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A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australia by Victoria-based balance-of-systems supplier PV Connections has reportedly reduced the installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%. November 6, 2024 Ev Foley By pv magazine Australia Melbourne-based PV Connections says the pre-assembled Solarflex pipe could rupture solar system on the roof installation times up to 20%. Designed to minimize the time required to connect the cable on site, the Solarflex is available in 60m 2mm x 4mm, 50m 2mm x 6mm and 30m drums. 4.4mm. They are all equipped with an earth cable, in a UV-resistant, corrugated, self-extinguishing tube. The all-in-one…
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has advanced a vanadium flow battery (VFB) project to the design phase with the aim of developing a modular, scalable, turnkey, usable battery energy storage system (BESS). November 6, 2024 Ev Foley Image: Australian Vanadium Limited By ESS news AVL’s VSUN Energy subsidiary headquartered in Perth has begun the design phase of a vanadium stream BESS called Project Lumina, which is cost-competitive and creates a market for AVL’s vanadium oxide production. In this second phase of the project, VSUN will develop a construction-ready, detailed design and delivery strategy for modular, commercial, “turnkey,” utility-scale 100 MW VFB…
David Lloyd Leisure’s Dartford site (pictured) was one of the locations selected for a solar installation. Image: Pushing force. Centrica Business Solutions and solar PV developer Push Power have completed the installation of solar PV systems at ten David Lloyd Leisure Clubs across the UK. Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, contracted Push Power to design and install the roof-mounted PV systems. The first wave of installations took place at David Lloyd clubs in Basildon, Solihull, Southampton, Birmingham, Hull, Cardiff, Cambridge, Dartford, West Bridgford and Manchester, and the company notes that more locations will follow in the future. Nine…
New data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) says there is no scenario in which Ireland will meet its solar deployment capacity of 8 GW by 2030. With existing measures, the reality would be more like 5 GW, the government-run group estimates. November 6, 2024 Blathnaid O’Dea Ireland is at risk of falling 2.9 GW short of its 2030 national solar deployment target of 8 GW. This is evident from a new one report published by the SEAI. The group’s government-funded report National Energy Projections 2024 contains key findings from the latest national energy projections, which examine future…
An international research group has proposed a low-cost testing methodology for solar-powered water pumping systems that could reportedly improve water access in developing countries. The new approach enables continuous monitoring of boreholes without additional fuel costs or interruptions to water supply. November 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini An international research team has proposed a new testing method for photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVWPS) used for domestic water applications and irrigation in developing regions. “No previous studies have proposed such a method for evaluating borehole evolution over the lifetime of PVWPS,” says the lead author of the study. Simon Meuniertold pv magazine.…
Italian startup Hybitat Srl has developed a hydrogen production and storage system for the long-term storage of excess residential and commercial solar energy. The system includes a main unit with electrolyzer and fuel cell, as well as a storage unit with 3 kg hydrogen capacity and 100 kWh energy capacity. November 6, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Italian startup Hybitat Srl, part of Italian energy company SIT Group, has launched a new green hydrogen generation and storage system for applications in individual homes, energy communities, energy efficient companies and public buildings. “In anticipation of development plans, Hybitat has completed the sale of…
SolarPower Europe has released an agrivoltaic energy handbook, describing agricultural sector archetypes, business cases, agricultural and environmental factors and real-world project examples. It also urges European policymakers to increase support for the development of the agricultural sector. November 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett SolarPower Europe has a agricultural handbook with the agricultural sector to guide projects. It said the resource for farmers and solar developers is a “win-win-win” for agriculture, energy and society. The manual lists benefits such as an increase in crop yield of up to 60%, depending on crop type, season, regional climate and PV setup. It also highlights…
Energy Toolbase has announced that Solesca has joined the ETB Developer design services platform. This partnership brings Solesca’s pre-CAD design capabilities to ETB Developer users, providing faster, more accurate and cost-effective design solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) and community-scale solar projects. Solesca is an intuitive design experience that helps developers accelerate project timelines and improve team collaboration. With this integration, ETB Developer users can now seamlessly generate layouts, run energy simulations, and centralize their solar project design and financial analysis in one streamlined workflow. Solesca allows users to design projects of any size, from C&I and community scale to…
A Chinese-Italian research team has analyzed the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of photovoltaic facades or roofs in the event of fire, finding that when the tilt angle exceeds 30 degrees, the time to failure increases significantly. November 6, 2024 Lior Kahana A group of researchers from China and Italy tested the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of PV modules. They found that using a tilt angle greater than 30 degrees increased the time to failure. Using a uniform radiant panel and an experimental setup of an inclined panel, the scientists monitored…
FREYR batterya Norwegian battery cell developer, begins manufacturing solar panels after announcing it will acquire Trina Solar’s U.S. manufacturing operations. Inside the Wilmer panel assembly plant. FREYR, which previously sought to serve the energy storage and EV markets, was pursuing a gigawatt-scale battery factory in Coweta County, Georgia. Now the company will take control of Trina’s 5-GW solar panel assembly plant in Wilmer, Texas, and pay Trina $340 million for its U.S. manufacturing assets. FREYR indicated in an investor presentation that it is in the process of consummating an operating and intellectual property agreement between Trina and FREYR. Upon completion…