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Amid record-low solar panel prices, the focus of cost reduction for utility-scale solar projects is shifting to non-module balance-of-system (BoS) costs. The transition from 1.5 kV voltage to 2 kV in solar projects is expected to gain momentum until 2030. December 16, 2024 pv magazine Printed edition 24/12 from pv magazine The reason for switching from 1.5 kV voltage to 2 kV in solar projects is based on electrical principles, specifically the relationship between electrical power (P), current (I) and voltage (V) – expressed as P= IV. By increasing the voltage while keeping the current constant, the output power can…
A Nexamp community solar project in Illinois. Nexamp announced it is partnering with Walmart to develop 31 community solar projects across the United States. These projects are expected to generate more than 120 MWdirect current of renewable energy for the electric grid, creating more than 1,500 jobs and delivering millions in consumer savings to local businesses and approximately 8,000 residential customers. Walmart and Nexamp previously collaborated on a portfolio of community solar projects in New York in 2021. The 31 community solar projects will focus on bringing the benefits of affordable, renewable energy to subscribers in five states. “Partnering with…
As the winter months approach in Colorado Springs, it is critical that your solar panel system is ready to handle the colder temperatures and potentially harsh weather conditions. We understand how important it is to maintain your investment with Solarise Solar, which is why we have created these guidelines for winterizing your solar panels. Following these steps will keep your system running efficiently throughout the winter season and beyond.
The US government now accepts this comments on a proposed waiver of the Build America, Buy America Act. The departments. of Energy, Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, have all proposed a one-year waiver of manufactured product requirements for domestically assembled solar panels used in federal infrastructure projects. Due to the lack of domestically assembled solar panels with U.S. components, the groups are proposing to waive their required use through December 31, 2025. The “Buy America” preference was established as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed by President Joe Biden in…
The SFU report calls on Canada to prioritize large-scale solar energy projects Canada should accelerate its transition to green energy by focusing on large utility-scale solar projects, according to a new report from Simon Fraser University’s Clean Energy Research Group (CERG). The report, published in *Solar Compass*, evaluates the current state of solar energy in Canada, comparing the benefits of expansive utility-scale solar farms versus smaller, decentralized systems such as residential and commercial rooftop panels. “Solar energy has major advantages over wind, geothermal and nuclear energy as a renewable energy source,” said Anil Hira, director of CERG and professor of…
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) working group has released a recommendation document praising the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), but saying clearer and stronger support is needed for European solar manufacturing. December 16, 2024 Patrick Jowett The ESMC working group has released a new recommendation document on strengthening the European solar industry. The document welcomes the NZIA, but highlights the gaps that the European Commission must address through its future Green Industrial Deal and the new State Aid Framework. Vincent Delporte, the lead author of the report, said this coming policy “will be a unique opportunity to strengthen the European…
The Clean Power Action Plan, set out by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on December 13, sets a target of reaching 45GW-47GW of solar energy capacity by 2030. Image: DESNZ. Trade association Solar Energy UK (SEUK) says it expects solar energy generation to “significantly exceed” the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan target. In what the UK government is calling the most ambitious reforms to the country’s energy system in a generation, setting out a plan to achieve clean energy by 2030, the Clean Power Action Plan builds on pathways set out by the National Energy System Operator (NESO). SEUK criticized NESO’s…
The Chinese company says its three-phase Hienergy series can be linked to PV arrays up to 8.5 kW, with battery storage up to 40.8 kWh. December 16, 2024 Lior Kahana The HIENERGY series Image: Midea Hiconics By ESS news Midea Hiconics, the solar storage and inverter subsidiary of Chinese electrical appliance manufacturer Midea Group, has released a new series of three-phase all-in-one home energy storage systems. The latest product line, called the Hienergy Series, combines a solar inverter and battery storage units. “This new system offers simple and quick installation, without the need for cables between batteries, making it easy…
Montenegro’s Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) has raised the bar for its first battery energy storage tender. December 16, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news In a groundbreaking move for state-owned companies in the Balkans, Montenegro’s largest electricity company EPCG plans to launch a large-scale tender for battery energy storage by the end of 2024. “By the end of this year, EPCG will open a public call for the supply of 300 MWh of battery systems,” Milutin Djukanovic, Chairman of the Board of Directors of EPCG, said last Thursday. In September, EPCG said it aims to provide 185 MWh of battery…
PXP Corporation recently raised JPY1.5 billion ($9.98 million) in a round led by Japan’s Softbank Corp. to move forward with its plan to build a 25 MW chalcopyrite module factory. December 16, 2024 Valerie Thompson PXP Corporation, a Japanese startup company developing flexible chalcopyrite photovoltaic modules, announced that it has raised JPY 1.5 billion ($9.98 million) through a Series A venture capital round led by Japan’s SoftBank Corp., a publicly traded telecommunications and media technology company. Chalcopyrite (CuGaSe2) has an energy bandgap of 1.7 eV and has so far been used in solar cells with a limited fill factor and…