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A chart showing the BESS potential of the CfD AR6 round. Image: Modo energy. Modo Energy analysis has found that renewable energy projects awarded contracts under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 (AR6) will include 1.4 GW of co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS). could facilitate. Although BESS projects themselves cannot participate directly in the CfD auction, projects that have been awarded contracts can be placed together with a battery. Following changes to the rules after Allocation Round 4, BESS co-location is now a much easier prospect for generators, and AR6 saw a record number of awards for…

Scientists in Japan developed a 4.49% efficient solar cell based on titanium dioxide and selenium. The devices are based on a novel approach aimed at reducing interfacial recombination and increasing open-circuit voltage and efficiency. September 10, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Ritsumeikan University in Japan have fabricated a heterojunction solar cell that uses a window layer made of titanium oxide (TiO2) and a selenium (Se)-based absorber. The new device is based on a new architecture that reportedly increases the typical “insufficient” shunt resistance that characterizes these PV cells.”We have developed an innovative approach to form crystallized Se (c-Se) using a stacked…

Anker SOLIX’s new microinverters optimize solar energy production and storage for homeowners, said Shaun Xiong, board member and general manager of the company’s charging business. He says the company is also on track to reach its goal of zero plastic packaging by 2027. September 10, 2024What is important about the new Anker SOLIX X1 solar and storage solution?Xiong: The Anker SOLIX X1 solar and storage solution marks our further development in energy independence and reflects our firm commitment to the principles of energy resilience and most accessibility. To address Power Resilience, Anker’s products can provide a stable energy supply in…

Tata Power’s subsidiary TP Solar has started commercial production of solar cells with an initial capacity of 2 GW at its 4.3 GW integrated PV cell and module factory in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. September 10, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaTata Power has said that one of its subsidiaries, TP Solar, has commenced commercial production of solar cells at its 4.3 GW integrated cell and module plant in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.TP Solar’s 4.3 GW factory in Tirunelveli is the largest single-site manufacturing plant for PV cells and modules in India. It is equipped for the production…

A map of Root-Power’s British BESS pipeline. Image: Root force Root-Power has submitted planning applications for five BESS projects across England, with a combined capacity of 210 MW. If approved, the proposed projects will be in Reading, Manchester, Lancashire, Rotherham and Rochdale. The largest of these, the Lancashire project, will have an export capacity of 60 MW with a two-hour runtime, with the Reading and Rotherham projects having an export capacity of 50 MW and 40 MW respectively, and the Manchester and Rochdale projects each having an capacity of 30 MW. Neil Brooks, managing director at Root-Power said: “We are…

Nextracker launches NX Foundation Solutions, an initiative to deploy its trackers in all soil types, including the introduction of NX Anchor, a new ground-mounted foundation. NX Anchor is further expanding its portfolio of Nextracker solar foundations following the company’s acquisition of ground-mounting company Ojjo in June and Solar Pile International in July. Credit: Nextracker NX Foundation Solutions also includes a range of services that provide geotechnical assessments, on-site testing, foundation design, product selection, proprietary equipment and installation support. It also includes drilling and piling equipment training, sales, leasing and support, including the Ojjo Truss Driver. The Truss Driver is a…

Allegro Energy, an Australian developer of redox flow batteries, is looking to “rapidly accelerate” its production capacity after closing a AUD 17.5 million ($11.6 million) funding round that has attracted major domestic and international investors. September 10, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaAustralian battery storage startup Allegro Energy has announced the completion of a AUD 17.5 million Series A funding round led by US-based venture capitalist The Grantham Foundation and Australian energy giant Origin Energy.Allegro Energy CEO Thomas Nann said the funding round, which also included Australian investors Melt Ventures and Impact Ventures and US group Lightbank, provides the company…

British scientists have designed a new heat pump concept that they claim could be particularly beneficial for newly developed areas or potential residential complexes. The system uses ice or ice slurry as a heat source and its energy consumption is reportedly lower than that of several types of commercially available heat pumps. September 10, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA research group at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom has developed a heat pump system that uses water or ice as a heat source and uses existing gas pipes for energy transfer.The researchers explained that heat pump systems with an ice…

AMS Renewable Energy, a distributed solar and storage EPC based in New York City, has announced the strategic acquisition of Collective Solar, a leading distributed solar construction company based in Oswego, New York. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for AMS Renewable Energy as it continues to expand and address a rapidly growing pipeline of EPC work in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. Collective Solar, which offers more than 160 MW of solar construction experience, brings an experienced team and a wealth of project-level expertise to AMS Renewable Energy. With the acquisition of Collective and its construction platform, AMS will…

The Intersolar South American trade fair attracted 650 exhibitors and 55,000 visitors in August, highlighting the industry’s growth with new pavilions on storage and electric mobility. According to Brazilian PV association ABsolar, Brazil is on track to reach 47.2 GW of installed solar capacity by the end of this year, with 11 GW of new PV capacity. September 9, 2024 Lívia Neves and Emiliano BelliniBy pv magazine BrazilThe Intersolar South America 2024, held in Sao Paulo at the end of August, demonstrated the resilience of the Brazilian PV market in the face of global challenges such as overcapacity, price pressure…