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An international team of scientists has combined cyclic olefin copolymers with an aluminum oxide powder to create a filament that can be used by a 3D printer to create anti-reflective covers for PV modules. The proposed innovation can reportedly improve the efficiency of PV cells by more than 25%. November 5, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers led by Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University have developed a 3D-printed anti-reflective cover sheet for PV modules. The wrapper is based on cyclic olefin copolymers (COC), to which a powder of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) has been added in different concentrations. COC are polymers with exceptional…
By offering cheap energy storage, concentrating solar energy has enormous potential. However, international standards are needed to become a competitive market proposition. November 5, 2024 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Solar thermal energy, also called concentrated solar energy (CSP), is a renewable energy that uses the sun’s heat captured by various types of focusing mirrors. The energy from the concentrated sunlight heats a high-temperature fluid in a receiver, travels to a heat exchanger and ultimately drives a steam or gas turbine to produce electricity. The CSP market was a promising renewable energy source in the 1990s, but in recent years the…
By pv magazine Spain The DANA weather phenomenon, which can cause intense storms and heavy rainfall in the Mediterranean, has caused significant flooding of both rooftop and utility PV systems in the Valencian Community and Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. Exposure to water can have serious consequences for electrical equipment such as inverters and batteries. It can cause a short circuit because water acts as a conductor that bridges circuits. Even after drying, water residues can lead to corrosion in sensitive electronic components. The insulation of cables and components can also be damaged by contact with water and abrasion caused by…
Solar energy has come a long way since its beginning. As technology advances, we’re seeing new ways to harness the power of the sun. One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the rise of solar tiles. These sleek, modern alternatives to traditional solar panels are changing the game for homeowners and businesses alike. What Are Solar Tiles? Solar tiles, also known as solar shingles or solar roof tiles, are photovoltaic cells designed to look like and function as conventional roofing materials while also producing electricity. Unlike traditional solar panels that are mounted on top of existing roofs,…
The £395 million financing package for the Thurrock project (pictured) was provided by a syndicate of six major banks. Image: Statera Energie Energy storage developer Statera Energy has announced that it has secured a total of £395 million in funding for a major battery energy storage system (BESS) and generation project. The Thurrock Flexible Generation project, which consists of a 300MW/600MWh BESS and a 450MW flexible generation development, has now reached financial close via debt facilities provided by a syndicate of six energy and infrastructure finance banks. The banks involved include household names including Lloyds Bank, which acted as the…
Targeted at the distributed generation segment, the Hi-MO X10 is designed to maximize reliability, cost-effectiveness and long-term performance. Image: LONGi. LONGi introduced its next generation back contact modules earlier in October using its proprietary HPBC 2.0 cell technology with a mass production power of 670W. It claims a module efficiency of up to 24.8%, which the company claims is the global record for mass production power. module efficiency for back-contact modules would break. Thanks to the popular module size of 2,382 mm x 1,134 mm, it performs 30 W better than conventional TOPCon modules. Focused on the distributed generation segment,…
India has been re-elected as chairman of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with France as co-president, for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. November 5, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India The seventh session of the ISA Assembly in New Delhi elected India as President and France as Co-President for a period of two years from 2024 until 2026. India ran unopposed for the presidency, while France and Grenada contested the co-presidency. The assembly elects the president and co-president based on fair geographic representation. ISA members are grouped into four regional categories: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe…
A European research team has attempted for the first time to combine perovskite solar cell technology with textile ceramics in a new building-integrated photovoltaic device. The result is a sunstone with potential for future commercialization, according to its makers. November 5, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A research group led by the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC) in Spain has developed a solar stone based on textile ceramic technology (TCT) and perovskite photovoltaics. The new device is intended for applications in building-integrated solar photovoltaics (BIPV). “We plan to commercialize this technology,” said the study’s corresponding author, Pedro Casariego pv magazine. “This was…
New research shows all the challenges that smart inverters will face in the coming decades, including cybersecurity issues and rising production costs. The scientists explain that despite the new possibilities offered by the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, their application can also lead to an increasing number of cyber risks. November 4, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology in Bangladesh has conducted an extensive study of all “next generation” grid-resistant inverter technologies and concluded that more work is needed to ensure their cybersecurity. “Power inverters are increasingly connected to smart grids…
New solar and storage installations supported by the Dept.’s Loan Programs Office. of Energy, will improve grid security for Puerto Rico. LPO announces $861 million loan guarantee for Puerto Rico’s solar and storage portfolioWashington, DC The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced an $861.3 million loan guarantee to finance the construction of two solar and storage facilities and two standalone battery energy storage systems in Puerto Rico. The borrower is Clean Flexible Energy, an indirect subsidiary of The AES Corporation and TotalEnergies Holdings USA. ITC is quick to ignore Commerce’s aluminum extrusion tariffsWashington, DC Recently imposed trade tariffs…