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RAP will install an 800 kW string array solar solution consisting of 1,455 panels spread over 14,450 square meters. Image: RAP renewable energy sources. RAP Renewables, a supplier of industrial components and renewable energy solutions based in the north of England, has been awarded a contract to install a solar power plant on the roof of a warehouse owned by Cleveland McIver. RAP will install an 800 kW string array solar solution consisting of 1,455 panels spread over 14,450 square meters. The company said it was selected for its competitive nature and offering a full range of services, from an…
China-based HUEG has launched a new mounting system with a patented clamp design. The system, made of Zn-Al-Mg coated steel, supports concrete and pile foundations. December 4, 2024 Lior Kahana HUEG, the Chinese manufacturer of solar mounting systems, has released a new C-shaped mounting system for ground installations. The C-profile Zn-Al-Mg coated steel solar mounting system is made of steel coated with zinc-aluminum-magnesium (Zn-Al-Mg). “This material is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and self-healing properties,” the company said. “This advanced material ensures the system performs reliably, even under harsh conditions, and offers a service life of more than 35…
PV Hardware USA (PVH), a manufacturer of solar trackers, has developed Diffuse Control, a solar tracking algorithm designed to increase solar energy production during cloudy conditions, potentially increasing production by 20% on some days increased compared to traditional sun tracking algorithms. Credit: PVHardware USA “Sun tracking is usually based on pure geometry, tracking the position of the sun by moving the trackers perpendicular to the main direction of the rays,” says Oscar Cabrero, PVH electronics and controls manager. “However, we know that energy can be collected around the photovoltaic modules. When diffuse light predominates in the environment, our advanced algorithm…
Trina Storage will provide its Elementa solution for the project. Source: Trina Storage. Trina Storage, the energy storage unit of Trina Solar, will deliver a 50MW/100MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Scottish Highlands. Trina Storage has signed construction contracts with investment manager Temporis Capital and Clarke Energy, who will provide the EPC wrap for the project, called the Boat of Garten BESS. Tom Harada, investment director of Temporis Capital, noted that this is the company’s first BESS project, one of three being developed with its funds. The location is expected to be put into use in the first…
Panasonic has launched a solar hydrogen fuel cell project at its factory in Cardiff, Wales, with the microwave assembly now running on renewable energy. December 4, 2024 Lior Kahana Panasonic has launched a new system at its microwave assembly plant in Cardiff, Wales, powered entirely by renewable energy. The system integrates hydrogen fuel cell generators, PV generators and batteries. The company plans to add an energy management system (EMS) to monitor electricity demand and weather fluctuations by March 2025. “We have installed 21 units of 5 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell generators as part of a distributed system optimized for…
Indigenized Energy, an indigenous capacity building organization that works directly with Tribes to build sustainable solar energy systems, has announced an in-kind donation of more than 2,000 solar panels from JinkoSolar. The modules are the largest donation of its kind to date and will provide more than 800 kW of energy to tribal nations in the Midwestern United States. JinkoSolar’s first tribal donation was 300 kW to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in 2019. The first tribes to benefit from the donation are the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana, the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Montana and the Oglala Sioux Tribe…
According to the US Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 Report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, tThe U.S. solar industry installed 8.6 GW of new electricity generation capacity in the third quarter, marking a 21% year-over-year increase and the largest third quarter ever for the industry. The utility-scale segment led the sector with 6.6 GW of new projects coming online. Utilities and businesses are driving this growth as they purchase significant amounts of solar energy to meet rising electricity demand. The commercial and community solar markets also posted strong gains in the third quarter, growing…
Scientists have built a 1.8 kW agrivoltaic setup in India to grow peppers under the PV modules. The proposed project design is described as an agrivoltaic insect net house that can be used for all crops requiring rigorous pest management. December 4, 2024 Lior Kahana A research group from India’s Vellore Institute of Technology has designed an agrivoltaic system containing an insect net to protect crops that require pest control, such as peppers. “Agrivoltaics may not be suitable for some crops that require rigorous pest management,” the scientists said. “Normal agrivoltaic systems fail to control pests and insects, further reducing…
Enphase Energy has released new software to help homeowners install larger solar and battery systems without major electrical panel upgrades. It uses real-time measurements of current transformers to make immediate decisions. December 4, 2024 Lior Kahana The American Enphase Energy has released new software that intelligently manages the power to prevent overloading the busbar while guaranteeing maximum solar and battery yield. Busbar Power Control software allows homeowners to install larger solar and battery systems without major electrical panel upgrades. “This advanced technology is designed to maximize the power of solar and battery systems while ensuring the safety of the busbar,…
APA Group has officially opened a solar energy project designed to withstand sustained winds of almost 300 km/h, along with a co-located battery energy storage system in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. December 4, 2024 David Caroll By pv magazine Australia Australian gas and electricity company APA Group has revealed that construction of its solar farm and battery project at Port Hedland in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is now complete and commissioning is underway. Commercial operations are expected to start in January 2025. The Port Hedland project includes a 45 MW solar farm linked to a 35 MW/36.7 MWh battery energy…