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A map showing the proposed Lark Hill Solar Farm. Image: Green Switching Capital Green Switch Capital has announced that it has been granted full planning permission for its 49.95 MW Lark Hill Solar Farm in Essex. Planning permission has been granted by Rochford District Council for the development, which will be sited on 66 hectares of land near Canewdon, Essex. The project is expected to have an operational life of 40 years, after which the site will be restored to its previous state. According to the planning application documents, sheep are allowed to graze on the site, with the application…
Italian energy producer ERG has launched an initiative to reuse discarded solar panels from renovated power stations for social solar projects. The program aims to support communities, hospitals, families and schools in Africa and Italy, using panels that are still in good condition and fully functional. September 20, 2024 Massimiliano TripodoBy pv magazine ItalyItalian energy supplier ERG has commissioned its fourth “Social Purpose for Solar Revamping” project in Limestre, Tuscany.This project aims to give a second life to solar panels discarded during the recent renewal of the company’s solar assets in Italy. These panels still provide a significant percentage of…
Yashika Energy Systems has partnered with Germany’s Next2Sun and Wattkraft India to launch pilot projects integrating vertical bifacial solar technology with agriculture, ranging from 100 kWp to 500 kWp. September 20, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Next2Sun/Yashika Energy SystemsBy pv magazine IndiaYashika Energy Systems has partnered with Next2Sun Germany and Wattkraft India to introduce Next2Sun’s vertical solar technology in India. They signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the partnership at Re-Invest 2024, recently held in Gujarat, India.Next2Sun’s vertical installation of bifacial solar panels has made it possible to continue farming on the same land while generating high solar energy output,…
Brooklyn SolarWorks today announced its official acceptance into the NYC Accelerator Service Provider Program. This distinction positions Brooklyn SolarWorks as a trusted resource for building owners and operators looking to decarbonize their properties to comply with Local Law 97 and contribute to a greener New York City. The news follows Brooklyn SolarWorks’ formation of a dedicated project division, Solar for Construction, specializing in solar energy integration for new construction and renovation projects. This new service is intended for architects, developers and general contractors who want to integrate solar energy into their projects. The combination of these developments positions Brooklyn SolarWorks…
The EU-funded Laperitivo project aims to achieve 22% efficiency in 900 cm² opaque perovskite modules and 20% efficiency in semi-transparent modules. The project partners include IMEC, Fraunhofer ISE, TotalEnergies and EDF. September 20, 2024 Lior Kahana The EU-funded Laperitivo project, aimed at producing stable, large-area perovskite solar panels, started earlier this month. At the launch meeting in Genk, Belgium, representatives from 22 global partners shared their initial insights.“Perovskite PV is recognized as a promising next-generation PV technology, and rapid progress has been made in recent years in terms of initial efficiency and stability,” said project coordinator Yinghuan Kuang. pv magazine.…
The new propane heat pump has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.9 and can reportedly reach a supply temperature of up to 55°C. September 20, 2024 Emiliano BelliniBritish heat pump supplier Grant Engineering has unveiled a propane (R290) air source heat pump for residential applications.The new product is available in five versions with a heating capacity from 4 kW to 15 kW. “The Aerona 290, which will be supplied alongside Grant’s award-winning Aerona models, will be available to order from October, with 4kW, 6.5kW and 9kW units available first and larger capacities of 12kW and 15.5kW in early…
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) has announced it will reopen its Automated Permit Processing for Solar (APPS) grant program and award $1 million in funding, with Alamosa County and Boulder County receiving the first round of grants. The APPS initiative is designed to help local and tribal governments implement automated residential rooftop permitting software. Streamlined solar permitting can reduce the time and cost of switching to solar, benefiting families, local installers and local governments. A number of Colorado jurisdictions, including Denver County, have already successfully implemented automated permitting. The newly reopened APPS program will award grants to applicants on a…
Folded or cut, this lithium-sulfur battery continues to power devices Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices such as toys, handheld vacuum cleaners and e-bikes use lithium-ion technology. But these batteries can have a short lifespan and can catch fire if damaged. To address stability and safety concerns, researchers reporting in “ACS Energy Letters” designed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery with an improved iron sulfide cathode. One prototype remains very stable for 300 charge-discharge cycles, and another provides power even after being folded or cut. Sulfur has been proposed as a material for lithium-ion batteries due to its low cost and…
A Qatari research group has analyzed the performance of polyethylene terephthalate backing sheets in real outdoor test conditions in desert areas and identified the main causes leading to degradation. These include prolonged exposure to high ultraviolet radiation, high operating temperatures and relative humidity. September 19, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar have conducted an assessment of the degradation of polyamide (PA) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets used in PV modules installed in desert climates, where solar radiation and ultraviolet (UV) ) radiation have an influence. approximately 50% higher compared to non-desert environments.The analysis focused on…
Solar developer Verogy announced the completion of two rooftop solar energy projects totaling 898 kWDC on buildings owned by INDUS Realty Trust at the New England Tradeport (NETP) in Windsor, Connecticut. Installed on the rooftops of 110 and 220 Tradeport, the solar arrays’ 2,560 solar modules will provide a reliable source of clean energy and contribute to the state’s decarbonization efforts for the next 20 years. “The installation of these rooftop solar arrays aligns with INDUS Realty Trust’s sustainability initiatives, including making a positive impact on the communities in which INDUS operates,” said William Herchel, CEO of Verogy. “INDUS Realty…