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Solar panels for Roman space telescope complete testing The solar panel sunshade for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has successfully passed a series of critical tests, keeping assembly on track for on-time completion. These solar panels are essential for powering and shading the observatory, enabling mission-critical observations while maintaining optimal instrument temperatures. The Roman team has developed two sets of panels: one intended for flights aboard the observatory and one for preliminary testing purposes. At NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, engineers assessed the test version in a thermal vacuum chamber. This chamber mimics the extreme temperatures…
German manufacturer EKD says its new Ampere.StoragePro E3 battery uses prismatic lithium iron phosphate cells and can be cascaded to reach up to 231 kWh. August 27, 2024 Petra HannenBy pv magazine GermanyThe new Ampere.StoragePro (ASP) storage system from the German manufacturer Energiekonzepte Deutschland (EKD) promises better performance, a longer lifespan and more safety.EKD said German design firm Studio FA Porsche helped develop the product, resulting in a more compact design with a timeless aesthetic featuring a metal housing, LED light bar and LED display.The Ampere.StoragePro E3 system is available in six versions with capacities ranging from 6.6 kWh to…
Sungrow will supply its PowerTitan BESS units for SSE Renewables’ Monk Fryston project. Image: Sungrow. Last week, the solar industry saw how public opinion continued to play an important role in the planning process. Meanwhile, there are big plans for battery energy storage in Britain. Solar energy portal rounds up the most important stories. Legal challenge against 500MW solar NSIP abandoned As confirmed on Wednesday (August 21), West Suffolk Council and Cambridgeshire County Council withdrew from the process and as a result, Suffolk County Council and East Cambridgeshire District Council were also forced to abandon the legal challenge. In a…
A European consortium of commercial and research groups is developing lighter, solar-powered, cost-conscious three- and four-wheel prototype vehicles for passengers and freight. The $13.4 million project envisions a platform with standardized components including the battery, powertrain and PV parts, as well as end-of-life support, maintenance and refurbishment. August 27, 2024 Valerie ThompsonThe Green Intelligent Affordable Nano Transport Solutions (GIANTS) is a 12 million euro, 42-month project with 23 partners from industry and research institutes. The group is designing a platform to enable three types of lighter, cost-conscious prototypes of solar-powered electric vehicles for passengers and freight.The platform includes battery technology,…
Illuminating the path to a bright future With abundant sunshine year-round, Colorado Springs offers tremendous potential for harnessing solar energy. Switching to solar energy is a smart, sustainable choice for homeowners in the region that offers significant benefits, from impressive cost savings to a smaller carbon footprint. Arousing interest: why switch to solar energy? Switching to solar energy offers numerous benefits, making it an attractive option for Colorado Springs homeowners: Savings on energy costs: Solar panels can significantly reduce energy bills, providing long-term savings and a strong return on investment. Environmental impact: Solar energy provides a clean, renewable energy source…
Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar has unveiled the first link in a domestic supply chain to support a planned six-fold increase in annual production, through a supply agreement with Capral Aluminum. August 27, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaTindo Solar has announced a new partnership with Capral Aluminum that will supply extruded frames for Australian-made solar panels, with the potential for new onshore aluminum production to support a proposed AUD 100 million ($67.9 million) gigafactory that will produce 7,000 panels per day can produce.Tindo Solar’s existing manufacturing facility in Adelaide has an annual capacity of 150 MW, but the…
Understanding the Essentials As solar energy becomes an increasingly popular choice for homeowners and businesses, understanding the permits and regulations for installing solar panels is important. Navigating this process can be complex because of varying local, state, and federal requirements. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify the permitting process, providing you with a clear understanding of what is required to install solar panels. Solar Panel Installation Regulations Solar panel installation involves a series of regulatory steps to ensure safety, compliance with local laws, and the proper integration of solar systems into the existing electrical grid. Regulations can vary significantly depending…
TMEIC says it will set up a 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas, in addition to relocating the headquarters of its TMEIC Corporation Americas unit to Houston in March 2025. August 26, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USATMEIC has said it will move its US headquarters to Houston, Texas in March 2025. The move will coincide with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Brookshire, Texas.TMEIC Corporation Americas will produce utility-scale solar inverters at the facility. It said the site is large enough to scale up to an annual production capacity of 9 GW of inverters and…
UK-based Aggreko has introduced two new mid-range battery storage solutions – 250 kW/575 kWh and 500 kW/250 kWh – for a variety of on-grid and off-grid applications. August 26, 2024 Marija Maisch By pv magazine ESS NewsAggreko has unveiled the latest additions to its battery energy storage offering, specifically designed for on-grid and off-grid applications in the North American market.The 250 kW/575 kWh And 500 kW/250 kWh Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) systems are plug-and-play solutions. They can be operated in island mode or used in hybrid power plants for a number of commercial and industrial applications.The containerized nature of the…
US researchers have applied robotics and automation to the discovery of perovskite material for use in tandem perovskite solar cell technologies. The robotic platform is multifunctional and can perform precursor mixing, spin coating, annealing and characterization of the optoelectronic thin films. August 26, 2024 Valerie ThompsonResearchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an automated material discovery and testing platform for tandem perovskite solar cell technologies. The robotic platform is multifunctional and can perform precursor mixing, spin coating, annealing and characterization of the optoelectronic thin films.Initially focused on perovskite technology, it is called Perovskite Automated Spin Coat Assembly…