Author: solarenergy

Belgian team wins ‘most extreme’ solar car race in South Africa A team of Belgian students and engineers won a solar-powered car race in South Africa on Friday that is widely considered the most challenging for testing the technology. More than a dozen teams took part in the eight-day race covering thousands of kilometers, with varying weather and altitude extremes adding to the complexity for designers. “Innoptus claimed victory after breaking their own record not once, but twice during the competition,” Sasol Solar Challenge organizers said in a statement. The race, which has been held every two years since its…

The government of the Canadian province of Quebec is calling on the utility Hydro-Quebec to conduct two solar tenders for a total of 300 MW – one by the end of 2024 and another by the end of 2026. This is the first call from the province for the development of solar energy on a commercial scale. basic. September 19, 2024 Patrick Jowett The government of the Canadian province of Quebec has commissioned two solar energy tenders to purchase 300 MW of solar energy.According to one decree Public utility Hydro-Quebec announced earlier this week is expected to conduct its first…

A second life for lithium-ion batteries could propel future space missions The use of lithium-ion batteries has doubled globally in the past four years, contributing to the growing amount of hazardous battery waste. This increase underlines the urgent need for more effective recycling solutions. Scientists from several Polish research institutions, including the Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology (PBS), the Institute of Basic Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Physical Chemistry of PAS in Warsaw, and the University of Science and Technology of Wroclaw, have introduced a promising approach in the journal ‘ChemElectroChem’. The research…

Hoymiles says it has commissioned a microinverter factory in Monterrey, Mexico, with an initial production capacity of 500,000 units per year. September 19, 2024 Luis Ini By pv magazine LatAmChinese microinverter manufacturer Hoymiles has opened its first overseas factory in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The facility will focus on the North American and Latin American markets.The company has set up the factory in the Vynmsa Industrial Park, 6 km from Monterrey International Airport. It covers 6,700 square meters and is “equipped with extensive production resources, including warehouses for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), materials and finished products,” the company said.…

Researchers in Spain have calculated the potential self-sufficiency of rooftop solar energy in eight districts of Madrid, Spain. They found that single-family homes can achieve a self-sufficiency rate of more than 70%, while urban areas with high-rise buildings can reach 30%. September 19, 2024 Jose Pedrosa and Pilar Sánchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainA group of researchers from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Center for Energy, Environment and Technological Research (CIEMAT) have analyzed the potential self-sufficiency of solar photovoltaics on residential buildings in eight neighborhoods of Madrid.The neighborhoods were chosen to determine the impact of urban and building features…

In a new weekly update for pv magazineSolcast, a DNV company, reports that as Storm Boris raged across Europe, snow began to fall in some regions for the first time this season. The situation is stabilizing as the system weakens and an area of ​​high pressure establishes itself across the region. September 20, 2024 SolcastStorm Boris has brought a mix of extreme weather to Europe, ranging from heavy rainfall and flooding to the first snow of autumn, according to an analysis using the Solcast API. This low-pressure system, dubbed Boris by Italy’s Servizio Meteorologico, unleashed record-breaking rain across central Europe,…

Carbon, a French manufacturer of PV modules, has unveiled plans to acquire panel manufacturer Photowatt, part of French energy giant EDF. September 18, 2024 Gwénaëlle DeboutteBy pv magazine FranceFrench solar panel manufacturer Carbon has announced a “draft agreement” to acquire PV module manufacturer Photowatt from its current parent company, EDF Renouvelables, part of French energy giant EDF.“We guarantee the maintenance and growth of the site in Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère), as well as the preservation of all jobs,” says France Etienne Roche, director of engagement at Carbon. pv magazine France.Roche did not provide details of the meeting with Photowatt employee representatives on…

Authors of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2024, the world had 408 operational reactors producing 367 GW by mid-year, which is significantly less than forecasts of installed solar capacity by the end of the year and five times less than cumulative PV capacity of the world. , which is now approaching 2 TW. September 19, 2024 Emiliano BelliniThe World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR) 2024overseen by French nuclear energy consultant Mycle Schneider, shows that the installed PV capacity in the world is now almost five times that of nuclear power.“The role of an annual report like the WNISR is…

Airbus to supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar panels for MDA AURORA satellites Airbus is owned by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a global leader in advanced space technology and services, has been selected to supply solar panels for its MDA AURORA TM software-defined satellite product line. This satellite system aims to expand communications networks around the world by enabling satellite constellations for improved global connectivity. Under the agreement, Airbus will supply more than 200 Sparkwing solar panels, which will be manufactured at its high-capacity factory in Leiden, the Netherlands. These solar panels, the largest Sparkwing version to date, feature two…

The GEN24 Plus inverter is designed for US solar installations and allows users to connect their solar panels to home energy storage. September 20, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAFronius has introduced a new hybrid solar inverter, the GEN24 Plus, following its release GEN24 residential solar string inverter series.The inverter, intended for the US market, allows homeowners to connect their solar panels to battery energy storage.The inverters range from 208 V to 240 V, include Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and have an AC rated output power of 3.8 kW to 10 kW, depending on the model.With the Fronius GEN24…