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The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA-PVPS) covers best practices for the optimization of bifacial PV tracking systems and discusses key areas for improvement. August 15, 2024 Patrick JowettThe IEA-PVPS has published a report on best practices for the optimization of bifacial photovoltaic tracking systems.The Task 13 report follows a fact sheet on bifacial PV modules and advanced tracking systems, published in July. It says PV systems using bifacial modules and single-axis trackers have become the leading configuration for utility-scale PV installations around the world, with more than 90% of modules sold using bifacial…

The Royal Dutch Standardization Institute (NEN) has warned Dutch consumers about the risks of poor balcony PV installations. August 15, 2024 Emiliano BelliniNEN has warned Dutch consumers against deploying balcony PV systems without taking precautions to avoid the risks associated with these do-it-yourself solutions.“Incorrect installation or connection can lead to dangerous situations,” the authority said in a statement. “The solar panels can blow away or fall through the roof, while an incorrect connection can cause a fire.” Regarding the wind and load-bearing capacity of the modules, NEN says that systems must be properly weighted, either with paving stones or with…

This is the first of a number of deliveries that Beam Global will make to British military bases. Image: Beam Global Several British Army bases in Cyprus are now equipped with solar EV chargers from Beam Global. The new solar EV ARC chargers will be used to power electric vehicles used on the Army base and will fit in a standard parking space. This is the first of a number of installations planned for British military bases; The Ministry of Defense (MoD) has ordered $1 million (£777,800) worth of Beam products, which will be delivered in the coming months. “We…

Ratings firm Crisil expects India’s renewable energy storage capacity to increase by 6 GW by fiscal 2028, thanks to a healthy pipeline. August 15, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaRatings agency Crisil said it expects India’s renewable energy storage capacity to increase by 6 GW by FY 2028, from less than 1 GW operational as of March 2024. It said the energy storage capacity expansions will be driven by a robust pipeline of projects in progress and expects a healthy pace of the auctions. Such an increase is crucial to sustainably absorb the increasing share of renewable energy sources in…

Scientists in India have conducted a comprehensive review of all direct expansion solar heat pump technology in an effort to broaden its application in homes. Such a system can produce hot water from 15 C to 60 C with an average coefficient of performance of 1.5 to 4.5. August 15, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers MIT World Peace University in India has conducted a comprehensive review of all direct expansion solar heat pump (DX-SHP) technology for domestic heating applications such as water heating, solar drying, space heating and industrial process heating.These systems can reportedly produce hot water from 15…

Maximizing the Performance of Your Solar Panels Investing in solar panels is a step toward sustainable living and energy independence. This commitment not only reduces your reliance on traditional energy sources but also contributes to a cleaner environment and long-term financial savings. The journey doesn’t end with installation- to truly harness the full potential of your solar investment, it is important to make sure that your solar panels are functioning properly and delivering the expected benefits. This requires ongoing performance monitoring. Regularly monitoring your solar panels can help detect any issues early, allowing you to address them before they impact…

EagleView brings its geospatial data and imagery library to Aurora’s solar modeling feature, allowing installers to design, plan and validate solar projects. August 15, 2024 Ryan Kennedy By pv magazine USAEagleView, an aerial imagery and analytics provider, and PV sales platform Aurora Solar have announced the launch of EagleView Powered models through the Aurora Solar Platform.This new modeling capability is the result of the partnership between the two companies. In March this year, it was announced that Aurora Solar would use EagleView’s high-resolution images from its aircraft fleet.Founded in 2013, Aurora Solar offers a cloud-based platform that uses lidar-based vision…

EagleViewan aerial imagery and analytics provider, delivers EagleView Powered models through the Aurora solar energy platform to improve to help solar energy designers in the residential market. Solar energy professionals rely on 3D roof models to accurately predict the final details of project installation and solar energy production for homeowners. The quality of these 3D models is essential to reduce unnecessary costs in the solar installation process, improve the speed of installations and increase homeowners’ confidence that the return on investment of solar PV systems in the will be accurate over time. “We understand that improvements in costs and confidence…

SEG Solar has invested $60 million in a new solar module factory in Houston, Texas. August 12, 2024 Michael PuttréBy pv magazine USASEG Solar has opened a new PV module manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The automated factory line has an initial capacity of 2 GW of n-type panels per year, with plans to expand to 5 GW by 2030.“We have invested $60 million here in Houston,” said Jun Zhuge, Chief Operating Officer of SEG Solar, as he addressed an audience composed mainly of customers, partners and local officials gathered for the opening. “We’re not just talking.”The fully automated production…

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is looking for advisors to map solar energy in seven of its member states: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Uganda. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is August 30. August 14, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Nicolas Jehly, UnsplashIGAD is seeking expressions of interest from consultants to execute assignments as part of Desert-to-Power’s (DtP) East Africa Regional Energy Project (EAREP).EAREP is the second phase of DtP and aims to develop and harmonize a regional renewable energy policy for the East African Sahel countries.IGAD plans to recruit national advisors in seven of…