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A research team in Australia has used a lamination technique known as cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to build a perovksite solar cell based on a flexible double-layer electrode made of carbon and silver that can reportedly compete with gold-carbon-based electrode based counterparts in terms of efficiency. and stability. June 7, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers led by CSIRO Manufacturing, part of Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), has used a lamination technique known as cold isostatic pressing (CIP) to build a perovskite solar cell that uses a flexible double-layer electrode made of carbon and coated with silver…
The result was confirmed by the German Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH). The cell also achieved an open circuit voltage of 709.5 mV, a short circuit density of 11,355 mA and a fill factor of 82.04%. June 7, 2024 Emiliano Bellini The German research institute ISC Konstanz has claimed an energy conversion efficiency of 24.12% for a TOPCon back contact (TBC) solar cell. The researchers said their IBC4EU solar cell was designed in accordance with the polyZEBRA concept.The result was confirmed by the German Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH). “The certified efficiency of 24.12% appears to…
BeZero Carbon made a groundbreaking announcement yesterday with the launch of their innovative credit rating system for regenerative agriculture.This development comes in response to growing recognition of the role agriculture can play in the fight against climate change.BeZero Carbon’s assessments play a critical role in expanding emerging sectors within carbon markets and provide important information on the benefits and challenges of projects for investors and buyers looking to support climate solutions.The leading global agency has now shifted its focus to the agricultural sector, where the new project evaluation system aims to assess and reward carbon credit initiatives that prioritize soil…
K2 Systems is moving production for two of its solar attachments, including a new solar installation, to the United States to meet domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. The MiniRail Comp system from K2 Systems The first product is the CrossRail systema rail-based rack designed for use on a variety of roof types, including composite shingles, tiles and metal, and comes pre-assembled with universal connecting clamps. The second is the MiniRail Comp system, a new solar shelving solution specifically designed for composite shingles. MiniRail is a 5-inch solar mounting with a partial rail that installs over the shingle,…
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives the voice to Giorgia Epicoco, Senior EU Affairs Manager | Sustainability Leader at Huawei. She believes that the renewable energy sector is now ready to welcome a growing number of talented female professionals in technical, sales, marketing, operations, logistics and public affairs roles. “However, reaching top positions is not attainable for everyone, and this is where skills development becomes crucial,” she warned. June 7, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)I never thought I would encounter obstacles in my career development because I always knew that with a purpose I could achieve anything.…
The new Hi-MO 9 module, intended for applications in utility-scale PV projects, is available in eight versions with output power ranging from 625 W to 660 W and energy conversion efficiency from 23.1% to 24.4%. June 7, 2024 Emiliano BelliniChinese solar panel manufacturer Longi has unveiled a new module series based on its patented hybrid passivated back-contact (HPBC) cell technology.“Longi’s first-generation BC products were primarily positioned for the roofing market, but the second-generation BC is completely different,” the company said in a statement. “The Hi-MO 9 panel is primarily positioned for the ground-mount market.”The new product is available in eight…
Connecting to the electricity grid is one of the biggest obstacles facing the green energy transition today. The associated bottlenecks have caused many countries problems in bringing a healthy and beneficial renewable energy pipeline onto their national electricity grids, but in this decade that matters, where we must accelerate the deployment of renewables, every MW is necessary for a successful energy transition. If we want to avoid grid congestion and secure the full potential of renewable energy, further innovation is needed – for example when it comes to the combination of green energy projects we use. Fortunately, there is one…
New tests carried out on France’s oldest PV system have shown that the solar panels can still deliver performance values in line with what the manufacturers promised. June 7, 2024 Gwénaëlle DeboutteBy pv magazine FranceThe French association Hespul was founded in 1991 setting up the first photovoltaic installation connected to the national network in France. After the inauguration of the Phébus 1 power plant on June 14, 1992 in Ain, Hespul decided to expand its activity to promote photovoltaic energy in France, which was virtually non-existent at that time.The association has now revealed that around 10 m2 of the panels,…
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined today that there is reasonable evidence that the U.S. solar panel industry is being significantly harmed by imports of silicon solar cells and panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The Commission will now pass the decision-making baton to the Ministry of Commerce, which will decide whether to initiate anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) before the end of the year. The American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee (AASMTC) filed the petition for the AD/CVD investigation in April. It is the second AD/CVD study into sun products from Southeast Asia. In August…
Panelists discuss AI and machine learning and their applications in finding greater revenue for PV projects. Image: Solar media In a world of rising capital costs and the associated need to maximize project returns, technology is becoming increasingly important. Thanks to AI and machine learning, the vast amounts of data that solar farms produce can be processed, analyzed and built into powerful strategic insight. That was the gist of the title of the session How is technology driving UK solar energy forward? on day two of British sun top, where moderator Abid Kazim, founder of Lumina Renewables, opened the session…