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Credit: DSD Renewables On October 3, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted comments on proposed rules for the Low-Income Community Bonus Credit as it transitions to the technology-neutral tax credit structure in 2025. Under the proposed rule, storage assets will no longer be eligible for the benefit beginning in 2025, creating red tape and headaches for private and community solar companies and issues with storage accessibility for solar customers. The incentive credit encourages companies to invest in solar projects that benefit low-income communities and households, including projects on tribal lands and as part of affordable housing developments. If companies…

DGIST improves the performance of quantum dot solar cells A research team led by Professor Jongmin Choi from DGIST’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Tae Kyung Lee from Gyeongsang National University and Professor Younghoon Kim from Kookmin University, has developed a new method that improves the performance and longevity of perovskite improves significantly. quantum dot solar cells. Their innovative approach addresses a key problem: surface deformations on quantum dots that hinder the efficiency of solar cells. Perovskite quantum dots are widely considered essential for the next generation of solar cells due to their high light-to-electricity…

The polysilicon production facility is currently being built by United Solar Polysilicon near Muscat. It will have a capacity of 100,000 tons. October 4, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Future Fund Oman (FFO), which is controlled by the sovereign wealth fund of Oman has decided to invest OMR 60 million ($156 million) in the $1.35 billion polysilicon production facility that United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC is currently building at the Sohar Port and Freezone, a deep-sea port halfway between Dubai and Oman’s capital, Muscat.“This new facility will improve That of Oman position in the renewable energy market and serve as a catalyst…

An artist’s impression of the 200MW Pond Energy Park in Scotland. Image: OnPath Energy. A 200MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bathgate, Scotland, has passed through West Lothian Council’s executive committee without objections. Ministers from the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit will now consider the proposals and decide whether to grant consent. The 200MW/400MWh 2-hour BESS, called the Pond Energy Park, is being pursued by renewable energy developer OnPath Energy, formerly Banks Renewables, with the hope of being operational by 2031. The project is expected to have an operational life of 25 years. . Billy Weir, chairman of Bathgate…

A German-Algerian research team has investigated ways to produce silicon from diatomaceous earth, a fossil material containing amorphous silicon dioxide. The researchers said that for potential solar cell applications, it will be crucial to extract silion with low impurity content. October 4, 2024 Jochen Siemer Diatomaceous earth has many uses: it can also be used to extract siliconImage: HawkBy pv magazine GermanyDiatomaceous earth, also called diatomaceous earth, has been used as a material for liquid filters since the 19th century. It is also used in the manufacture of thermal insulation materials, grinding and polishing agents, cleaning agents and insect repellents.The…

In 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 84, which established the state’s community solar program. The bill, sponsored by Senator Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Bernalillo), authorized 200 MW of community solar projects, enough to power 38,000 homes. The legislation also gave the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) the authority and direction to approve additional program capacity to be in effect by November 1, 2024. In October, the PRC did just that, expanding the program by another 300 MW – enough to power an additional 57,000 homes. In addition, the PRC approved true self-certifications to confirm the eligibility of low-income subscribers,…

A Guide to Power Purchase Agreements Imagine being able to switch to solar power without the hefty costs or the hassle of maintaining the system yourself. It sounds too good to be true, but that’s exactly what a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) offers. If you’ve been exploring solar energy options for your business, school, or organization, you’ve likely come across this term. But what exactly is a Solar PPA, and how does it work? In this guide, we’ll shed some light on this innovative financing model that’s making solar energy more accessible than ever before. We’ll explore the ins…

The solar power plant will be operational for forty years. Image: Anesco. Solar and energy storage company Anesco has been given the green light to develop a 48MW solar power plant in Coven, Staffordshire. South Staffordshire Council granted development consent for the project yesterday (October 3). Construction is expected to start in early 2025. The site will benefit from cutting-edge biodiversity improvements to support local wildlife and some of the country’s most threatened species. These improvements exceed planning requirements and will result in an estimated net biodiversity benefit of more than 200%. Once completed, the solar PV power plant will…

A report from marketplace operator EnergySage shows that average system costs are falling and payback times are improving. It highlighted Tesla’s recent market share gains in the inverter and energy storage market. October 4, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAEnergySage operates an online solar comparison marketplace, providing quotes to solar buyers in 50 states and Washington DC. The company has released its October 2024 Marketplace Insights reportwith data through the first half of 2024 on prices, design trends and more for the residential solar and energy storage sector. The report notes that residential solar prices on the platform averaged $2.69/W…

Australian electricity producer CleanCo is testing Australia’s largest grid-connected sodium sulfur battery at the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub project, 45 kilometers southwest of Brisbane. October 4, 2024 Ev FoleyQueensland state-owned electricity generator CleanCo Queensland is testing Australia’s largest grid-connected sodium sulfur (NAS) long-term battery energy storage system (BESS) on the Swanbank clean energy hub project, 45 km southwest of Brisbane.The 1.5MW NAS BESS provides a minimum of six hours of energy storage and is part of a feasibility study in partnership with Victoria-based energy solutions company Allset Energy, to complete the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for Swanbank.Germany-based chemical…