Author: solarenergy

Solar energy on track for another record year: report The solar industry will grow by almost a third by 2024, exceeding forecasts, as it adds 593 gigawatts of additional capacity, most of it in China, according to a report released Thursday by think tank Ember. “This is an increase of 29 percent compared to the previous year, and maintains strong growth after an estimated increase of 87 percent in 2023,” the report said. “Once again, solar is growing faster than people expected as it establishes itself as the cheapest source of electricity globally,” said Euan Graham, electricity data analyst at…

Golden Solar New Energy Technology says its subsidiary, Golden Solar (Quanzhou), has launched a CNY659 million ($93.4 million) joint heterojunction (HJT) solar venture with Longi and JP-Solar Power. September 20, 2024 Valerie Thompson and Vincent Shaw Image: Radiotrefoil, Wikimedia CommonsGolden solar energy technology said its subsidiary, Golden Solar (Quanzhou), has launched a joint venture with module manufacturer Longi and JP-Solar Power, a manufacturer of HJT solar cells and modules. The new company will leverage Golden Solar’s HJT back-contact intellectual property. The CNY659 million company is 52.51% owned by JP-Solar, with Golden Solar (Quanzhou) holding 27.31% and Longi 20.18%.China Electricity Construction…

German software company Autarc launched a platform for residential heat pump projects, which includes design, planning and customer project management functionality. It uses LiDAR imaging to enable heat load and hydraulic balance calculations, as well as visualizations. September 20, 2024 Valerie ThompsonGerman startup Autarc has launched an online platform to make it easier for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to sell, design and install residential heat pump systems. The software supports the heating planning process, including heating load calculations per room, hydraulic balancing and system design.In addition to project planning and design steps, it enables documentation for regulatory…

Equatic says it has started annual production of 4,000 anodes for seawater hydrogen generation in Singapore and Canada, while Nuvera Fuel Cells says it will demonstrate its first operational hydrogen-powered AC generator set and DC fast charger. September 20, 2024 Sergio MatalucciDirectly has begun production of oxygen selective anodes (OSAs) in California and aims to reach full capacity by the end of 2024. It plans to produce 4,000 units per year at the factory. “During the first one phase of researchthe team has developed electrodes with finely designed catalysts that do not react with the salt in seawater,” said the…

A map showing the proposed Lark Hill Solar Farm. Image: Green Switching Capital Green Switch Capital has announced that it has been granted full planning permission for its 49.95 MW Lark Hill Solar Farm in Essex. Planning permission has been granted by Rochford District Council for the development, which will be sited on 66 hectares of land near Canewdon, Essex. The project is expected to have an operational life of 40 years, after which the site will be restored to its previous state. According to the planning application documents, sheep are allowed to graze on the site, with the application…

Italian energy producer ERG has launched an initiative to reuse discarded solar panels from renovated power stations for social solar projects. The program aims to support communities, hospitals, families and schools in Africa and Italy, using panels that are still in good condition and fully functional. September 20, 2024 Massimiliano TripodoBy pv magazine ItalyItalian energy supplier ERG has commissioned its fourth “Social Purpose for Solar Revamping” project in Limestre, Tuscany.This project aims to give a second life to solar panels discarded during the recent renewal of the company’s solar assets in Italy. These panels still provide a significant percentage of…

Yashika Energy Systems has partnered with Germany’s Next2Sun and Wattkraft India to launch pilot projects integrating vertical bifacial solar technology with agriculture, ranging from 100 kWp to 500 kWp. September 20, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Next2Sun/Yashika Energy SystemsBy pv magazine IndiaYashika Energy Systems has partnered with Next2Sun Germany and Wattkraft India to introduce Next2Sun’s vertical solar technology in India. They signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the partnership at Re-Invest 2024, recently held in Gujarat, India.Next2Sun’s vertical installation of bifacial solar panels has made it possible to continue farming on the same land while generating high solar energy output,…

Brooklyn SolarWorks today announced its official acceptance into the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program. This distinction positions Brooklyn SolarWorks as a trusted resource for building owners and operators looking to decarbonize their properties to comply with Local Law 97 and contribute to a greener New York City. The news follows Brooklyn SolarWorks’ formation of a dedicated project division, Solar for Construction, specializing in solar energy integration for new construction and renovation projects. This new service is intended for architects, developers and general contractors who want to integrate solar energy into their projects. The combination of these developments positions Brooklyn SolarWorks…

The EU-funded Laperitivo project aims to achieve 22% efficiency in 900 cm² opaque perovskite modules and 20% efficiency in semi-transparent modules. The project partners include IMEC, Fraunhofer ISE, TotalEnergies and EDF. September 20, 2024 Lior Kahana The EU-funded Laperitivo project, aimed at producing stable, large-area perovskite solar panels, started earlier this month. At the launch meeting in Genk, Belgium, representatives from 22 global partners shared their initial insights.“Perovskite PV is recognized as a promising next-generation PV technology, and rapid progress has been made in recent years in terms of initial efficiency and stability,” said project coordinator Yinghuan Kuang. pv magazine.…

The new propane heat pump has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.9 and can reportedly reach a supply temperature of up to 55°C. September 20, 2024 Emiliano BelliniBritish heat pump supplier Grant Engineering has unveiled a propane (R290) air source heat pump for residential applications.The new product is available in five versions with a heating capacity from 4 kW to 15 kW. “The Aerona 290, which will be supplied alongside Grant’s award-winning Aerona models, will be available to order from October, with 4kW, 6.5kW and 9kW units available first and larger capacities of 12kW and 15.5kW in early…