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If approved, construction could begin as early as 2029. Image: Andreas Gücklhorn via Unsplash Renewable energy developer Low Carbon has announced plans for a 500MW solar and energy storage project in Kent. The company announced yesterday (November 13) that it is in the early stages of developing the South Kent Energy Park project proposals and has begun the first phase of community outreach. The early engagement with the local community near the village of Old Romney will run from November 12 to December 20, 2024, with local people invited to share their feedback online and at in-person events during this…
China Three Gorges Corp. has nearly completed a 180 MW offshore solar power plant, designed to be typhoon-proof, off the coast of China. November 14, 2024 Emiliano Bellini said PowerChina it has completed about 70% of the Dongshan Xingchen offshore photovoltaic power plant near Zhangzhou, China’s Fujian province. The 180 MW project, covering 203 hectares, will be China’s first offshore PV installation designed for high wind speeds and the first project on the Fujian tidal flats. China Three Gorges Corp., a state-owned enterprise, will own and operate the facility. “The annual average wind speed in the area is 5.2 m/s…
Tech’s green wave hits rough waters Tech entrepreneurs have been selling the dream that we can save the planet without changing the way we do things for years, but the current focus on innovation is dividing experts and investors. The tech industry loves splashy world-saving ideas and spends billions on the hunt for new energy sources, often clashing with calls from activists and experts to simply use less energy. This week’s Web Summit in Lisbon, one of Europe’s biggest technology events, gave top billing to a Californian company called Twelve, which claims it can make sustainable jet fuel from the…
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) will review the final initial decision made in August regarding a patent infringement investigation involving Shoals Technologies Group connectors. Voltage LYNX On August 30, the ITC made its initial determination of violation of Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, finding that Voltage infringed patents for solar panel connectors related to Shoals’ Big Lead Assembly (BLA) connectors and wiring harnesses. The ITC found that the voltage Sec. 337 by importing infringing LYNX trunk bus products into the United States. This is related to Shoals patent No. 11,689,153. But now the ITC will reassess…
A study by the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems shows that deploying color-matched solar panels on the roof or facade of a building further increases the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaic solar energy (BIPV). November 14, 2024 Patrick Jowett Matching the color of solar panels to the roof or facade of the building on which they are installed could further increase the social acceptance of building-integrated solar photovoltaics (BIPV), according to new research. The joint research by the Institute of Psychology of the University of Freiburg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems…
Purchasing platform Anza has expanded its platform capabilities to enable solar panel buyers to find domestic solar panels for their projects. Anza has more than 95% of the module supply market on its platform, giving developers real-time visibility into all available solar panels, including domestically produced products from 10 manufacturers for delivery in the 2025-2026 period. Nine additional US suppliers are being tracked. Anza’s extensive platform features enable real-time updates on the availability of new domestic modules. The Anza platform also provides data-driven insights to determine whether a domestic content module is worth the price premium and whether it is…
The site could have a capacity of as much as 750MW. Image: Mariana Proença via Unsplash Solar energy developer Green Nation has announced plans to develop a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for solar and energy storage in South Yorkshire. The Whitestone Solar Farm, which will be located between Rotherham and Doncaster, is currently in the early stages of development. The first public consultation will start on November 18 and run until January 17, 2025. A representative of the project confirmed that Solar energy portal that the eventual development could supply up to 750 MW to the National Grid, while…
Japanese scientists have developed a wide bandgap chalcopyrite solar cell that can reportedly achieve high open-circuit voltage and fill factor values. The device is intended for use in top cell applications in tandem devices. November 14, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Scientists at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan have fabricated a wide bandgap thin-film solar cell based on an indium-free chalcopyrite (CuGaSe2 or CGSe) absorber. CuGaSe2 has an energy band gap of 1.7 eV. It has so far been used in solar cells with a limited fill factor and no-load voltage. “We used techniques that…
The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has set a world record for energy conversion efficiency of 20.6% for perovskite solar cells with a large surface area of more than 200 cm². The result, confirmed by the German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE), marks an important milestone in solar cell technology. November 14, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Image: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) KRICT has said it has achieved a world record energy conversion efficiency of 20.6% for perovskite solar cells with a large surface area of more than 200 cm². The German Fraunhofer…
Australia has registered its 4 millionth rooftop solar installation, maintaining its status as a global leader with a total capacity of 25 GW, surpassing the amount of coal production nationwide. November 14, 2024 Ev Foley Image: Nick Jones, Unsplash By pv magazine Australia Australia has registered its 4 millionth rooftop solar installation, with a total capacity of 25 GW 3.15 GW added in the past year. Australian Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said the 4 millionth solar installation is a milestone for the country. “We are fortunate to call the world’s sunniest continent ‘home’, which means…