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Despite the difficulties in France, Next2Sun still sees growth opportunities in Europe, starting in Italy. This is what the German agrivoltaic supplier says pv magazine that it is also becoming more and more active in Japan. August 12, 2024 Sergio Matalucci, Marie Beyer and Lara MorandottiNext2Sun is focusing on expanding into the Italian market for agrivoltaic systems, while also targeting Switzerland and Austria for its solar fencing solutions.“Germany is the most important market for our agriPV products, followed by Austria. Italy is the growing market in Europe, thanks to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and approved legislation,” said…
A 78 kW floating PV installation powered the Paris Olympic Village. It was transported 900 meters along the River Seine to supply renewable electricity to the athletes’ village. August 12, 2024 François Puthod By pv magazine FranceThe world’s largest mobile floating PV installation was used on the River Seine for the Paris Olympic Games. The 78 kW solar installation, rented by EDF ENR, supplied green electricity to the central hub of the athletes’ village.The project, covering 470 square meters, operated independently without connection to the electricity grid, adapting its output to the needs of the site in real time. It…
Thousands protest in the Serbian capital against the lithium mine Thousands took to the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest against the restart of a controversial lithium mine that will provide a crucial source for Europe’s green energy transition. Before the rally, two leading protest figures said security officials briefly detained them, warning them that any attempt to block roads during the protest would be considered illegal. Thousands chanted “Rio Tinto, get out of Serbia” and “You shall not dig” as they gathered in central Belgrade before setting out on a march through the city. Interior…
The BESS, which uses second-hand batteries at the Porsche Leipzig factory, has a capacity of 5 MW and an energy content of 10 MWh. The system can be used for short periods with an overload of up to 20%. The 4,400 battery modules of the Porsche Taycan electric sports cars are housed in four battery containers.The use of second-life batteries increases value in the battery value chain, as used batteries can remain in stationary storage systems for up to ten years before being recycled. The battery storage system of the Porsche factory in Leipzig is supplied with energy from the…
In a new scientific paper, researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia presented the 33.7% efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell announced in May last year. They explained that the device is based on a perovskite additive known as tetrahydrotriazinium, which reportedly improves the phase stability of the perovskite film under heat and light conditions. August 12, 2024 Valerie ThompsonA team of researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has revealed the details of the 33.7% efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell that the Saudi university announced in May 2023.In the study “Enhanced…
In the latest financial stability ranking of inverter manufacturers, Hoymiles Power Electronics, Eaton, Enphase, Kstar and Delta Electronics are in the top five. August 12, 2024 Valerie ThompsonSinovoltaics, a Hong Kong-based quality assurance services company, has released the third edition of its report Financial stability ranking of Sinovoltaics PV inverter manufacturerwith 32 manufacturers. The ranking is based on publicly available information about listed companies.The top ten inverter manufacturers are China’s Hoymiles Power Electronics, Irish energy management specialist Eaton, US-based microinverter specialist Enphase Energy, China-based Kstar Science and Technology and Taiwan-based Delta Electronics, followed by China’s Sinexcel, Switzerland-based ABB, China’s Goodwe,…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced actions to address unfair and deceptive consumer acts and practices in the residential solar industry. The Treasury Department, the CFPB and the FTC have issued consumer advisories alerting the public to spot potential unfair and deceptive practices and encouraging consumers to file complaints of suspicious conduct with the FTC, CFPB and state consumer protection agencies. The Treasury Department, the CFPB and the FTC, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
HKUST researchers increase the stability of perovskite solar cells with a new chiral interface Researchers from the School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking chiral structured interface in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This innovation significantly improves the sustainability and energy conversion efficiency of the cells, marking a crucial step towards their large-scale commercialization. Perovskite solar cells, which use perovskite-structured materials, have gained attention due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of production compared to traditional silicon solar cells. However, despite the rapid progress, the path to commercialization has been slowed by…
DSD Renewables (DSD) is partnering with General Energy Corporation to deploy a 1.54 MW portfolio of rooftop solar projects across three Illinois park districts. The facilities, located in Elmhurst, Sycamore and Urbana, are estimated to generate approximately 1.8 GWh of solar energy annually that can be used to power operations and reduce the carbon footprint. These projects will integrate solar energy on a new scale into Illinois park districts, setting a standard for sustainable public space practices across the state and nation. “Illinois has a proven history of implementing energy efficiency programs, and these projects will only add to that…
Solarvest has signed five separate Green Power Agreements (CGPAs) in Malaysia through two joint ventures. August 9, 2024 Patrick Jowett Solarvest Holdings Berhad has signed five separate CGPAs in Malaysia. The agreements are with a Malaysian multi-asset exchange, two global semiconductor manufacturers and a data center service provider.The deals were made through two joint ventures: one with Savelite Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and TNB Renewables Sdn. Bhd., and another solely with TNB Renewables Sdn. Bhd.Under the CGPAs, Solarvest and its partners will own and develop two solar power plants in Lumut, Perak, and Kulim, Kedah – both in western Malaysia.The projects…