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Heliene is a solar panel supplier operating in North America, while Premier Energies is the second largest solar cell manufacturer in India. July 26, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAHeliene, a solar panel supplier serving North America, and Premier Energies, a solar cell manufacturer based in India, have announced a joint venture to produce solar cells in the United States.The solar cell manufacturing facility is expected to produce an annual total capacity of 1 GW of n-type cells to meet the solar cell needs of Heliene and Premier.Heliene currently sources solar cells from Premier’s facility in Hyderabad for use in…
3D printed forest with microstructure improves solar steam desalination To tackle the global problem of freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore have developed advanced solar steam generators (SSGs) for seawater desalination. Powered by renewable energy, this method mimics the natural water cycle by using solar energy to evaporate and purify water, offering a potentially cost-effective solution compared to traditional, energy-intensive desalination techniques. However, current SSG technologies face limitations due to the complexity of fabricating designs that maximize surface area for optimal water evaporation. Inspired by nature, the team used 3D printing to create innovative SSGs. Their findings, published in Applied Physics…
Polish utility company PGE Group has issued a tender for the design and construction of a battery storage facility with a minimum capacity of at least 900 MWh. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s DTEK has completed the purchase of a 532 MWh battery storage project in southern Poland. July 26, 2024 Marija Maisch Image: Sandia National Laboratories, Wikimedia CommonsBy ESS newsPoland’s state-owned energy company PGE Group has announced a tender for the construction of a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, which is likely to become the largest in the country once completed.The facility will have a capacity of 263 MW and a…
According to the country’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit, of all projects currently operating in Colombia that it is aware of, 10,672 MW are photovoltaic, followed by 8,452 MW wind, 1,973.9 MW hydraulic, 672 MW thermal and 42.7 MW biomass. July 26, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina Enel has started construction of Guayepo I and II, the largest PV installation in Colombia.Image: Enel Green PowerBy pv magazine LatAmIn its latest report on the progress of power generation projects in Colombia as of March 2024, the country’s Sub-Directorate for Electric Energy said there are 322 ongoing projects, including 233 solar power plants,…
A new report published by the CSIRO says Australia’s solar recycling research ranks second in the world, outside of China, but suggests the establishment of mid-stream activities such as metallurgical silicon and polysilicon production could be a has great potential. July 26, 2024 Ev FoleyBy pv magazine AustraliaAustralia research, development and demonstration (RD&D) investments with international collaboration are critical for Australia to develop mid-stream processing technologies for critical minerals, such as rare earth minerals and silicon used in solar cell and panel technology.Requires an evolution of excavator and ship models, the “From minerals to materials: assessing Australia’s critical mineral processing…
Technology company Morgan Solar, in collaboration with Clearway Energy Group, has released a white paper on IV curve data. The white paper, entitled “Suboptimal field performance to blame with Inline IV curve tracing”, explores how Clearway uses Morgan Solar’s IV DAQ to diagnose DC side losses and define repowering strategies that improve plant yield. A Clearway project in Illinois. For independent power producers (IPPs) focused on long-term site profitability, Morgan Solar’s IV DAQ provides a comprehensive module health management strategy and perspectives on monitoring DC system interactions. Unlike inverter-based data and drone scans, IV DAQs offer data granularity and longevity.…
The announcement of Tesla’s battery factory in Shanghai marked the company’s entry into the Chinese market. Amy Zhang, analyst at InfoLink Consulting, looks at what this move could bring to the US battery storage maker and the broader Chinese market. July 26, 2024 pv magazine Image: Official WeChat account of Shanghai LingangBy ESS newsElectric vehicle and energy storage maker Tesla started its mega-factory in Shanghai in December 2023 and completed the signing ceremony for the land purchase. Once completed, the new factory will cover an area of 200,000 square meters and have a price tag of RMB 1.45 billion. This…
From pv magazine 24/06Data centers come in many sizes. The largest, China Telecom’s Inner Mongolia Information Park, covers 100 hectares and consumes up to 150 MW per hour. Northern Virginia, in the United States, is home to about 300 facilities in a grouping known as Data Center Alley, each using about 10 to 50 times as much energy per square foot as a typical commercial office.Utility Dominion Energy was forced to cut grid connections for new Data Center Alley members in 2022 and is now building new transmission lines to meet demand.The United States has more than 5,000 data centers…
Over the past decade, Silfab Solar Inc. has emerged as a leading solar panel manufacturer. The company leverages advanced automation for swift, precise production of premium solar panels. Silfab’s strengths extend beyond its manufacturing capabilities. With operations in Canada and Washington State, the company boasts a North American presence, ensuring its products are locally made and tailored for the U.S. market. The substantial U.S. manufacturing output has earned Silfab the Buy American Act certification. This credential has facilitated the adoption of Silfab panels in U.S. Military and Federal Aviation Administration installations, bolstering the company’s reputation. Looking ahead, Silfab aims to…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. July 26, 2024 OPISFOB Chinese waffle prices have remained stable across the board this week. Prices for mono PERC M10 and n-type M10 wafers remained stable at $0.141/pc and $0.139/pc, respectively. Similarly, prices for Mono PERC G12 and nN-type G12 wafers remained unchanged at $0.209/pc and 0.205/pc, respectively, compared to the previous week.Although there are reports that n-type M10 wafer prices could increase due to the switch in China’s domestic wafer production lines from…