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Zonal pricing stimulates regional development and improves investment and operational efficiency. Image: Solar media. The second round of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) was completed in May. Major reforms were on the table, sparking “heated and intense” conversations across the sector, says Ellie Brundrett, net zero project manager for REGEN. Speaking at a panel hosted by PV Tech’s Will Norman on the first day of the UK Solar Summit, Brundrett said that although this was the second round of REMA, the plans remain broad and many questions need to be answered. Adam Berman, deputy director of advocacy at…
French agency warns against uncontrolled reuse of second-hand solar panels – pv magazine International ☰ Soren, the French environmental agency, has warned that uninstalled panels are often resold or exported through loosely regulated reuse channels, especially to developing countries. June 6, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By pv magazine FranceThis content is copyrighted and may not be reused. If you would like to collaborate with us and reuse some of our content, please contact: editors@pv-magazine.com. Elsewhere in pv magazine… pv magazine offers daily updates of the latest photovoltaic news. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter. E-mail*Select edition(s)*Hold down Ctrl or Cmd to…
Bosch Home Comfort has presented two new series of heat pumps that can be used for both renovation and new construction. Both products have sizes from ½ to 6 tons and a coefficient of performance of up to 4.9. June 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniBosch Home Comfort Group, part of German industrial conglomerate Robert Bosch GmbH, has launched new water source heat pumps intended for use in both new construction and renovation projects.“What we have solved with our Bosch CL and RL series heat pumps is the need for an HVAC unit design that combines high quality and efficiency with accessibility,”…
France-based Iko launches Iko Excel Solar, a lightweight PV solution for roofs that cannot withstand excessive loads. The 18.3% efficient module weighs approximately 2.5 kg/m². June 6, 2024 Gwénaëlle Deboutte A pilot project of 275 kW built with the Iko Excel Solar panels.Image: IkoBy pv magazine FranceIko, a French company specialized in waterproofing flat roofs, is expanding its PV offering. The company, which operates two factories in Tourville-la-Rivière and Courchelettes, has launched new, lightweight, flexible self-adhesive PV modules in addition to its framed solar panels.“Weighing approximately 2.5 kg/m², the Iko Excel Solar series is ideal for roof terrace renovations that…
Turn energy and EPC provider GreenSpark solar energy have completed construction on a solar portfolio in Upstate New York that includes four agrivoltaic projects. The portfolio of more than 22 MWdc is a crucial step towards New York’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030 and a zero-emissions electricity grid by 2040. This spring, the four solar projects owned and developed by Pivot began producing energy in New York State, including several projects in the Adirondack region. Financing for the projects included NYSERDA’s NY-Sun program, and the portfolio adds to Pivot’s existing 2,000+ project history. By working with GreenSpark…
Domestic consumers in Kosovo can now apply for a subsidy for the installation of a solar system for heating sanitary water. Applications for the first of two phases are open until August 31. June 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Aboodi Vesakaran/UnsplashThe Kosovo Ministry of Economy has opened a financing call aimed at household consumers who want to install a solar system for heating sanitary water.The financing option will subsidize 40% of the investment value of a complete solar energy system for water heating, or up to €1,000.The application process for the grant is divided into two phases. Applications to the…
A 7.5 MW solar project was recently completed The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC The West Campus Solar Array was developed by Standard solar energy. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the West Campus Solar Array will be fully operational this summer. Plans were in the works to convert part of the little-used 40-hectare plot into a car park, but instead there will now be a field of 42 rows of solar panels providing 10,000 MWh hours of power to the university. and the community. “This West Campus solar farm project is not just a renewable energy…
A Chinese research team modified the absorber of a conventional perovskite solar cell with potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate (KTFS) and found that the additive improved the device’s performance and stability. The cell perovskite film reportedly showed fewer lead defects and lower JV hysteresis. June 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hangzhou Dianzi University in China have fabricated a perovskite solar cell using a multifunctional additive known as potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate (KTFS), which they claim can significantly reduce lead vacancy in the perovskite film.“The KTFS molecule is a typical type of potassium salt, including the cationic potassium (K+) and anionic trifluoromethanesulfonate (SO3C.F3−), indicating a bifunctional…
Livoltek says it has invested $13.2 million in a new inverter factory in Brazil. The facility will also soon produce lithium-ion batteries and chargers for electric vehicles. June 6, 2024 Alessandra Neris By pv magazine BrazilLivoltek, a PV inverter manufacturer and part of China’s Hexing Group, has unveiled details of a plan to build an inverter factory in the Manaus Free Trade Zone (AM), Brazil.The company said pv magazine Brazil that the factory will cover an area of 30,000 m2 and will require an investment of BRL 70 million ($13.2 million). in the first phase. The company’s plans also include…
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says the benefits of lower emissions are greater than most previous estimates. June 6, 2024 Michael PuttréBy pv magazine USAResearchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a new methodology for estimating the value of the climate and air quality benefits of wind and solar energy. A report detailing the results of an analysis of data from 2019 to 2022 using the methodology concludes that wind and solar energy generation delivered $249 billion in climate and air quality health benefits over that period.Renewable energy advocates claim that the leveled electricity costs (LCOE) does not tell…