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Trinasolar Evergreen (Shanghai) PV technology. Co., Ltd., a building-integrated photovoltaic unit (BIPV) from Trina Solar, has launched four new products for public, industrial and infrastructure projects. Trina Solar aims to capture a share of the fast-growing BIPV market. October 28, 2024 Vincent Shaw Trinasolar Evergreen, the BIPV unit of Trina Solar, has launched four new BIPV products aimed at public, industrial and infrastructure projects. It introduced the new solutions at a recent event, as Trina Solar actively targets part of the fast-growing BIPV market. The new line includes solar panels for roofs of public buildings, industrial solar walls for factory…
The company has assets in 19 countries, including Great Britain. Image: Light source bp. Solar PV developer Lightsource bp has sold its last shares and transferred the remaining 50.03% stake in the company to oil and gas giant bp. As reported on our sister site, PV technology, bp first revealed plans to acquire full ownership of Lightsource bp in November 2023, stating that the two sides believed this was the “right time” to scale up further the solar developer. William Lin, bp’s executive vice president for gas and low-carbon energy, said taking over full ownership of the solar developer will…
The Spanish company said its new tracker “is designed for maximum adaptability to any terrain.” It works with all PV modules. October 28, 2024 Lior Kahana PV hardware (PVH)a Spanish manufacturer of solar trackers and mounting systems, has unveiled a new solar tracker for utility-scale projects. The new tracker, called AxoneDuo Infinity, can reportedly work with linked or unlinked PV rows with two, three or four strings per row. “Our latest solar tracker is designed for maximum adaptability to any terrain. With the lowest number of motors and controllers per string, it offers different combinations for every configuration,” a company…
Installing solar panels on your roof isn’t just a step toward embracing renewable energy. It’s an investment in a sustainable lifestyle, an effort to reduce your carbon footprint and a smart move to increase the value of your property. You don’t just use energy; you enter a future where you control your power. Here’s how a solar panel rooftop installation can be a game-changer for you in Colorado.
As solar panel deployment becomes more prevalent, commercial lenders will increasingly encounter buildings, fields and parking lots covered in photovoltaic systems. When calculating mortgages for commercial properties, lenders will be in one of three scenarios: The property owner owns the solar panels; the property owner leases the roof, field or parking lot to a third-party for solar panel installation; or the property owner leases the solar array through a power purchase agreement (PPA) without owning the panels or system. Each scenario carries distinct implications for lenders, which are important to understand to navigate solar-related financing. Property owner also owns the…
University of Virginia’s AI model improves grid reliability as renewable energy sources dominate As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power expand, managing the reliability of the electricity grid becomes increasingly challenging. Researchers from the University of Virginia have introduced an advanced artificial intelligence model that addresses the uncertainties of renewable energy generation and the growing demand for electric vehicles, improving the reliability and efficiency of the electric grid. Introducing Multi-Fidelity Graph Neural Networks for Grid Management The model uses a novel approach based on multi-fidelity graph neural networks (GNNs) to improve power flow analysis, which is critical…
From pv magazine 24/10 The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden has put infrastructure financing and job creation in the manufacturing sector at the center of its policy messages. The government is beginning to see the fruits of its labor in the form of legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Creating Useful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, and the 2022 IRA move from interpretation to action. The IRA created both supply and demand side incentives for clean energy producers, and global investors have taken notice. Clean energy projects installed in the United States that source at least…
An increase in the number of battery storage installations is evident from installer data from the British accreditation body MCS. While 2024 is comfortably the best year on record, Alex Hughes, head of MCS Scheme, tells ESS News she would like to see even more solar installers gain storage accreditation. October 28, 2024 Matthew Lynas By ESS news It has been a record year for accredited battery storage facilities in Britain. September 2024 was the best month ever according to data collected by the UK certification body MCS, with 1,193 registered certified installations. Certification is not required to install battery…
Researchers in China and Malaysia simulated a new structure for copper-zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) cells with a tungsten oxide buffer layer and a field kesterite layer on the back surface. A device simulated with this configuration achieved an open-circuit voltage of 1.2 V and a fill factor of 83.37%. October 28, 2024 Valerie Thompson A group of researchers from China and Malaysia have proposed a new structure for copper-zinc tin sulfide (CZTS) thin-film solar cells in an effort to improve efficiency and use more environmentally friendly materials. The team chose tungsten oxide (WO3) as the buffer layer based on the…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are financing a 99 MW solar project in southwestern Croatia with a total investment of €62 million ($67.2 million). Construction will start next year and commissioning is scheduled for 2026. October 28, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Michael Wilson, Unsplash The EBRD and the EIB have signed loan agreements with the Croatian state-owned company Hrvatskaelektroprivreda (HEP) for the construction of a 99 MW solar power plant. The loan contracts total €62 million, of which €31.6 million from the ERBD and €30.4 million from the EIB. The solar…