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E3/DC says a residential battery integrated with an LG Energy Solution module recently caught fire in Werne, Germany, prompting the company to replace battery modules in 77 homes as a precaution. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. November 27, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt Image: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Werne By pv magazine Germany Last week, a fire broke out in the basement of a home in Werne, North Rhine-Westphalia, involving an E3/DC residential battery with an LG Energy Solution module. The local volunteer fire department, responding to a suspected fire, found the smoke-filled house empty. The team said they struggled…
The proposed site plan of the project. Image: Tree Power. British solar developer Boom Power has announced the closure of the research period for its 400MW East Yorkshire Solar Farm. A decision on a development consent order (DCO) will be made by the end of May 2025, assuming there are no issues. Due to its size, the solar power plant is classified as a Nationally Important Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Boom Power first shared project proposals at community engagement events in October 2022. If approved, the solar power plant would be connected to the National Grid at the Drax substation in…
Korean scientists have designed a liquid air energy storage (LAES) technology that reportedly overcomes the main limitation of LAES systems: their relatively low round trip efficiency. The new system improves efficiency by increasing power through thermal energy generation using natural gas as an external fuel during energy release. November 26, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Researchers at Dongguk University in South Korea have designed a standalone liquid air energy storage system (LAES) that reportedly shows significant improvements in both energy efficiency and economic performance compared to conventional LAES. “LAES systems have attracted significant interest in the energy storage sector due to their…
Aritra Ghosh, academic from the University of Exeter, explains pv magazine A multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock the full potential of agricultural voltaics. Discussing a new paper comparing static and tracker agrivoltaic systems in the UK, the researcher argues that a better understanding of microclimates among modules and how PV affects crop biochemistry is needed. November 26, 2024 Matthew Lynas According to British researcher Aritra Ghosh, a better understanding of the microclimate and the effects of above-ground PV on crop biology is needed to improve the land use efficiency of agricultural voltaic installations. Speak with pv magazine on the…
A team from Tokyo University of Science has developed a solar cell-based computing device that mimics human synaptic behavior for use in edge AI processing. The researchers say the device has the potential to accelerate the development of low-power edge AI sensors in applications such as health monitoring, surveillance and automotive technologies. November 26, 2024 Patrick Jowett Scientists of the Tokyo University of Science have fabricated a self-powered, dye-sensitized solar cell-based device that mimics human synaptic behavior for edge AI processing. The research paper “Self-powered dye-sensitized solar cell-based synaptic devices for multi-scale time series data processing in Physical Reservoir Computing”,…
Japan allocated 56.4 MW of PV capacity in its latest tender process. The lowest bid was JPY 7.5 ($0.049)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 8.17/kWh. November 26, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Japan’s Green Investment Promotion Organization has final results of the latest auction for large-scale solar energy projects. The state agency said so 56.4 MW of PV projects were selected during the tender procedure. It was Japan’s 22nd utility-scale solar auction and was expected to allocate 93 MW of generation capacity. The 23 selected projects range in size from 300 kW to 19.5 MW. The lowest bid was JPY…
The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies says tackling hydrogen leakage across the supply chain is crucial to making hydrogen a sustainable energy vector. Italy, meanwhile, has unveiled its national hydrogen strategy, focusing on its role in the Mediterranean. November 26, 2024 Sergio Matalucci The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) said the effectiveness of hydrogen as a sustainable solution largely depends on addressing the environmental challenges posed by hydrogen leakage throughout the supply chain. “As hydrogen reacts with hydroxyl radicals, it extends the atmospheric life of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In addition, hydrogen leakage contributes to ozone changes in…
The Japanese manufacturer said its new heat pumps have a temperature coefficient of up to 3.4 and sizes ranging from 16 kW to 70 kW. The new solution is said to be particularly suitable for hospitals, hotels and residential buildings. November 26, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Japanese heating systems manufacturer Daikin this week unveiled the new EWYE-CZ air-to-water inverter heat pump series. The company says the new products are particularly suitable for residential applications and boiler replacement projects. “The EWYE-CZ provides heating in various applications and enables the production of hot water for domestic use,” the company said in a statement.…
Once completed, the development will be Neoen’s first transmission-connected project in Ireland. Image: Neoen. Engineering and consultancy firm AFRY has been appointed as technical partner for a solar project under development by IPP Neoen in Ireland. The Ballinknockane solar project is a 79 MWp solar PV power plant under development in County Limerick, Ireland. The project was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) under Ireland’s RESS 2 auction in 2022, and once completed it will be the first utility-scale solar farm in County Limerick, and the first transmission-connected project of Neoen in Ireland. AFRY has now been appointed to provide…
An Ipsun Solar project from 2021. Ipsun Solar announced it is partnering with Versiris Energy to install 1.58 MW of rooftop solar on storage units throughout Virginia. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ commitment to increase access to clean energy and promote sustainability. The first completed installation project in this partnership is at a facility in Fairfax, Virginia, and marks the beginning of a portfolio of at least a dozen projects. “As we continue to expand our national offering of commercial and industrial solar projects, partnering with Ipsun Solar has been a crucial part of that endeavor in Virginia. Their…