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Chinese manufacturer Deye says its new residential battery and integrated hybrid inverter system has a rated output power of 14 kW to 20 kW. July 11, 2024 Lior KahanaChinese inverter manufacturer Deye has developed a new series of low-voltage, three-phase energy storage systems (ESS) with integrated hybrid inverters.“The inverter’s 40V to 60V battery configuration provides a cost-effective and safe energy storage solution,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine. “Its expandable nature eliminates the need for a battery management system (BMS), making it perfect for a variety of applications from residential to commercial installations.”The series includes five models, with a nominal…

 Transitioning to net-zero is crucial for our survival. It involves calculating a company’s greenhouse gas emissions and working towards reducing them to zero. As such, both government and private sector actors are increasingly encouraging this process, generating numerous financial opportunities for companies that choose to become more sustainable.A compelling example comes from Apple Inc., which achieved carbon neutrality across its corporate operations in 2020. Apple’s commitment to net zero has not only bolstered its brand image but also saved millions through energy efficiency and renewable energy investments.This article explores similar opportunities and benefits that American small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…

Once completed, the four-hour battery energy storage project will operate under a 15-year contract with Elia, the Belgian electricity grid operator, and be located next to Engie’s gas-fired power station in Vilvoorde. July 10, 2024 Marija Maisch From pv magazine ESS news placeFrench electricity company Engie has started construction of one of Europe’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the gas power plant site in Vilvoorde, north of Brussels.Once completed, the 200 MW/800 MWh Vilvoode BESS project will cover a site of 3.5 hectares and contain 320 battery modules measuring 25 m x 4 m x 3 m. The…

The latest fact sheet from the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Program (IEA-PVPS) covers bifacial PV modules and advanced tracking systems. It is said that a combination of bifacial modules with single-axis tracking could increase energy output by as much as 35%. July 11, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Priamo Mendez, UnsplashBifacial tracking systems have the lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for more than 90% of the world, according to the IEA-PVPS division of the International Energy Agency. Are Task 13 fact sheet, which focuses on bifacial tracking, explains that a combination of bifacial modules with single-axis tracking produces the cheapest…

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps now has a solar + storage system in his Arizona home. Phelps, Panasonic brand ambassador, installed 90 solar panels (36.9 kW) and four battery units (72 kWh), all from Panasonic. “I am passionate about clean energy and a sustainable future for both my family and the world,” said Phelps. “For me, now that I have four children, I want to make the world a better place for them. Panasonic’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, including developing technologies to create a cleaner future such as high-performance solar panels and home energy storage, is the reason I chose to…

Scott Buckley Developer of renewable energy Green Solar Lantern has completed the sale of two fully permitted community solar projects Madison Energy Infrastructure. Both projects, each with a capacity of 975 kilowatts of alternating current, are under construction in Maine and are expected to be completed in 2024. The Mechanic Falls solar project has a DC capacity of 1,504.2 kW, located on 7,748 acres in Mechanic Falls, Maine, and is expected to produce 1,845,653 kilowatt hours annually. The Roosevelt Trail solar project in Windham, Maine, has a system size of 1684.8 kW DC, located on 11.24 hectares. This project is…

Enfinity Global has closed $162.4 million in financing for a 250 MW solar portfolio in Japan. The seven utility-scale projects are expected to produce 300 GWh of clean energy per year. July 11, 2024 Patrick Jowett US-based Enfinity Global has announced a JPY26.24 billion ($162.4 million) financing package for a 250 MW solar portfolio in Japan.Enfinity Global has seven operational utility-scale solar projects in its portfolio, one of which is under construction. The projects are expected to generate a combined 300 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power 60,000 Japanese homes. According to Enfinity Global, the portfolio has a…

Corvus Energy powers the first all-electric harbor tugboat in the US Corvus Energy has supplied the battery system for the Crowley eWolf, the first all-electric marine-powered harbor tug in the United States. The innovative eWolf tugboat, designed by Crowley and built by Master Boat Builders, will operate in the Port of San Diego, California. It features an integrated electric drive system from ABB with a Corvus battery system. Involvement of Corvus Energy, enabling zero-emission operations The eWolf is equipped with a Corvus Orca ESS, the most widely installed marine energy storage system, used on more than 700 ships worldwide. The…

Scientists in the United States have fabricated an all-perovskite tandem solar cell that reportedly exhibits reduced interfacial energy loss in the cell’s top device. It was built with a hole transport layer based on a compound known as P3CT that was doped with lead iodide. July 11, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers led by the University of Toledo in the United States has fabricated an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with a wide bandgap top cell based on tin-lead (Pb-Sn) perovskite and a low bandgap. bottom cell based on a conventional perovskite substrate.“The technology readiness level (TRL) of the tandem…

Deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Canada is increasing, with the announcement of a 705 MWh battery storage system delivery to Nova Scotia by Canadian Solar’s e-Storage and several other projects in provinces across the country. However, this increase cannot come soon enough, says Energy Storage Canada. July 11, 2024 Marija Maisch and Blathnaid O’DeaBy ESS newsCanadian Solar’s e-Storage has been awarded a contract by Nova Scotia Power to develop the first grid-scale battery energy storage projects at three locations in Nova Scotia, Canada.The projects, with a total capacity of 150 MW/705 MWh DC and located in Bridgewater,…