). EGEPC said the…

The art of winemaking dates back thousands of years, with each generation of vintners adding their own innovations to the craft. Today, we’re witnessing a revolutionary fusion of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology as solar power transforms the wine industry. From sun-drenched vineyards to solar-powered wineries, sustainable practices are reshaping how we produce one of humanity’s most beloved beverages. The integration of solar technology into winemaking represents an energy solution and an embodiment of the industry’s commitment to sustainability. As climate challenges mount and energy costs rise, wineries worldwide are discovering that solar power offers a path to both environmental…

Arizona solar owners are stuck with a flat grid rate following a recent decision by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Trade reveals anti-dumping tariffs on solar panels in Southeast AsiaWashington, DC Following the Commerce Department’s preliminary decision to impose countervailing duties (CVD) on imports of silicon solar cells from Southeast Asia, the federal government has also tentatively decided to impose anti-dumping duties (AD). The government has published the new AD rates, ranging from 0% to more than 271%. Treasury Department Announces Final Rules on Sec. 48 ITCWashington, DC The Treasury Department released final rules for the ITC and definitions of properties…