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The investment will enable GridBeyond to finance two ready-to-build projects in Scotland and Ireland. Image: Triodos Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund has expanded its joint venture (JV) with battery energy storage system (BESS) company GridBeyond with a new multi-million investment. Triodos has committed €11.25 million (£9.395 million) to the joint venture, called GridBeyond Storage, as part of a total investment of £10.44 million. Following this new funding injection, GridBeyond Storage is now preparing to finance two turnkey BESS projects in Ireland and Scotland, markets in which it has previously achieved success. The two companies entered into their 50/50 joint venture…
At the end of October, a fire broke out in the first energy-neutral building in Brussels, the Treurenberg building. The fire, probably caused by photovoltaic (BIPV) panels integrated into the building on the facade, led to an evacuation, with no injuries reported. November 19, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A fire recently broke out in the Treurenberg building in Brussels, probably as a result of solar panels on the structure, according to the Brussels fire brigade. The seven-storey building, the first energy-neutral building in the Belgian capital, was immediately evacuated and no injuries were reported, according to a statement on the fire…
Bord Gáis has purchased County Cork, Ireland-based Swyft Energy for an undisclosed sum to help the company achieve its target of 10,000 solar PV installations over the next five years. November 19, 2024 Blathnaid O’Dea Bord Gáis Energy, one of Ireland’s largest energy suppliers, has acquired Swyft Energy, a solar PV installer in County Cork, Ireland. No financial details were disclosed along with the acquisition news, and the deal is subject to final approval by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Swyft has an online platform that helps potential customers with installation options, subsidy options and product details. They can…
HyWatts has developed the Powerplant-in-a-Box system, a reversible fuel cell with high-temperature proton exchange membrane that can also work as an electrolyzer, ensuring energy supply anytime, anywhere. November 19, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina HyWatts 1 MW HTPEM reversible fuel cell system. Image: HyWatts US-based startup HyWatts has unveiled the Powerplant-in-a-Box system, a reversible high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell that, like any other fuel cell, can generate electricity from hydrogen while operating in reverse. can function as an electrolyzer that produces hydrogen from electricity. The system is intended to supply renewable energy to remote locations, eliminating the need to…
Radiant cooling is an emerging technology that has the potential to improve the performance and longevity of PV modules. Researchers from the Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology explain how this technology can reach commercial maturity. November 19, 2024 Institute of Nanotechnology of Lyon The partial conversion of sunlight into electricity by solar panels results in heating, where the temperature can reach 50-60 C, which significantly reduces both their efficiency and their lifespan. Controlling this heat is essential to maintaining the performance and sustainability of photovoltaic systems as they expand globally. Imagine a world where solar panels achieve unprecedented efficiency by harnessing…
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is facing a significant setback after its largest U.S. customer, DE Shaw Renewable Investments, terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona factory. November 18, 2024 John Fitzgerald Weaver By pv magazine USA DE Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), one of the largest solar developers in the US, has terminated its master purchase agreement with Swiss manufacturer Meyer Burger. The five-year contract that fell under it purchase of up to 5 GW of solar panels was instrumental in supporting Meyer Burger’s manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Meyer Burger expressed concern that regardless of…
The German company said its new storage solution also includes an integrated inverter function. By connecting a maximum of three modules, this can be expanded to a maximum of 17.3 kWh. November 18, 2024 Lior Kahana The SAX Power House Image: SAX Power By ESS news Germany-based SAX Power has introduced a new AC 5.8 kWh battery with an integrated inverter function for residential use. The SAX Power Home system uses a lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4) and can be expanded to a maximum of 17.3 kWh by connecting up to three modules. “The heart of the specially developed SAX…
The proposed development site covers an area of 1,300 hectares, and the proposed area of installed panels (excluding internal roads and support areas) is approximately 890 hectares. Image: Low carbon. Large-scale solar developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has submitted a development consent (DCO) to the Planning Inspectorate for an 840MW solar project in Oxfordshire. Due to the capacity of the proposals, the project is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). The grid connection agreement, which will see 870MW supplied to the National Grid, predicts the project will come online in autumn 2027. The development represents an £800 million…
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Para Light Electronic has launched a compact solar LED street light with integrated PV panels and battery that provides up to 15 hours of area lighting for pedestrian walkways and roads. November 18, 2024 Valerie Thompson Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Para Light Electronic has added a new integrated LED (solar light-emitting diode) street light for pedestrian walkways and roads to its line of outdoor lighting products. The PD-BJ200W system is a compact all-in-one solar street lamp of 9,000 lumens, with a light power of 50 W and a luminous flux of 200 lm/W. The recommended installation height is…
Thornova Solar has started the production of solar cells and modules in Indonesia. CEO William Sheng says this move is in line with changing US market regulations. It plans to supply customers with cells and modules from Indonesia, Laos or the United States by mid-2025. November 18, 2024 Patrick Jowett Headquarters in California Thornova solar energy has started the production of solar cells and modules in a factory on the Indonesian island of Batam. Thornova Solar’s 2.5 GW production lines will supply the US market with modules ranging from 400 W to 720 W, using passivated emitter and back cell…