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Trina Storage Solutions US has released its Elementa 2 Elevate solution to the North American market. The 10 MWh energy storage solution is designed to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The Elementa 2 product max. 4,075 MWh. The design of the Elementa 2 product, the predecessor to the Elementa 2 Elevate product. Trina produces its own LFP battery cell, giving the company transparency and control over its supply chain, minimizing risk. Elementa 2 Elevate features a smart liquid cooling system, IP67 package design and C5 anti-corrosion coating to improve power density, safety and energy efficiency while reducing the…

A community solar project by OYA Renewables in New York. The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has “20 Gigawatts by 2035: Increasing New York’s Distributed Solar Goal (The Roadmap),” a detailed policy report that calls on New York State lawmakers, including Governor Kathy Hochul, to increase the state’s goal for distributed solar to 20 GW by 2035. Under New York’s current climate and energy transition plan, the state wants to install 10 gigawatts. by 2030. The Roadmap outlines an action plan to double down on one of the bright spots in New York’s renewable energy transition: distributed solar.…

As part of our Intersolar 2024 interview series: pv magazine spoke with Amy Fang, senior PV analyst at InfoLink Consulting, about new solar factories coming online and solar panel prices falling. She says the downward trend could continue into the first half of next year, with prices reaching $0.07/W, and estimates that global module demand could reach between 470 GW and 500 GW this year. June 26, 2024 Mark Hutchins Amy Fang and PV magazine director Mark HutchinsImage: pv magazineThis content is copyrighted and may not be reused. If you would like to collaborate with us and reuse some of…

At Intersolar Europe 2024, ESS news spoke with George Hilton, research and analytics manager at S&P Global, about the state of the battery energy storage supply chain and falling prices. According to Hilton, overcapacity at every level of the supply chain has led to prices that are no longer sustainable for many market players. Meanwhile, technological innovation has led to an unprecedented variety of battery storage technologies, and for many markets, now is the right time to jump in. June 26, 2024 Marija Maisch George Hilton and ESS News website director Marija MaischImage: pv magazineThis content is copyrighted and may…

The Dutch company that offers bird protection solutions for solar installations is expanding its range with a trio of launches – with high hopes that its business can take off on commercial rooftops. June 26, 2024 Matthew LynasNetherlands-based BirdBlocker has added three new lines to its range of bird protection products for solar installations, including a new brand for cable management. All three new additions were on display at the Intersolar exhibition at Smarter E Europe, Munich.CableFixPro is a new range of clips that BirdBlocker says can be installed without tools and is compatible with traditional and box frame solar…

Cleantech Solar says it has secured $102.5 million in long-term debt financing from Aseem Infrastructure Finance. June 26, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaCleantech Solar, a pan-Asian supplier of renewable energy to businesses, has announced the financial closing of a $102.5 million long-term loan from Aseem Infrastructure Finance. It said it will use the funds to advance its open-access commercial and industrial (C&I) portfolio in India.Cleantech Solar said it will deploy the term loan (RTL) in rupees for the construction, development and operation of its open-access solar and wind farms in multiple Indian states. The power from the sustainable…

The carbon credit market must be reformed or it will ‘go bankrupt’, leading scientists conclude in an international review of the offset industry.The market for carbon offsets shrank dramatically last year after a series of scientific and media reports showed that many offset programs had little impact on the environment.However, if offsets are comprehensively reformed, it could still unlock billions of dollars for climate and biodiversity action, experts conclude.“Confidence has been lost and must be regained,” says Sir David King. Photo: GuardianThe Climate crisis advisory group (CCAG), led by former British chief scientific adviser Sir David King and made up…

Vortex structures discovered in solar cell and lighting materials Metal halide perovskites have developed rapidly over the past decade, showing superior performance over silicon in converting light into electrical current. Simulations on TACC’s Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers have revealed unexpected vortex structures in quasiparticles called polarons, which play a role in generating electricity from sunlight. This discovery is poised to help scientists develop new solar cells and environmentally friendly LED lighting, which is seen as a sustainable technology for future lighting. “We discovered that electrons form localized, narrow wave packets, known as polarons. These ‘clumps of charge’ – the quasiparticle…

The Norwegian PV manufacturer praises the south-central US state for “its robust clean energy, manufacturing ecosystem and workforce development programs,” as well as its “competitive business offering and location acceleration capabilities.” June 26, 2024 Edgar MezaNorwegian solar company NorSun is investing $620 million in its first U.S. factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The initial investment includes the construction of a 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer production facility.Planned NorSun project in Tulsa, OklahomaViolet PR/NorSunThe project, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, will create 320 new direct jobs and provide much-needed domestic production…

The Chinese company says its new product has a storage capacity of 2,240 Wh and an expected lifespan of 6,000 cycles. June 26, 2024 Lior Kahana Chinese microinverter manufacturer Hoymiles has launched a new battery for PV systems on balconies.“As the first AC-coupled balcony energy system on the market, it is compatible with all microinverters on the market and can be easily installed in just two steps,” a company spokesperson said. pv magazine.The MS-A2 battery measures 455mm x 220mm x 457mm and weighs 32kg.It is based on LiFePO4 cells and has a storage capacity of 2,240 Wh. The rated AC…