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Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM), a state-owned electricity company in North Macedonia, has launched a 30 MW solar tender for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover of two solar power plants. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Dimitris Vetsikas, Pixabay North Macedonian electricity producer ESM has issued a tender for the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and transfer of two solar power plants totaling 30 MW. The two projects are a 10 MW solar power plant, Oslomej 2, located in an abandoned coal mine near the western border of North Macedonia, and a…

Car manufacturer Renault, smart charging solutions provider We Drive Solar and Dutch leading car sharing platform MyWheels will collaborate to launch a car sharing service in the city of Utrecht. The vehicles will use vehicle-to-grid technology, which will run on clean energy and feed power back into the electricity grid during periods of high demand. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: We Drive Solar, Renault Group, MyWheels The Dutch city Utrecht will become the first in Europe to launch a large-scale car-sharing service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The city has joined forces with French car manufacturer Renault Group and We…

Sunlit has launched the EV3600 bi-directional inverter for PV carports and balcony solar applications, allowing users to charge storage units with dynamic electricity rates when prices are low. The German company says the inverter supports extensions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality. November 28, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt EV3600 inverter Image: Sunlit By pv magazine Germany Germany-based Sunlit Solar has launched the EV3600, a bi-directional inverter that allows its storage systems to charge using grid power during low-tariff periods. This function, aimed at reducing electricity costs, is especially useful in winter, when solar production is limited. The company says the inverter works…

The Japanese government says it expects perovskite solar panels to be produced in large quantities at 20 JPY ($0.13)/W in 2025, 14 JPY/W in 2030 and 10 JPY/W in 2040. November 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A perovskite cell developed by the Japanese EneCoat Image: Image: EneCoat Technologies Co., Ltd. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said this week that it plans to deploy about 20 GW of new PV systems based on perovskite solar cell technology by 2040. The ministry said it also plans to support Japanese manufacturers in the production of perovskite solar panel technologies in…

Mark Millar, CEO of Puredrive Energy, manufacturer of home batteries and solar energy solutions, discusses how affordable batteries can support lower energy costs and a reduction in emissions. The global adoption of sustainable energy solutions is increasing rapidly. Now that solar panels and heat pump installations are becoming increasingly accessible and affordable for homeowners and commercial properties, installers have a unique opportunity to add an extra boost to their green energy bow. As homeowners and commercial customers continue to seek cleaner and cost-effective energy, home storage batteries provide a unique opportunity to optimize existing systems and maximize the investments they…

Sodium ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization, with Chinese cleantech giants actively working on their products. November 28, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news As lithium-ion batteries become increasingly cheaper, making it difficult for alternative technologies to catch up in cost and scale, heavyweights in China’s battery industry are actively developing their sodium-ion products. On November 18, CATL announced its second-generation sodium battery. Speaking at the World Young Scientists Summit, chief scientist Wu Kai said the new battery will be launched next year – four years after the introduction of CATL’s first sodium-ion battery in 2021. The…

The 362.79 kWp solar PV system at LOFC consists of 834 435 watt JA panels and three 110 kW Growatt inverters. Image: Horizon Energy Ventures. UK energy solutions provider Ampergia has completed a solar PV installation at Leyton Orient Football Club (LOFC) in Waltham Forest, with funding from Horizon Energy Ventures. The 362.79 kWp solar PV system at LOFC consists of 834 435 watt JA panels and three 110 kW Growatt inverters. According to managing director Sandip Sali, third-party financing from Horizon was “instrumental” for Ampergia’s expansion. Horizon finances sustainable infrastructure projects under a flexible financing model that allows customers…

The worlds of renewable energy and fashion have collided recently in exciting and innovative ways. Solar fashion, a cutting-edge blend of technology and style, is emerging as a powerful force in both industries. This fusion of solar power and clothing design is not just a passing trend, but a glimpse into a future where our wardrobes could play a crucial role in powering our lives sustainably. The Dawn of Solar Fashion The concept of integrating solar technology into clothing isn’t entirely new. Although the seeds of this idea were planted decades ago, it has only begun to flourish in recent…

Revolv Space is preparing for the inaugural on-orbit test of the SARA system Revolv Space has completed integration and testing of its Solar Array Drive Assembly (SADA), known as SARA, on DPhi Space’s Clustergate-1 platform, indicating it is ready for its first on-orbit demonstration in early 2025. This mission marks an important step for SARA, demonstrating its ability to perform in the rigors of space and establishing its flight credentials. Designed for small satellites, SARA provides up to 500W of power transfer per unit using cost-efficient flexible PCB technology. It combines the advantages of sun-tracking solar wings with the reliability…

Spain-based energy specialist Enertis Applus has introduced a new mobile solar panel testing laboratory to the wider Australian market, following extensive testing on solar farms in New South Wales and Queensland. November 28, 2024 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Spain Enertis Applus has launched a new unit of its mobile laboratory in Australia following the rollout to Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Europe – markets where the company already operates mobile laboratories to conduct on-site testing testing on solar panels. Designed and patented by Enertis Applus in 2012, the PV Mobile Lab has evolved to enable specialized and accredited on-site…