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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…

Hungary installed 1.3 GW of solar power between January and October, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 7.3 GW at the end of October, according to new government data. November 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Budapest, Hungary Image: Sebastiano Corti, Unsplash According to new figures from the Hungarian government, Hungary deployed approximately 1.3 GW of new PV capacity in the first ten months of 2024. “The expansion of Hungarian PV significantly exceeds the 1 GW threshold for the third consecutive year,” the Energy Ministry said in a Facebook post. The country installed approximately 1.6 GW of solar energy in 2023. This…

The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all activities for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and maintenance, into one streamlined platform. November 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Israel-based inverter manufacturer SolarEdge has launched a mobile app for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) solar installers. SolarEdge Go is the company’s first mobile app that provides everything solar installers need, from installation and commissioning processes to management and maintenance, on a single platform. The company says the app will introduce new remote management and monitoring capabilities to help installers reduce costly or avoidable site visits. It will gradually…

Swiss retailer Lehner Versand generates 24.5% of its buildings’ energy needs thanks to a renovation project that added 109 kW of solar PV to the facade. The PV array has a sequin-like effect, made possible by screen-printed glass modules and a new substructure of the curtain wall. November 28, 2024 Valerie Thompson Swiss solar project manager Felix & Co Windgate has added 109 kW of building-integrated PV (BIPV) power to the facade of a property owned by Swiss retailer Lehner Versand, part of a larger renovation project that will see the building height increased by 12 meter was increased. The…

Entergy Louisiana And DE Shaw renewable investments (DESRI) commenced commercial operations at Sunlight Road Solar, located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. The 50 MW solar power plant in Franklinton, developed and built by DESRI, will supply power to Entergy Louisiana’s electric grid through a 20-year power purchase agreement. Credit: DE Shaw Renewable Investments With more than 100,000 photovoltaic panels, Sunlight Road Solar will generate enough electricity to power approximately 11,500 homes, meeting Louisiana’s growing demand for renewable energy. “With the addition of Sunlight Road Solar, we are taking another step toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for our state,” said…