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China-based solar manufacturer and Oman’s sustainable investment firm Bakarat Investment have agreed to jointly set up a 10 GW solar module factory in the country with an investment of around $200 million. August 5, 2024 Vincent ShawChina-based solar manufacturer Q-Sun Solar has signed an agreement with Oman’s sustainable investment company Bakarat Investment to jointly set up a 10 GW solar module factory in the country with an investment of around $200 million.The facility, located in the Sohar Free Trade Zone, should have a capacity of 8 GW for modules and 2 GW for cells. It will produce both TOPCON and…
The founders of the solar app Sunvoy have launched a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform specifically for the solar industry. SunCRM. SunCRM integrates with HubSpot and provides custom solar-specific features that improve operational efficiency, streamline project management, and increase customer engagement. Developed by solar professionals, SunCRM addresses the unique challenges and demands facing the solar installation industry. This platform not only simplifies project management from lead generation through post-installation, but also provides robust analytics and customer relationship tools designed specifically for the needs of solar companies. SunCRM provides customized sales tools to align sales pipelines to accurately reflect the lifecycle…
Enphase As homes become increasingly electrified and utilities respond to higher demand with new and complex rate structures, solar + storage projects have to find more creative ways to improve homeowner ROI. The two largest residential solar inverter manufacturers have been adding new components to their offerings for the past few years. SolarEdge released its Energy Bank residential battery in the United States in 2021, added bidirectional EV chargers to its fleet in late 2023, and acquired EV charging software startup Wevo in April 2024. Enphase has been building its portfolio too, releasing a new LFP battery in May 2023,…
RNWBL, a green energy project O&M provider, has contracted SolarCycle to recycle PV modules from decommissioned and repowered projects. RNWBL is an O&M solutions provider for customers across wind, solar and battery storage projects. The company decommissions aged solar assets across North America, with current projects in California, Texas, Florida, Utah, Georgia and Maryland. The company is also completing several large modulerestoration projects across the Southwest. “RNWBL is excited to partner with SolarCycle to enhance our comprehensive turn- key solutions for project end-of-life solutions. RNBWL aims to ensure all of its customers’ needs are met throughout every phase of our projects,”…
US-based PeroNova specializes in metal halide perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells made with a new stability-enhancing interfacial treatment. It targets a range of applications including the aerospace and rooftop markets. August 5, 2024 Valerie ThompsonPeroNova, a US-based startup specializing in solar perovskite technologies, has developed a solar perovskite module for building-integrated solar photovoltaics (BIPV) and space applications.“Our new interfacial treatment technology improves the stability and reliability of perovskite films in testing and under manufacturing conditions. Thermal cycling resistance tests have shown more than 80% of initial energy conversion efficiency after 2,500 cycles,” a PeroNova spokesperson said pv magazine.The company is currently…
The two companies are working together to expand Hometree’s solar panel installation financing packages. Image: The solar network The Solar Nation, a network of solar panel installers, has partnered with Hometree to provide financing options for people looking to install residential solar panels. Hometree’s Solar Plan is a no-down payment financing option that allows potential solar panel owners to spread the cost of their solar panel installation over five to 25 years. Those using Solar Nation’s installer network can now easily access this financing package, regardless of which local installer they use. Kevin Holland, MD of The Solar Shed Ltd…
Small-scale solar installations in Scotland will increase by 174% by 2023 – including the installation at Edinburgh Castle (pictured). Image: Historic environment of Scotland. Solar Energy Scotland has raised concerns about the new energy efficiency standard for buildings proposed by the Scottish Government. Last week, the Scottish Government opened a consultation on implementation rules inspired by the international Passivhaus standard. The original, or ‘classic’ passive house was conceived when renewable energy sources were rare and expensive, thus confirming that buildings have very high levels of insulation and airtightness, leading to low energy demand. Passivhaus Classic has been replaced by ‘Plus’…
The UK is likely to copy EU regulations on end-of-life BESS projects, experts say. Image: RES A partner at a major British law firm has said that Britain is ‘likely’ to emulate EU regulations on waste batteries in the coming years. In conversation with our sister site Energy storage.news, Suriya Edwards, construction and engineering partner at law firm Freeths, highlighted some of the key issues with the lack of legislation for end-of-life batteries in BESS or EV applications, as well as the ways in which EU policy is leading the way on environmental responsibility for batteries. The EU recently introduced…
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has adopted several changes to the grid connection processes, including the implementation of an auction-based grid connection mechanism for power stations above 5 MW from 2026. August 5, 2024 Patrick JowettThe Romanian National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved a competitive auction-based mechanism for grid connections of new power stations of at least 5 MW. The new rule will come into effect from January 1, 2026.The approved methodology reflects the process outlined in the draft proposals published earlier this year. Auctions will take place annually, with a ten-year allocation period starting from the second…
Researchers at James Cook University have developed a process to synthesize graphene from tangerine peel oil, which they then used to recover silver from waste PV material. To demonstrate the quality of the recovered silver and synthesized graphene, they created a dopamine sensor that reportedly outperformed reference devices. August 5, 2024 Valerie ThompsonA team from Australia’s James Cook University has synthesized “free-standing” graphene using non-toxic and renewable tangerine peel oil that can reportedly be used for the recovery of silver from end-of-life organic PV devices.“Not only did it result in high-quality graphene, but it also demonstrated a remarkable ability to…