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Carbon Data Company Sylvera has unveiled a new feature in its platform aimed at improving the ability to filter and compare carbon projects in a simplified and faster way.Until now, project information and data have not only been fragmented but also difficult to analyze when assessing projects side-by-side, leading to a lack of transparency on key issues such as quality and credit availability. Investors interested in a full picture of a project have often had to work at a spreadsheet level that does not provide the full picture or is not standardized in a way that allows comparison with other…
German certification body TÜV Rheinland has announced the certification of the first organic photovoltaic (OPV) product – an organic PV film from Germany’s Heliatek – based on the IEC 61215 standard. May 2, 2024 Emiliano Bellini Germany’s TÜV Rheinland said it has certified an OPV product to the IEC 61215 standard for the first time.This standard is the most popular standard for the solar energy market and defines the basics requirements for the design approval and qualification process of terrestrial PV modules designed for long-term use in outdoor climates. TÜV Rheinland said it has awarded the certification to an OPV…
Equinix and Sembcorp Power have signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Singapore. Sembcorp will supply 105 MW to Equinix’s data centers in Singapore for up to 18 years, including 75 MW of solar energy. May 2, 2024 Patrick Jowett image: Sebastian Ganso, PixabaySembcorp, a Singaporean energy company, has signed two long-term PPAs with subsidiaries under US data center giant Equinix. Sembcorp’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Power, will supply 105 MW of power to Equinix for its data centers in Singapore, for a period of up to 18 years.The capacity will consist of 75 MW of solar from Sembcorp’s…
Floating Solar’s role in achieving Africa’s energy goals as an alternative to dams Researchers from Politecnico di Milano have identified floating solar photovoltaics (FPV) as a viable alternative to traditional hydropower in meeting Africa’s energy targets, according to a new study published in Nature Energy. The research shows that FPVs, installed in existing large reservoirs, could generate 20 to 100% of the expected electricity from planned hydropower dams across Africa. The research, conducted using a comprehensive energy planning model, shows that FPV is not only cost-effective compared to other renewable sources, but also plays a crucial role in Africa’s energy…
Tigo Energy, a solar and energy software solutions provider, has commissioned and installed its first Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution battery on a PV project in Puerto Rico. Credit: Tigo Energy Built in Arecibo, the system was designed and installed by Tigo installer partner CEnergyS Solar Solutions, a renewable energy systems company serving Puerto Rico for more than 12 years. The Tigo EI Residential Solar Solution is composed of Tigo TS4 Flex MLPE products, the Tigo EL Inverter and a modular DC-coupled EI Battery. Installation of the EI Residential Solar Solution, which is designed to generate and store solar energy…
Burns & McDonnell is the EPC contractor and will perform self-construction for two Alliant Energy solar projects in Iowa: the 150 MW Wever project in Lee County and the 50 MW Creston project in Union County. The projects are expected to be put into use later this year. Stacks on the Wever project Burns & McDonnell provides fully integrated services for the projects. The company recently completed EPC and self-construction for nine of Alliant Energy’s solar projects in Wisconsin. “We are excited to build on the momentum of the nine sites we successfully delivered for Alliant Energy in Wisconsin,” said…
De zonnetechnologie heeft zich snel ontwikkeld, met als grote doorbraak het wijdverbreide gebruik van tweezijdige zonnepanelen. Deze innovatieve fotovoltaïsche (PV) panelen hebben de mogelijkheid om zonne-energie van zowel de voor- als de achterkant te benutten, waardoor een hogere energieproductie per oppervlakte-eenheid mogelijk is. Onderzoek heeft aangetoond dat bifaciale zonnepanelen de energieproductie in bepaalde omgevingen aanzienlijk kunnen verhogen in vergelijking met traditionele eenzijdige panelen. Het vermogen van bifaciale panelen om van beide kanten energie op te wekken, vormt een veelbelovende ontwikkeling in het optimaliseren van de efficiëntie van zonnepanelen en de totale energieopbrengst voor PV-installaties.Wat zijn bifaciale zonnepanelen?Bifaciale zonnepanelen zijn innovatief…
China’s Kaisheng New Energy Technology has agreed to produce a new line of thin-film rooftop solar panels under an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Sweden’s Midsummer. The modules will be exclusive to the European roof market until midsummer. May 2, 2024 Patrick Jowett He said that in the near term, this will allow the companies to scale quickly and tap into a price-sensitive segment of the European market. “Asian panels continue to be treated favorably by the EU in terms of customs duties etc. and have a price advantage compared to European products which some customers value,” Jaremalm said.Midsummer…
The device was invented by scientists in China and consists of a Fresnel lens, a PV cell and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs) with electrolyte flow. Reportedly, CPV systems built with thermoelectric generators can perform better in both cost and efficiency. May 2, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists from North China Electric Power University have developed a hybrid energy system that combines concentrated solar photovoltaics (CVP) and liquid ionic thermocells (iTECs).“The application of ionic thermocells in the full spectrum of solar cascade use of concentrated photovoltaic systems has proven feasible with significant advantages of low cost, high performance and flexible…
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden recently developed a new method to efficiently recover precious metals from thin-film solar cells.Although thin film cells represent less than 10% of the solar cell market, they exhibit excellent performance under certain conditions and a wider range of applications attributed to their unique advantages over conventional silicon-based crystalline cells, such as bendability and adaptability. The production of CIGS cells, a leading variety of thin film technology, necessitates high demand for indium and silver. However, this process generates significant waste, including a combination of precious metals and hazardous substances.Photo: Chalmers Technical UniversityEffectively separating…