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Sunbeam has launched a new application programming interface (API), Sunvoy API. The Sunvoy API is designed to streamline and improve solar energy monitoring by providing integration with a wide range of applications and platforms. For solar operators using multiple monitoring platforms, Sunvoy offers a single API solution to access their various hardware. “We are excited to launch the Sunvoy API, which represents an important step forward in our mission to make solar energy more accessible and efficient,” said Herve Billiet, CEO of Sunvoy. “It is common for a company in the solar industry to have multiple brands of solar inverters,…

The Italian company and Huasun Energy are working together to produce wafers, cells and modules for the European market, with the aim of being the most cost-competitive in Europe. August 7, 2024 Sergio MatalucciBee Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huasun Energy to jointly develop the production of wafers, cells and photovoltaic modules at gigawatt scale, as part of a joint strategy to drive a sustainable Made in Italy energy supply chain .“Bee Solar and Huasun Energy will combine their expertise and resources to create a fully automated and advanced industrial project positioned to be the most…

ABC Supply is a prolific distributor in the North American roofing market and has expanded into solar component distribution as well. James Mason, VP of renewable energy at ABC Supply, is on this episode of Solar Spotlight to discuss the company’s history, motivations for entering the PV market and its ambition to reshape how solar contractors are supplied with solar hardware. A written portion of this podcast is below but be sure to listen to the full episode on your preferred podcast service.   SPW: Can you provide an overview of who ABC Supply is? James Mason, VP of Renewable…

The International Energy Agency predicts that solar energy will attract more investment than all other sources of electricity generation combined. Global energy spending will exceed $3 trillion for the first time this year. August 6, 2024 John Fitzgerald WeaverBy pv magazine USAThe International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that investment in solar photovoltaics will exceed $500 billion by 2024, exceeding the combined investment in all other sources of electricity generation.According to the World energy investments 2024 According to a report from the IEA, total energy expenditure, including fuels and infrastructure, will exceed $3 trillion for the first time this year. Of…

Bridge Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc., Solaris Energy and WATTMORE, announced their successful closing and kick-off of 1.8 MW of solar and storage projects across multiple facilities in the Rincon Reserve in San Diego County, California. This deal marks the completion of nearly three years of planning, design, grant writing and financial modeling. “We are very excited to move forward with this new project and are committed to providing renewable energy to our people, residents and businesses on our reserve. Together with our new partners, we are building an advanced solar and storage project to…

SunPower announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company has also entered into an asset purchase agreement with residential solar dealer Complete Solaria, which will serve as a stalking horse buyer (the first bidder) for assets associated with Blue Raven Solar, SunPower’s New Homes business and its non-installing dealer network. “We look to welcome Blue Raven Solar, the SunPower New Homes Division, and a portion of SunPower’s Dealer network into the Complete Solaria portfolio. This acquisition will strengthen our position in the market and put more…

Researchers have developed a quantum particle swarm optimization algorithm for maximum powerpoint tracking, which reportedly generates 3.33% more power when tested at higher temperatures and 0.89% more power when tested in partial shade compared to conventional swarm optimization algorithms. August 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniAn international research team has developed a quantum computing-based particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for real-time implementation of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in PV systems.The scientists explained that the quantum version of the PSO algorithm takes advantage of the high speed of quantum computers and reduces the interval of random numbers in subsequent stages to prevent…

The Shanghai-based solar energy development company has filed two complaints with the local branches of the Unified Patent Court in Munich and Hamburg. August 6, 2024 Edgar MezaChinese solar panel manufacturer JA Solar has initiated patent infringement proceedings against an unnamed rival solar panel manufacturer in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany.The two complaints, filed with UPC’s local branches in Munich and Hamburg, are against its competitor’s range of TOPCon solar modules and concern the infringement of JA Solar’s patents EP 2 787 541 B1 and EP 4 092 759 B1, the company said in a statement.“The abbreviation ‘TOPCon’…

A site plan for the Rigifa BESS proposal, to be developed by Field. Image: Field Three proposals for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects for the Scottish Highlands will be considered by the Highland Council. Proposals for Application Notices (PANs) have been submitted for three potential BESS projects, two by Field Energy and one by Forss Energy Storage. Filing a PAN is a legal requirement for major or national developments. PANs must be submitted to the local authority at least twelve weeks before the submission of a full planning application. The three BESS PANs will be discussed tomorrow (August 7)…

The provisional curator focuses on the restructuring and continuation of business operations. Bosswerk has been operating the Green Akku online store since 2010, where it sells photovoltaic systems and home storage systems. August 6, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt GreenAkku sells PV and storage systems to private and commercial customers.Image: GreenAkkuBy pv magazine GermanyThe German provider of PV and storage systems Bosswerk GmbH & Co. KG is bankrupt.The company, which has operated the GreenAkku online shop since 2010, filed for bankruptcy at the Krefeld District Court on July 24. The judges appointed Joachim C. Mohlitz, a partner at the Düsseldorf-based law firm…