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Finland-based Wärtsilä Energy has upgraded its GEMS digital energy platform to transform the way GWh-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects are managed in Australia. August 14, 2024 Ev FoleyBy pv magazine AustraliaWärtsilä Energy has launched an upgrade of its GEMS software product. It claimed this will change the way GWh-scale BESS is managed in Australia.The GEMS digital energy platform connects energy assets to markets and monitors, controls and optimizes assets at both site and portfolio levels, with the new iteration, GEMS 7, operating autonomously to support multi-GWh scale energy storage projects.In Australia, Wärtsilä uses the GEMS management system at project…

New solar coatings can significantly reduce the need for traditional solar farms Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics have introduced an innovative method of generating solar energy that bypasses the need for conventional silicon-based solar panels. Their new approach involves applying an energy-generating coating to everyday objects ranging from backpacks to vehicles and mobile devices. This advanced light-absorbing material is not only thin but also flexible, allowing it to adapt to almost any surface, including buildings. By using a technique developed in Oxford, in which multiple light-absorbing plates are placed in a single solar cell, the material…

The new products use propane refrigerant and have a seasonal coefficient of performance of more than 5. According to the manufacturer, it can reach a supply temperature of 75 C even when it is -15 C outside. August 14, 2024 Emiliano Bellini South Korean electronics manufacturer LG has launched two new versions of its product Therma V R290 Monobloc residential heat pump.The new air-water heat pumps have a capacity of 7 kW and 9 kW respectively. “Following the successful launch of the large capacity models (12, 14, 16 kW) at last year’s IFA, the new Therma V models come with…

Vikram Solar says its new Suryava bifacial heterojunction (HJT) module has an efficiency level of more than 23%. August 14, 2024 Uma GuptaBy pv magazine IndiaVikram Solar has released the new Suryava HJT bifacial PV module.“Inspired by the Sanskrit word ‘Surya’, SURYAVA captures the essence of solar energy and symbolizes the warmth, radiance and life-giving power of the sun, promising a new era of sustainable energy solutions,” the company said.HJT solar cells differ from traditional solar cells by combining crystalline and amorphous silicon layers, improving energy generation. The manufacturer said this innovative approach allows Suryava, a 20 busbar module, to…

US researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory used a circular economy framework to determine how metal halide perovskite solar panels can be scaled, deployed and designed to be easily recyclable in the future. August 14, 2024 Valerie ThompsonResearchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) used a circular economy framework to determine how future metal halide perovskite solar panels can be scaled, deployed and designed so they are easily recyclable.While initiatives are underway to commercialize metal halide perovskite (MHP) solar technology, particularly efforts to ensure sustainable performance in the field, NREL researchers…

(Source: Wood Mackenzie) According to the latest report from Wooden Mackenzie and the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). The cumulative solar installations in the national community will reach 14 GW by the same year. Program pipelines remain strong in mature state markets for now. Wood Mackenzie predicts the national community solar market will grow by an average of 5% per year through 2026 and then shrink by an average of 11% through 2029. Expanded program capacity and the creation of new state markets have the potential to drive further growth beyond 2026. In a bull case forecast scenario, Wood…

Exploratory drilling and testing will take place over the next three months. Image: SSE Renewables. Exploratory tunneling for SSE Renewables’ Coire Glas project, the first large-scale pumped water storage system (PHES) in Britain in 40 years, has been completed. The proposed Coire Glas storage development would have an installed capacity of 1,300 MW and be capable of providing 30 GWh of long-term electricity storage. It is being developed by the sustainable energy branch of the British energy producer SSE. Exploration work at Coire Glas began in December 2022 and is being completed by Strabag UK, a construction company specializing in…

Ebon Solar says it will invest $942 million in a solar cell factory in New Mexico, creating more than 900 jobs. August 13, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAEbon Solar, a Delaware-based solar cell manufacturing company, has said it will open a manufacturing facility in New Mexico. The US state, a center for advanced manufacturing, will now be home to an Ebon Solar facility.The company will invest approximately $942 million in establishing the facility, which is expected to create 900 full-time jobs. The project is being developed in Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol industrial development area.The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)…

The administration of US President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation stating that the 14.25% tariff rate quota on solar cells will remain in place, but the volume will increase from 5 GW to 12.5 GW. August 13, 2024 Anne Fischer Image: Niklas9416, PixabayBy pv magazine USAUS President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation to keep tariffs on crystalline silicon PV cells at 14.25% while allowing imports of up to 12.5 GW, up from 5 GW. This includes cells that may or may not be partially or fully merged into other products and is effective from August 1, 2024.The solar…

The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project announced plans to install a 26.88 kW solar panel with help from Everybody Solar. The solar installation project will enable ZYEP to translate energy cost savings directly into youth programs, further supporting their mission to empower Zuni youth. “This solar energy initiative represents a pivotal moment for our organization and the Zuni community,” said Tahlia Natachu-Eriacho, ZYEP Executive Director. “By harnessing clean energy, we not only reduce our impact on the environment, but also create more opportunities for our youth to thrive. It is a testament to our commitment to building a sustainable and vibrant…