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The Itaipu hydropower plant could nearly double its generating capacity if a large floating solar power plant were installed covering just 10% of the 1,350 square kilometer reservoir area, according to an estimate by energy consultancy and analysis firm PSR. . The installation of floating PV could be an alternative to repowering power plants, although this comes with legal and operational limitations. June 20, 2024 Livia NevesBy pv magazine LatamThe installation of floating solar power plants in reservoirs could be an opportunity to increase the efficiency and use of hydroelectric power plant infrastructure already in use as an alternative to…

At Intersolar Europe, the Chinese manufacturer also said that the perovskite-silicon tandem module would cost 50% of a crystalline silicon module that costs $0.15 per W, which works out to $0.075 per W. June 20, 2024 John Fitzgerald WeaverChinese solar panel manufacturer CGL Technology presented its latest perovskite solar panel technology at the Intersolar trade show in Munich, Germany this week.“This module meets IEC testing standards which indicate that the quality of the module will degrade in a pattern similar to standard silicon solar panels,” company spokesman Martin Wang said. pv magazineThe company notes that the company expects this perovskite…

Source: Shifting sands: How consumer behavior is embracing sustainability Aligning with this trend guarantees SMEs access to customer segments that prioritize environmental responsibility in their purchasing decisions. While the macro perspective looks promising, it’s worthwhile looking at another couple of case studies to understand how this plays out at the individual SME level. The Eco-Cool Case StudyEco-Cool Limited, a refrigeration company, faced pressure due to declining sales and revenue caused by increasing competition and regulatory pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company made the strategic choice to “go green” in an attempt to turn things around. They transitioned to eco-friendly refrigeration units…

Nextrackera global supplier of solar trackers and software solutions, has acquired this Ojjo for approximately $119 million. Ojjo is a US-based renewable energy company specializing in foundation technology and services used in large-scale ground-mount solar energy generation applications. Credit: Nextracker By merging the services, Nextracker hopes to provide solar EPCs and developers with more choices for foundations designed to perform in different ground conditions. Ojjo foundations can be installed without the need for pre-drilling of soil and potentially reduce the underground risks of solar installations. “We are pleased to welcome Ojjo to Nextracker,” said Dan Shugar, Founder and CEO of…

2 solar energy projects to provide power for 5 military installations The Department of Defense is partnering with Duke Energy to provide solar energy to five military bases in North and South Carolina. The DOD announced the energy partnership with Duke Energy, under which all power produced by two new Duke Energy solar facilities in South Carolina will power the five military bases. The military bases include the Army’s Fort Liberty, the Marine Corps’ Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point Air Station bases and the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina will…

The new tracker incorporates gimbal joint technology along the main axis of rotation, allowing each section of the torsion tube to have a different inclination or inclination, while maintaining continuity of rotation and rotation of the PV modules. June 20, 2024 Pilar Sanchez MolinaBy pv magazine SpainAxial, a Spanish company specialized in the design, production and operation of solar trackers for utility-scale PV projects, has launched the AxialTracker SlopeSync, a new dual-row tracker that incorporates gimbal connection technology along the main axis of rotation “to create adaptability and total synchronization on all areas possible, even the most complex,” the company…

Steel solar panel frame manufacturer Origami Solar has secured an all-American supply chain, including partnerships with three American steelmakers. The three partnerships – with Welser profile of Valley City, Ohio; Priefert, of Mount Pleasant, Texas; And Unimacts of Houston, Texas – will enable Origami to ship steel solar frames to customers in the first quarter of 2025. This domestic supply chain also means that frames can get from manufacturer to module manufacturer in one to two days. Because steel solar frames can withstand greater panel loads and contain 90% less carbon than comparable aluminum frames, solar professionals and environmentalists alike…

Wood Mackenzie reported big year-over-year growth for network-scale and residential storage in the US in the first quarter, while commercial and industrial storage slowed. June 20, 2024 Ryan KennedyFrom pv magazine ESS news placeood Mackenzie and American Clean Power published their quarterly Energy Storage Monitor report, which found that the US storage market showed strong growth in the electricity storage and residential storage sectors, while the commercial and industrial sectors expanded significantly in the first quarter of 2024 withdrew.The grid-scale market installed 993 MW / 2,952 MWh of storage, with California, Texas and Nevada responsible for 90% of the total.…

Ons pv tijdschrift nieuwshonden lopen vandaag over de vloeren in München om u alle ontwikkelingen op Intersolar Europe 2024 te brengen. Bijgewerkt op 20 juni 2024 15:07 uur CET pv tijdschrift Het slimmere E-Europa, ICM Conference Center Afbeelding: pv-magazine 4 minuten geledenAxial’s nieuwe SlopeSync dual-row trackerAxial’s nieuwe SlopeSync dual-row tracker is voorzien van cardanverbindingstechnologie langs de hoofdrotatieas. Hierdoor kan elk deel van de torsiebuis een andere helling of helling hebben, terwijl de continuïteit van de rotatie en rotatie van de PV-modules behouden blijft. 28 minuten geledenEven voetbalnieuwsNoorwegen heeft het UEFA Euro 2024-toernooi dat in Duitsland plaatsvindt tijdens Intersolar Europe niet…

Taiwan is making significant progress toward its net-zero emissions goal by implementing a comprehensive carbon pricing mechanism. At a recent forum, officials and industry experts highlighted the country’s efforts to advance its carbon market through strategic partnerships and regulatory updates. Major announcements included the launch of innovative carbon credit projects and updates on Taiwan’s integration with international carbon pricing mechanisms.Carbon pricing, whether through carbon taxes or emissions trading systems (ETS), plays a crucial role in reducing emissions and promoting low-emissions development. There are currently 75 carbon tax and ETS initiatives active worldwide. In Asia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China…