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Canadian solar panel manufacturer Hélienewhich has a manufacturing campus in Minnesota, has announced its partnership with First energies of India to set up production of silicon solar cells in the United States. Heliene is currently collecting cells from Premier’s facility in Hyderabad. Under the agreement, the new US facility will have an annual production capacity of 1 GW of n-type cells to meet Heliene’s US needs and Premier’s own production plans. Heliene announced last year that it planned to start producing cells in the United States, but had not yet revealed any concrete plans. “Premier Energies has been a valued…

Salar Naini TurningPoint Energy and Nexamp are collaborating on two community solar projects in New Castle and Sussex counties in Delaware, totaling 9 MW. TurningPoint developed the projects under the state’s community solar program, and Nexamp will build, own and operate them. “We are thrilled to see this second portfolio of projects being built in Delaware with a trusted partner like Nexamp,” said Salar Naini, president of TurningPoint Energy. “These projects are part of a larger portfolio we have developed in the First State to support renewable energy goals and expand access to the benefits…

SolarCycle’s recycling facility in Texas with its second-hand solar power plant. Credit: Solar cycle Solar panel recycling equipment Solar cycle has announced that it has installed a 500 kW system at its recycling plant in Odessa, Texas, which will supply approximately 50% of the electricity used at the plant. The nearly 1,000 panels used for the project come from retired solar projects – some from large-scale projects in Texas installed by Ørsted and others from Sunrun residential projects. It is a unique mix of utility-scale and residential solar panels that are reused while still being able to generate solar energy.…

A coalition of clean energy, consumer protection and environmental groups submitted a motion on July 25 for a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of a new California rule that would severely restrict solar energy contractors from installing and maintaining battery storage systems. The rule, which was approved by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in April, prohibits licensed solar contractors from adding batteries to existing solar panels or performing maintenance on batteries, including those they previously installed themselves. The rule was approved by the CSLB on behalf of the state’s investor-owned companies and their affiliated unions, despite the fact…

Scientists in Iraq used a k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm to evaluate the operational status of PV modules under various conditions, including partial shade, open circuit and short circuit scenarios. They found that the model’s overall performance in predicting wealth was “remarkably accurate.” July 23, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from the Technical University – Iraq have used the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) machine learning (ML) algorithm to classify the operational status of PV panels and predict their voltage, current and power.“At its core, k-NN works on the principle that similar things exist in close proximity. In practical terms, it can be understood that the…

CityUHK develops advanced passivator for stable perovskite solar cells City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) recently developed an innovative passivator that significantly improves the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, marking a significant advancement in solar energy technology. This new passivator, a type of corrosion inhibitor, uses dynamic covalent bonds that activate when exposed to moisture and heat, allowing it to generate new passivators in response to environmental conditions. This capability enables real-time repair and maintenance of perovskite solar cells, similar to extended-release capsules in pharmaceuticals that continuously release chemicals to heal defects caused by environmental stressors. The team’s…

As Britain awaits the outcome of the proposed Cap and Floor mechanism for long-term storage projects, the pipeline of proposed pumped hydro storage projects is gradually growing. July 25, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsSSE Renewables has announced plans for a new pumped storage hydropower project at Loch Fearna in Scotland’s Great Glen, in a 50:50 development joint venture with a consortium led by UK-based hydropower project development specialist Gilkes Energy.The 1.8 GW/37 GWh Fearna Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project has already secured a grid connection offer totaling 1,795 MW. The project aims to develop tunnels and a new…

Several factors influence the lifespan of a home battery energy storage system. We explore battery life in part 3 of our series. July 25, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAIn parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine assessed the productive life of residential solar panels And inverters. Here we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time and how long they last.Home energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. a recent SunPower research of more than 1,500 households found that about 40% of Americans regularly worry about power outages. Of respondents actively considering…

Greenhouse gas reporting is the process of measuring, documenting, and disclosing emissions that contribute to climate change. This practice is crucial for identifying emission sources and tracking progress towards reduction goals. As global awareness of environmental issues grows, the importance of structured frameworks for reporting emissions becomes evident.Emerging policies and regulations are driving the need for standardized greenhouse gas reporting. These frameworks ensure that data is accurate, transparent, and comparable across different sectors. Effective reporting not only aids in regulatory compliance but also promotes informed decision-making for climate change mitigation.In this blog post, we will explore key aspects of greenhouse…

A Nexamp project currently in operation in Illinois (Source: PRNewswire) Nexamp is partnering with Starbucks, which as a long-term renewable energy buyer will anchor the deployment of 40 MW across six community solar farms in Illinois. The solar projects are expected to serve 1,100 local residents signed up within the ComEd and Ameren utility areas. Construction and operation of these projects include roles for participants in Nexamp’s fellowship programs, created through partnerships with organizations such as City Colleges of Chicago, the Chicago Urban League, Uplift Community High School, 22C and other Future Energy Jobs Act…