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Axis Solar, a commercial solar contractor serving the Austin, Texas area, completed installation of a 114-kW rooftop solar array for AllTerra Central, a surveying equipment supplier. For AllTerra, solar energy was the answer to escalating utility bills and the need for a sustainable energy strategy. The 114-kW rooftop solar array installed by Axis Solar at Allterra Central in Austin, Texas. Axis Solar “Switching to solar felt like the right move — not just for our bottom line but also to reduce our environmental footprint,” said Bobby Hempfling, president of AllTerra. “The savings we’ve already seen are transformative, and it’s rewarding…
Italian researchers say hydrogen storage offers more supply-side flexibility than battery storage, while a German consortium has developed a global hydrogen potential atlas for sustainable production and trade. December 10, 2024 Sergio Matalucci Italian researchers have found that hydrogen storage offers more supply-side flexibility than batteries. Their studypublished in Applied energyshows that the optimal ratio between PV and electrolyzer varies from 1.8 in southern Italy to 2.1 in the north. They also found that grid dependence increases by 60% when we take into account the aging of PV systems, electrolyzers and batteries, increasing the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) by…
Delta has unveiled the M225HV and M350HV inverters for large-scale solar projects. The M225HV handles a DC input of 230 kW and an output power of 225 kW with eight Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT), while the M350HV supports a DC input of 360 kW and an output power of 350 kW with 12 MPPT. December 10, 2024 Lior Kahana Taiwanese inverter manufacturer Delta has developed two new high-efficiency solutions for large-scale solar parks. The M225HV module can handle a DC input of 230 kW and an output power of 225 kW, while the M350HV can handle 360 kW and…
FGEN acquired the portfolio in 2015. Because it is the company’s only solar roof investment, it is considered non-core to the broader FGEN portfolio. Image: Pixabay. Private equity firm AtmosClear Investments has acquired a fully operational 6.4 MW rooftop solar portfolio. Foresight Environmental Infrastructure (FGEN), a listed investment company and part of the Foresight Group, has this morning (December 10) announced the sale of 100% of its operational rooftop solar portfolio for a total consideration of £21.2 million. £20.5 million is payable on completion, with a further £0.7 million deferred in connection with the fulfillment of post-completion obligations. The portfolio…
ACCURATE battery intelligence has launched Warranty Tracker, a new feature for battery energy storage owners that increases transparency about who must pay for damaged equipment. This feature also saves costs by making it easier for owners to identify problems and submit successful claims. Performance guarantees for battery energy storage systems (BESS) promise high levels of power output, energy availability and throughput if operators adhere to a strict set of requirements and restrictions. These warranties require operating conditions that, if exceeded, may result in a penalty that reduces warranty coverage or, in some cases, voids the warranty entirely. For example, if…
PV Hardware USA has developed a solar tracker algorithm to improve energy collection in cloudy conditions. The algorithm could improve yields by as much as 20% on some days compared to traditional sun tracking methods. December 10, 2024 pv magazine By pv magazine USA A new solar tracker algorithm developed by PV Hardware USA can increase energy collection during cloudy conditions, potentially by as much as 20% on some days compared to traditional sun tracking algorithms. Traditional solar tracker technology allows solar panels to generate some electricity in cloudy weather, but not enough to maintain light on sunny days. The…
The two-hour BESS will be connected to the Richborough substation electricity grid and is expected to be fully operational in 2025. Image: EDP. Portuguese utility EDP has started building its first standalone battery energy storage (BESS) in Europe through EDP Renewables (EDPR). The 50MW/100MWh BESS, also known as the Harrington Franklin storage project, is located at the Richborough Energy Park near Sandwich, in Kent. The two-hour BESS will be connected to the Richborough substation electricity grid and is expected to be fully operational in 2025. EDP acquired the project from British battery and solar developer Tupa Energy in 2023, a…
The Norwegian government says it is creating a new regulatory framework for energy communities. The new provisions allow PV systems up to 5 MW in size to sell power and share excess energy within specific industrial areas. December 10, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland Image: Fanny Løvholm, Energy Departmentet The Norwegian Ministry of Energy defines regulatory changes to allow excess renewable energy from power stations up to 5 MW to be shared within industrial areas. Energy Minister Terje Aasland said the new provisions will increase the country’s share of renewable energy without putting pressure on the electricity…
China’s Bslbatt has introduced the MicroBox 800, a modular energy storage solution specifically designed for photovoltaic (PV) systems on balconies. The system has a storage capacity of 2 kWh and has an 800 W bidirectional inverter. December 10, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news Bslbatt, a Chinese storage system manufacturer, enters the balcony PV market with the introduction of the MicroBox 800, a battery storage system with a bidirectional inverter, and the Brick 2, an expansion battery module specifically designed for balcony PV. The MicroBox 800 combines an 800W bi-directional inverter with a 2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery module,…
Existing EV batteries can last significantly longer under real-world conditions Electric vehicle (EV) batteries exposed to typical real-world driving scenarios such as heavy traffic, city commuting and long highway journeys can last up to 40% longer than previously expected, new SLAC research shows -Stanford Battery Center, a collaboration between Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This finding suggests that EV owners may delay expensive battery pack replacement or new vehicle purchases for several more years than expected. Traditionally, battery scientists have tested EV batteries in laboratories using a constant charge-discharge cycle. While this method…