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Executives from Fidra Energy and Sungrow during a signing ceremony for the deal. Image: Fidra Energie. Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Fidra Energy has joined forces with energy storage system supplier Sungrow to support the growth of Fidra’s BESS portfolio. Sungrow will supply two Fidra Energy projects in the UK with liquid-cooled Power-Titan 2.0 BESS units and provide long-term maintenance services for both sites. The first location where the PowerTian 2.0 systems are expected to be installed is the Thorpe Marsh project in South Yorkshire. Once completed, the site will house a 1.4 GW BESS with a 2-hour duration,…

The kit includes four solar panels, a power controller, dual maximum power point trackers, two batteries with expandable storage, a microinverter and a smart meter current transformer. November 19, 2024 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USA Zendure has announced that it has launched its SolarFlow Kit for customers in North America. SolarFlow Kit is a “plug-and-play” residential solar energy solution that debuted on the European market in 2023. The kit includes a rugged 1640W solar panel consisting of four solar panels, a power controller called the Hub 2000 and dual Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT) rated at up to 1,800W.…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed on a $160 million financing package for two solar projects in southeastern Azerbaijan, totaling 760 MW. Abu Dhabi-based Masdar is developing the project together with a subsidiary of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (Socar). November 19, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Hikmat Gafarzada, Unsplash The ADB has signed loans totaling $160 million to finance two solar energy projects in southeastern Azerbaijan. The 445 MW Bilasuvar and 315 MW Neftchala solar power plants will be developed by Masdar in collaboration with Socar Green, a subsidiary of Socar. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy approved the construction…

GRYD’s PPA with Good Energy allows it to sell excess solar energy from its network to the supplier. Image: GRYD Energy. Good Energy will purchase excess power generated by three Cornish homes fitted with free solar energy systems in a partnership with GRYD Energy. Renewable energy supplier and service provider Good Energy has signed an export-only energy purchase agreement (PPA) with UK solar technology company GRYD Energy, meaning the former’s customers can receive clean energy generated by homes across the country in GRYD’s decentralized smart solar network. The properties involved in the PPA are believed to be the same three…

Renewable energy is constantly evolving, with new technologies emerging to challenge and complement traditional solar panels. One innovation that’s been gaining attention is thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells. These cells represent a fascinating intersection of thermal energy and photovoltaic technology, offering unique advantages and applications in the world of solar power. What Are Thermophotovoltaic Cells? Thermophotovoltaic cells are devices that convert heat into electricity. They work on a principle similar to traditional solar cells, but instead of capturing light from the sun, they capture infrared radiation emitted by hot objects. The basic concept behind TPV cells is straightforward: A heat source raises…

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…