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Cadmium telluride solar cells are usually based on non-ohmic back contacts that affect the open-circuit voltage of the device. Researchers in the United Kingdom attempted to address this problem by adding a nickel oxide back buffer layer, which formed an ohmic back contact and increased open-circuit voltage levels. August 5, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom have designed a cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell with a buffer layer of nickel oxide (NiO) deposited without oxygen, which reportedly significantly improves the device’s open-circuit voltage.They explained that CdTe cells generally suffer from low open-circuit voltage levels because these…
New research from Britain shows that Oman could use a floating PV farm at the Wadi Dayqah Dam to generate hydrogen. The scientist said the project is technically feasible, although only with advances in hydrogen storage technology could it become economically viable. August 5, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from the University of Exeter in the UK have explored the potential of installing a floating PV (FPV) farm on Oman’s Wadi Dayqah Dam and linking it to a hydrogen storage system.Using various software programs to simulate and optimize the project scope, the researchers found that the project is technically feasible, albeit at…
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 Thompson PeroNova, 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…
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to set up 2 GW of solar PV projects with 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage systems on a build-own-exploit basis. The projects can be implemented anywhere in India and must be connected to the inter-state transmission system. August 2, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaSolar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited bids for setting up 2 GW of solar PV projects with energy storage systems (ESS) in India. The projects must be developed on a build-own-operate basis. These can be located anywhere in India and must be connected to…
The AES Corporation today introduced “Maximo,” an AI-powered solar installation robot. Maximo is a robotic solution that works with construction teams to help meet the rapidly growing demand for renewable energy. AES released its first AI installation robot in 2021, called Atlas. According to the IEA, the annual increase in solar energy is expected to triple by 2035 and the workforce will need to almost double. Maximo can install solar panels in half the time and half the cost, working with on-site crews to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, reducing time-to-power for customers. “Maximo is the first proven solar…
Energy Charts and Agora Energiewende both report a production of 10.3 TWh of solar energy last month. Of this, almost 9.5 TWh was supplied to the grid. In addition, there were more than 80 hours of negative electricity prices in July. August 2, 2024 Sandra EnkhardtBy pv magazine GermanyWith the significant increase in photovoltaic solar energy in Germany, PV records are being reached faster. In July, installed PV systems produced a record total of 10.3 TWh, according to data from Agora Energiewende and Energy Charts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.According to the Agorameter analysis, PV systems generated…
New study highlights the role of old technology in future clean energy A Bronze Age technology could provide a fast and cost-effective method to meet the United Nations climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, according to recent Stanford-led research published in PNAS Nexus. The technique involves the use of heat-absorbing bricks, also called ‘refractory bricks’, stored in an insulated container to capture the heat generated by solar or wind energy. This heat can later be released by passing air through channels in the rock piles, allowing cement, steel, glass and paper factories to run on renewable energy even when…
An artist’s rendering of the array. Flint Hills Resources has announced it will build its second company-owned solar facility to power its U.S. refinery operations. The new solar facility will provide electricity to the company’s Corpus Christi West refinery, which produces jet fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel and gasoline, in addition to the chemical building blocks used in thousands of everyday products. The project is believed to be the second-largest utility-scale solar complex in the Corpus Christi area and the first solar project in Texas to deliver on-site self-generated electricity directly to an oil refinery. Under optimal conditions, the solar power…
Between August 19 and 30, the ground-mounted PV tenders will accept up to 925 MW of projects, in parallel with the building-mounted PV tenders, between August 26 and September 6, which aims for a total capacity of 300 MW. The latter marks the end of carbon footprint requirements based on life cycle assessment (LCA) in favor of a ‘country mix’ approach. August 2, 2024 Marie BeijerBy pv magazine FranceAwaiting the new one from France multi-year energy plan (PPE) and the new composition of government, the Directorate General for Energy and Climate (DGEC) and the Directorate General for Enterprises (DGE) have…
Limburg, the southernmost province of the Netherlands, has announced investments in solar panel manufacturer Solarge. Solarge plans to increase production capacity at its location in Limburg and also build a new factory. August 2, 2024 Patrick Jowett The Dutch province of Limburg has announced investments in solar panel manufacturer Solarge.Solarge produces lightweight solar panels designed to provide a solution in locations where conventional panels would be too heavy.In April, the company announced that it had raised $3 million in venture capital to increase the production capacity of its production facility in the city of Weert, located in Limburg. It is…