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Maxeon has announced that it will restructure its operations to focus exclusively on the US market. The Singapore-based global company will ink a deal with its majority shareholder’s parent company (TCL) to sell its European, Asian and Latin American sales and marketing. TCL will form a new entity, TCL SunPower International, for Maxeon’s former non-US entities, including Maxeon’s manufacturing operations in the Philippines. Assembly of solar panels at Maxeon’s factory in Mexico. With the new exclusive focus on the United States, Maxeon said it has signed a five-year lease on an existing building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and plans to…

PowerChina has unveiled plans for a 300 MW offshore PV pilot project in the Bohai Sea, using advanced solar panels designed to withstand extreme maritime conditions. November 26, 2024 Vincent Shaw PowerChina has unveiled plans for a 300 MW offshore solar power pilot project in the Bohai Sea, southeast of Changli County, Hebei Province. The project, located approximately 7.3 km offshore in the Bohai Sea, will cover 957 m² with water depths of 6 to 12 meters. It will use n-type heterojunction (HJT) bifacial dual-glass modules with a minimum power of 715 Wp and 210 mm cells, targeting a procurement…

The project is Pulse’s first two-hour battery to come online. Image: National Network. Energy storage developer Pulse Clean Energy announced today (26 November) that it has successfully powered its latest battery energy storage system (BESS) project. The Hirwaun BESS development is a 22MW/49.5MWh BESS based in Aberdare, Wales. The current energy supply represents a significant milestone for Pulse Clean Energy, as the Hirwaun BESS is the company’s first two-hour battery. Now fully powered, the asset will be optimized by Habitat Energy, which has previously worked with Pulse Clean Energy to optimize other BESS assets in England and Wales. This project…

The Utah-based flywheel specialist and energy management company recently unveiled its full suite of commercial energy storage, management and security products. November 26, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news US-based storage specialist Torus recently presented its new energy storage and cybersecurity solutions. The product range, which was presented at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit in Utah in late October, utilizes the company’s vertically integrated flywheel technology, setting it apart in the commercial energy storage market. The product, called Torus Nova Spin, is an advanced Flywheel Energy Storage System (FESS) that provides fast response capabilities for grid stability and backup power.…

As a leading innovator in solar panel technology, we always want to explore the latest applications of renewable energy. Today, we’re learning about solar-powered drones—an emerging technology that’s poised to revolutionize industries. From aerial surveying to delivery services, solar-powered drones are unlocking new possibilities, offering longer flight times, reduced emissions, and enhanced efficiency. Join us as we take a closer look at how these cutting-edge drones are making a game-changing impact across different sectors. The History of Drones Before we learn about the solar-powered future of drones, let’s take a moment to look back at their history: Early Beginnings: The…

Arevon Energy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of operations of the Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project in Imperial County, California, near Holtville. The $529 million project includes 157 MWdirect current of solar energy coupled with 150 MW/600 MWh of battery energy storage. Vikings, one of the first large-scale solar power plants in the US, shifts cheap daytime solar to more expensive peak demand periods, including late afternoons and evenings. The battery storage system can quickly adjust capacity in seconds, an essential component for addressing critical demand challenges. The ribbon-cutting event held this week celebrated the collaborative efforts of the…

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) says its 300MW Walla Walla Solar Farm in New South Wales, one of the Australian state’s largest solar projects, has started generating power. The milestone comes less than two years after FRV Australia reached financial close on the development. November 26, 2024 David Caroll By pv magazine Australia Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Australia has said the Walla Walla Solar Farm near Albury, New South Wales, has generated its first kilowatt-hour of clean energy. The 300 MW project marks an important milestone for the developer. CEO Carlo Frigerio said the solar project, backed by a Power purchase agreement…

Somalia’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals said the solar-plus-storage systems will be deployed in the Marodi-Jeeh and Awdal regions. November 26, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: aboodi vesakaran, Unsplash Somalia’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has issued a tender for the construction of off-grid solar-plus-storage installations at 25 health facilities in the Marodi-Jeeh and Awdal regions. According to the tender documentpublished on the media outlet ESI Africa, the selected developer will have to provide all components required for the projects. This includes solar panels, inverters and batteries, but also cables and monitoring solutions. Interested developers have until December 17 to submit…

A report from Leeward Renewable Energy has examined battery energy storage system (BESS) fires and other thermal runaway events to try to put them into context. November 26, 2024 Michael Puttré By ESS news Leeward Renewable Energy, a Dallas-based owner of U.S. solar, wind and battery storage projects, released a report on BESS hazards to highlight and put into context the causes of thermal runaway and fires in lithium-ion batteries. The study, by Thomas Ebel, senior manager of BESS engineering at Leeward, examined possible causes of BESS hazards, the effects of different battery chemistries and lessons learned from past incidents.…

A research team in China improved the efficiency and stability of an inverted perovskite cell using a co-adsorbed approach to incorporate self-assembling monolayers into the hole transport layer. November 26, 2024 Valerie Thompson Researchers in China have developed an inverted perovskite solar cell based on a hole transport layer (HTL) with a self-assembled monolayer (SAM), aimed at reducing passivation defects and increasing efficiency. Inverted perovskite cells have a device structure known as “pin”, where hole-selective contact p is at the bottom of the intrinsic perovskite layer i with electron transport layer n at the top. Conventional halide perovskite cells have…