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Quality control in synthetic photosynthesis validates the mimicry of natural light Humans can do many impressive things, but plants have a unique ability: they convert sunlight directly into energy through photosynthesis. Recent research now suggests that scientists are narrowing the gap in artificially replicating this process. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have successfully mapped the 3D structure of an artificial photosynthetic antenna protein complex called light-harvesting complex II (LHCII) and demonstrated that this synthetic LHCII closely mimics its natural equivalent. This breakthrough significantly advances the understanding of how plants capture and direct solar energy, marking an essential step toward advances…
LG Energy Solution expects strong demand for energy storage and plans to launch a high-capacity lithium iron phosphate product with 20% higher energy density, along with other offerings. The South Korean battery maker says it aims to begin U.S. production of batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) in 2025 and may convert its European electric vehicle (EV) production lines to ESS. October 29, 2024 Marija Maisch Image: LG Energy solution By ESS news LG Energy Solution posted consolidated revenue of KRW 22.18 trillion ($323 million) and operating profit of KRW 751.9 billion in the third quarter of 2024, including the…
The new X8 series system presented at Intersolar, a configurable device that works as a photovoltaic inverter, BESS converter and hydrogen cell rectifier, is now available. October 29, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina By pv magazine Spain Spanish manufacturer Jema Energy has unveiled its new X8 series inverter system, a fully configurable device that functions as a photovoltaic inverter, BESS converter and hydrogen cell rectifier. The capacity. power up to 40 C, with 90% up to 55 C. The maximum efficiency is 99% and 98.6% for the European model. The BESS system is configured for four hours and the modularity of…
Egyptian researchers have developed a mini refrigerator powered by one to four thermoelectric units with different voltages. They simulated and tested the system under different conditions, achieving a maximum coefficient of performance (COP) of 77.3%. October 26, 2024 Lior Kahana Egyptian researchers have built and analyzed a solar-powered mini refrigerator using thermoelectric units (TUs) for cooling. The thermoelectric coolers (TECs) in this study utilize the Peltier effect, in which electric current flows in series through p-type and n-type semiconductors, cooling one side of the device and heating the other. . “The primary objective of this research is to study the…
A site plan map for the development of Loch Fergus. Image: Locogen Aukera Energy has been granted planning permission for a 45 MW solar farm with 40 MW of co-located battery storage (BESS). The Loch Fergus project, jointly developed with Locogen, will be located near Ayr in South Ayrshire, Scotland and is expected to be operational in 2026. Aukera will build and operate the project, adding it to the company’s solar portfolio of more than 3 GW. According to community project documents, the site will house around 100,000 solar cells, mounted three meters above the ground, allowing sheep to continue…
Due to its generation capacity, East Pye Solar is considered a Nationally Important Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Image: Island green. Island Green Power is seeking public opinion on preliminary plans for a nationally significant solar and storage project in South Norfolk. The renewable energy developer has launched a public consultation on early-stage proposals for a 500MW solar development combined with a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could have an output of up to 500MW. The East Pye Solar project will be located on 1,100 hectares of land south of Norwich and north of Harleston. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels would be…
Researchers in Canada have created an experimental workbench for above-ground compressed air energy storage. Experimental data calibration reportedly ensured the model’s accuracy with an average absolute percent error of less than 4.0%. October 28, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers from Canada have analyzed the performance of an above-ground compressed air energy storage system (CAES) using both an experimental setup and a numerical model. A quasi-steady-state system modeling approach was then able to predict several parameters of the experimental setup with a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of less than 4%. “This study hypothesizes that the development of a fully instrumented test…
The transaction, consisting of shares and convertible bonds, will cover Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Croatia. RP Global aims to deploy 2.5 GWp of sustainable energy over the next five years. October 28, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine France Paris-based asset management company Mirova has announced a total investment of €480 million519 million) in Austrian renewable energy developer RP Global. Founded in 1984, Vienna and Madrid-based RP Global has a development portfolio of more than 14 GWp, mainly photovoltaics, wind and storage. The transaction covers seven markets: Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Croatia. The two…
Solis announced that its S6 Home Hybrid Energy Storage String Inverter and 25-100K 1000V Commercial String Inverters have achieved LUMA certification in Puerto Rico. This important milestone underlines a strong commitment to providing high-quality, reliable and efficient solar energy solutions to the Puerto Rican market. LUMA certification ensures that products meet the highest industry standards and are well suited to the unique demands of the Puerto Rican energy landscape. Key highlights of the certified products include: S6 Home Hybrid Energy Storage String Inverter: Designed for residential use, this inverter offers superior scalability and flexibility, allowing homeowners to optimize and better…
The Maryland Energy Administration launched the initiative FY25 SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program. Streamline Solar for Maryland, a coalition of leading environmental and community advocacy groups including Solar United Neighbors, Permit Power, Sierra Club, Environment Maryland, Maryland Rooftop Solar Coalition and the Solar Energy Industry Association, celebrated the opening of grant applications and the future of immediate consent across the state. The program will provide financial assistance to counties, cities, towns and other local jurisdictions in Maryland to expedite the solar plan review and permitting process through the adoption of the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory SolarAPP+ software…