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The new conductive adhesive ink, invented by researchers from Iran, is made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and is used as an intermediate layer between the hole transport layer of the cell and carbon foil. It reportedly ensures higher cell stability while offering remarkable efficiency. May 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists led by Sharif University of Technology in Iran have developed a new conductive adhesive ink that can be used as an interfacial bonding layer in perovskite solar cells.“The adhesive ink aims to improve cell stability and efficiency,” said the study’s corresponding author Nima Taghavinia. pv magazine. “We have…

Scientists in China have developed a PV-powered direct drive cooling system for cooling electronic devices. The proposed system has so far delivered low exergy levels, but its cost is much lower than conventional vapor compression refrigeration technologies. May 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hebei University of Technology in China have designed a direct-drive photovoltaic cooling system low energy consumption for cooling electronic devices with high heat flow. “The proposed system integrates photovoltaic power generation with direct cooling and vapor compression refrigeration (VCR),” said the study’s lead author, Xiaohui Yu, pv magazine. “The combination of micro evaporator and direct cooling method…

Turkish developer YEO and Zambian renewable energy company are building a 60 MW solar power plant with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system in southern Zambia. May 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Michael Pointer, UnsplashTurkey’s YEO is partnering with Zambian renewable energy company GEI Power to develop a 60 MW/20 MWh solar power plant with battery storage in Choma district, southern Zambia.The facility is touted as Zambia’s first solar power plant with battery storage. Valued at approximately $65 million, it is expected to be commercially operational by September 2025 and provide electricity to at least 65,000 homes. GEI Power…

Technical Limits Program brings forward the grid connection dates of more than 200 green projects. Image: National Network A program led by National Grid Electricity Transmission called ‘Technical Limits’ has brought forward the dates for grid connection offers from more than 200 clean energy projects, including solar and storage. Networks have sent bids to 203 projects with a total capacity of 7.8 GW, more than double the output of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, with an average connection acceleration of 6.5 years. A total of 393 projects are eligible for the program, and another 190 can receive expedited…

Taiwanese manufacturer Winaico says its new 430W glass-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules have an energy conversion efficiency of 22.02%. May 1, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Winaico has presented new solar panels that are made without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The WST-NGX Glass-Glass series is available in two variants: a version with a conventional aluminum frame and a version with a black frame.The 430W WST-430NGX-D3 panels have an energy conversion efficiency of 22.02%. Their no-load voltage is 38.60 V and the short-circuit current is 13.80 A.The 425 W WST-425NGXB-D3 Full Black modules have an efficiency of 21.76%. The no-load…

Research led by scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) announced the findings of using non-toxic metals with a new approach to fabricate the capping layer of perovskite solar cells, making the cells more environmentally friendly while maintaining high conversion efficiency.Since the first perovskite-based solar cell was published in 2009scientists have strived to discover new materials and manufacturing techniques to improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite cells.Another cause that hinders commercialization is the environmental impact of the toxic elements in the cells. Perovskites can decompose when they react with moisture and oxygen, are exposed to light and heat,…

Jonathan Rappe RIC energy has sold seven PV installations in New York State with a combined capacity of 34 MW to Radial Power. In recent months, RIC Energy has sold 13 PV power plants in New York with a total capacity of 70 MW to various companies. “With this important transaction, we are very pleased to be able to make a positive impact in the communities across the state where our projects are located,” said Jonathan Rappe, CEO of RIC Energy North America. “Together with the team at Radial Power, we are proud to deliver…

The UK is catching up with many of its European neighbors when it comes to solar energy, but recent signs are hugely promising and the country remains poised for a solar revolution. May 1, 2024 Jina KwonIn 2013, then British Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to “eliminate green junk,” which he said was proving too expensive for bill payers. His government then ended the Green Deal scheme in 2015 and removed subsidies for installing solar panels. Coupled with a weakening of UK feed-in tariff offerings to consumers, solar installations across the country slowed, while other European countries made notable progress.Although…

Carbon Opportunities Fund, a private equity fund developing carbon credit verification, has settled its first transactions of tokenized carbon credits using the Chia blockchain.Investment company Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) bought a batch of tokenized carbon offsets from the fund, which developed on Chia by International Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of the World Bank. (IFC).Carbon offsets are a way for companies to offset their emissions by purchasing credits that finance tree planting or renewable energy projects.The goal of the Carbon Opportunities Fund is to create a digital carbon market infrastructure using blockchain to add more transparency to offsets.At the time…

Nexamp, in partnership with the City Colleges of Chicago, has just launched a new fellowship program designed to create opportunities for underserved or underrepresented populations to explore the many rewarding career options in the renewable energy field. The company, which recently announced that its Chicago office would serve as its second national headquarters as it invests more than $2 billion in the region to expand clean energy, is delivering on its commitment to job creation and local impact. The first class of fellows, including students from Olive-Harvey College and graduates of the Chicago Urban League’s solar jobs training program, began…