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In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that as Storm Boris raged across Europe, snow began to fall in some regions for the first time this season. The situation is stabilizing as the system weakens and an area of ​​high pressure establishes itself across the region. September 20, 2024 SolcastStorm Boris has brought a mix of extreme weather to Europe, ranging from heavy rainfall and flooding to the first snow of autumn, according to an analysis using the Solcast API. This low-pressure system, dubbed Boris by Italy’s Servizio Meteorologico, unleashed record-breaking rain across central Europe,…

Carbon, a French manufacturer of PV modules, has unveiled plans to acquire panel manufacturer Photowatt, part of French energy giant EDF. September 18, 2024 Gwénaëlle DeboutteBy pv magazine FranceFrench solar panel manufacturer Carbon has announced a “draft agreement” to acquire PV module manufacturer Photowatt from its current parent company, EDF Renouvelables, part of French energy giant EDF.“We guarantee the maintenance and growth of the site in Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère), as well as the preservation of all jobs,” says France Etienne Roche, director of engagement at Carbon. pv magazine France.Roche did not provide details of the meeting with Photowatt employee representatives on…

Authors of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024, the world had 408 operational reactors producing 367 GW by mid-year, which is significantly less than forecasts of installed solar capacity by the end of the year and five times less than cumulative PV capacity of the world. , which is now approaching 2 TW. September 19, 2024 Emiliano BelliniThe World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR) 2024overseen by French nuclear energy consultant Mycle Schneider, shows that the installed PV capacity in the world is now almost five times that of nuclear power.“The role of an annual report like the WNISR is…

Airbus to supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar panels for MDA AURORA satellites Airbus is owned by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a global leader in advanced space technology and services, has been selected to supply solar panels for its MDA AURORA TM software-defined satellite product line. This satellite system aims to expand communications networks around the world by enabling satellite constellations for improved global connectivity. Under the agreement, Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar panels, which will be manufactured at its high-capacity factory in Leiden, the Netherlands. These solar panels, the largest Sparkwing version to date, feature two…

The GEN24 Plus inverter is designed for US solar installations and allows users to connect their solar panels to home energy storage. September 20, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAFronius has introduced a new hybrid solar inverter, the GEN24 Plus, following its release GEN24 residential solar string inverter series.The inverter, intended for the US market, allows homeowners to connect their solar panels to battery energy storage.The inverters range from 208 V to 240 V, include Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and have an AC rated output power of 3.8 kW to 10 kW, depending on the model.With the Fronius GEN24…

New research from Spain shows that stricter environmental impact assessments of large-scale PV installations contrast with smaller solar farms, which are not subject to the same level of restrictions. The review also highlighted the need for more cumulative and synergistic environmental impact assessments. September 20, 2024 Pilar Sanchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainA systematic review conducted by the Cátedra Steppe Forward research group, formed by scientists from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), the Center for Forest Sciences and Technology of Catalonia (CTFC) and the French energy giant TotalEnergies, has highlighted the scarcity of studies on the impact of photovoltaic installations…

A new report from the Climate Council estimates Australia’s rooftop solar potential at 103 GW – four times the country’s current installed capacity. September 20, 2024 Ev Foley Image: Joao Romano/UnsplashBy pv magazine AustraliaThe Climate Council think tank said in its recently published report, “Seize the Sun”, that Australia’s rooftop solar potential is 103 GW. This is four times the current installed capacity and 1.5 times the capacity of utility-scale generators in the National Electricity Market (NEM).There are now more than 3.6 million Australian homes solar energy on the roofcontributing 23 GW of clean renewable energy capacity. This capacity includes…

Aspen Power announced the successful completion of the company’s first investment tax credit (ITC) transfer agreement. The transaction with private investor Dan Kalafatas generated revenue from the ITCs generated by five projects across California and New York. “This ITC transfer agreement is a critical milestone for Aspen Power and underscores our ability to navigate the evolving complexities of solar financing,” said Bill DeLong, Chief Financial Officer of Aspen Power. “By using this innovative structure, we not only strengthen our existing portfolio, but also open up new avenues for future growth and strategic development. This transaction sets a precedent for how…

A number of solar panels were reportedly involved in a second wave of electronic device explosions across Lebanon yesterday, causing numerous injuries and deaths. On Tuesday, the first series of explosions caused by pagers targeted members of the militant group Hezbollah, as well as civilians. September 19, 2024 Emiliano Bellini War-damaged buildings in BeirutImage: Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia CommonsThe Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) has reported that solar panels and walkie-talkies used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded on Wednesday, following a wave of pager explosions the day before.The agency reported explosions of rooftop solar systems in several parts of Beirut,…

New research from Germany shows that investing in residential PV remains an optimal choice, even if price advantages for electricity and natural gas are applied. The scientists quantified the savings achieved by PV systems between 2019 and 2022, when the COVID-19 crisis and the outbreak of war in Ukraine made prices on electricity markets extremely volatile. September 20, 2024 Emiliano BelliniScientists from RWTH Aachen University have analyzed the impact that the political measures taken by the German government in recent years to combat rising energy prices have had on the profitability of residential PV systems and concluded that price reductions…