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Yang Meng, Sungrow’s distribution director in Europe, says that despite signs of softening demand in parts of the residential segment, the European solar and storage markets are on a stable path, with potential for growth in commercial and industrial storage. July 18, 2024 pv magazineYou recently attended the Smarter E Europe event in Munich, Germany. What was your impression after the show? What is the state of the European market? This year I have noticed that the event remains busy and attracts many participants. However, unlike last year, I have noticed a lack of new entrants to the European market.…
The research will take place over six years to study the impact before, during and after development. Image: Solar Energy UK. Utility EDF Renewables and environmental management consultancy Nature Positive are working with Exeter University to research the ecological impacts of solar farms. Researchers from the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) will focus on EDF’s upcoming Longfield Solar Farm project and investigate what impacts large-scale solar farms could have on soil health, fauna, wildlife habitats and carbon flux . A 50-hectare experimental area on the site will allow researchers to test different management regimes and compare their…
A design plan for the newly approved BESS project. Image: Recurring energy / Wind energy. Planning permission has been granted for the development of a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), despite previous objections from the local community. The 200 MW/400 MWh 2-hour Harker project was today (18 July) granted “full planning permission for construction and installation” for the system and “boundary dancing, access track, landscaping and other associated infrastructure” by the Cumberland Council, after receiving partial approval last month. The project, a joint development between Canadian Solar subsidiary Recurrent Energy and Northeast England-based developer Windel Energy, can now…
The Thermafit Air-Source Modular Multipipe heat pump uses R-454B as a refrigerant and has a capacity of 30 tons. The manufacturer said the system acts as a chiller to cool the building, a heat pump to heat the building, or a heat recovery unit to provide heating and cooling simultaneously. July 18, 2024 Emiliano BelliniIreland-based heating technology manufacturer Trane has launched an air source heat pump for commercial and industrial buildings.“The new Thermafit Model MAS is an all-in-one modular multi-pipe heat pump with air source and advanced logic to independently control the operating mode of each module – cooling, heating…
The tool has been billed as the world’s first independent daily spot market price assessment for solar panels. S&P Global says it was launched to promote transparency in technology pricing as solar panels become more common. July 18, 2024 Patrick JowettGlobal benchmark price assessment provider Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched an independent daily spot market price assessment for solar panels in the US, Europe and Asia.“Modules are becoming increasingly commoditized. Transactions occur every day and involve multiple stakeholders,” said Annalisa Jeffries, Global Head, Electricity Power Pricing at S&P Global Commodity Insights. pv magazine. “The people…
PVH USA to equip 200MW Texas project with advanced solar trackers PV Hardware USA (PVH USA), a leading provider of advanced solar trackers, structures and control solutions for large-scale solar power plants, has announced a partnership with Moss, the nation’s largest solar contractor. PVH USA will supply more than 200 MW of its AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers to Moss for an upcoming solar project in Texas. This project marks a significant achievement for PVH USA in the United States and underlines the company’s growth as a leading manufacturer of solar trackers in the US market. The initiative reflects a joint…
A review of indoor PV cell technologies by an international research team documents more than 250 commercial and laboratory devices for large and small areas. It includes organic, dye-sensitized and perovskite devices, as well as crystalline and amorphous silicon, III-V semiconductors, chalcogenide and emerging lead-free alternative cells.“We noticed that interest in this field was really on the rise, so we believed that a comprehensive evaluation of all indoor PV technologies was needed,” said review co-author Giulia Lucarelli. pv magazine.The review also includes a discussion of applications, recent advances, and strategies used to design more stable, highly efficient cells that operate…
Generac Power Systems has been awarded a grant of up to $200 million over the five-year term of the award agreement with the U.S. Dept. of Energy as part of the $1 billion Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). Under the PR-ERF’s Programa Acceso Solar (Solar Access Program), Generac will facilitate the installation of residential solar and battery storage systems for disadvantaged Puerto Rican households. Installations will begin in August of 2024. Generac and its local project affiliates in Puerto Rico will offer clean and resilient energy in low-income areas that experience frequent and prolonged power outages as well as…
Enphase Energy announced today the launch of the CS-100 EV Charger for customers with commercial fleet EVs in the United States. The CS-100 is a Level 2 charging station and Enphase’s most powerful EV charger on the market, providing up to 19.2 kW of continuous power output. The CS-100 also enables customized charging schedules and other smart features through Enphase’s proprietary COSMOS interface. This unlocks enhanced capabilities of digital load management, load sharing and access control by seamlessly integrating with fleet management software and building energy management systems. “The CS-100 is a reliable and durable product that delivers unparalleled benefits…
Texas-based solar panel manufacturer Mission Solar Energy has announced that it will now begin assembly large size solar panels for utility and commercial projects. The panels are made with polysilicon from Korean parent company OCI Holdings. “With more than 10 years of experience in solar energy manufacturing, we have a very loyal customer base that trusts the quality and reliability of Mission Solar products,” said Sam Martens, president of Mission Solar Energy. “These new products are a direct response to customers who have asked us to serve this industry segment.” The new panels include a 550W PERC bifacial panel with…