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After a major interconnector trip, BESS kept the lights on in Great Britain. Image: SSE Battery energy storage systems (BESS) from several companies have proven their worth when supporting Britain through recent interconnection disruptions. BESS helped restore the power system after the NSL interconnector, which links Britain and Norway, suddenly stopped exporting power to the UK at around 8.47am yesterday (October 8). Norway’s power exports plummeted from 1.4 GW to zero, with the frequency on the network dropping to 49.59 Hz in two seconds – well below the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) operational limits of 49.8 – 50.2 Hz.…

The proposed brackish water desalination system uses photovoltaic electrodialysis to enable direct drive desalination at high production rates. It had been operating on truly brackish groundwater for 6 months and was reportedly able to use 94% of the PV energy extracted. October 9, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have built a brackish groundwater desalination system powered solely by PV energy that is reportedly able to quickly respond to small changes in solar radiation to maximize solar energy generation.“The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a rate that closely follows changes in solar energy,” the…

The City of Cape Town, South Africa, has started construction of a 7 MW solar power plant that it will own and operate. It has also issued a tender for the construction of a 5MW/8MWh battery energy storage system at the same site. October 9, 2024 Patrick Jowett Cape Town becomes the first city in South Africa to own and operate its own solar power plant.Construction is now underway on the city’s own 7 MW facility, which has the potential to scale up to 10 MW. It is located in the city of Atlantis, about 40 km north of the…

CEP renewable energy sources, NJR Clean Energy Ventures And CS energy have completed the 19 MWdirect current Foul Rift solar project located in White Township of Warren County, New Jersey. The project was built on a brownfield, a site with significant environmental damage, where a composting plant had existed for almost 30 years. The 19 MW Foul Rift solar project in Warren County, New Jersey. CEP renewable energy sources “This project demonstrates both New Jersey’s strong policy support for brownfield and landfill solar projects and the power of an electric solar farm development to remediate environmental damage that would otherwise…

Heliene has secured a $54 million investment from Transition Equity Partners to expand production of solar cells and modules in the United States. October 9, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAHeliene, a PV module manufacturer with operations in Canada and the United States, has announced the closing of a strategic equity investment of up to $54 million from Transition Equity Partners. The investment will support the expansion of Heliene’s manufacturing footprint.Transition Equity Partners’ strategic investment follows the announced one $50 million in 45X transfer of production tax credits to allow the company to reduce debt and complete the expansion of…

Futraheat has developed a 300kW/1.5MW heat pump that is said to be able to deliver steam up to 130C and achieve a coefficient of performance of 6.2. The first prototype was deployed at a brewery in Sussex. October 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini British startup Futraheat has developed an industrial heat pump that can be integrated into existing factory infrastructure to provide high-temperature process steam.“Unlike most heat pumps, which provide hot water up to around 80 degrees Celsius, the Futraheat heat pump can produce steam up to 130 degrees Celsius – essential for the brewing industry and believed to be a…

The Chinese manufacturer says its new frameless heterojunction panels rely on busbarless technology and 210mm wafers. The new products also have a temperature coefficient of -0.29%/C and weigh only 12.3 kg. October 9, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Chinese module manufacturer Cando solar energy Photoelectric Technology has launched new n-type heterojunction solar panels for applications in commercial and industrial PV systems. “The modules can also be used in balcony PV systems or building-integrated PV applications, thanks to their lower weight compared to conventional panels,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine.The Firm-Light Plus series Series is available in six versions, with powers ranging…

Dr. Richard Lu Sunbed plans to develop a 13.8 MW ground-mounted solar project known as Grandview, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The project is part of a three-project plan totaling 24.8 MW. In March, the Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1842, allowing the potential development of community solar projects in the state. The bill is currently under review by the Senate. “Community solar is a great way for everyone to access renewable energy,” says Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of SolarBank. “Community members can use solar energy and help build a sustainable future without having to…

A solar desalination system does not require additional batteries MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that works with the rhythm of the sun. The solar-powered system removes salt from water at a rate that closely follows changes in solar energy. As sunlight increases throughout the day, the system ramps up the desalination process and automatically adjusts to sudden variations in sunlight, for example by turning down in response to a passing cloud or turning up as the sky clears . Because the system can respond quickly to subtle changes in sunlight, it maximizes the utility of solar energy…

Researchers in France investigated the reliability of heterojunction solar panels in a humid, warm environment and found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation. October 9, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers from the French research center Institut Photovoltaïque d’Ile-de-France (IPVF) and EDF R&D, a division of French energy giant EDF, have conducted a series of tests to test the reliability of heterojunction (HJT) solar panels in a humid, warm environment. environment and has determined that sodium ions are the most important degradation factor.“Our research shows that sodium ions cause the breakdown of cell passivation, especially at the…