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Germany’s K2 Systems says its new mounting system will be available in the spring. It supports module elevations from 10 degrees to 15 degrees. March 19, 2024 Lior Kahana Green roof VentoImage: K2 systems K2 Systems, a German specialist in PV mounting systems, has introduced a new mounting system for green roofs. Green roofs are the roofs of buildings that are fully or partially covered with plants.The new K2 GreenRoof Vento system will be launched on the market in the spring. The company said the assembly is made of aluminum 6063 T66, stainless steel A2-70 and polyethylene.“K2’s development team has…
The Hungarian government has set aside HUF 62 billion ($169 million) for network-scale energy storage projects in an effort to facilitate the further deployment of renewable energy sources. April 29, 2024 Marija MaischThe Hungarian Ministry of Energy has announced that around 50 grid-scale energy storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 440 MW have received subsidies through a tender launched in February this year.The tender is part of a broader HUF 200 billion subsidy program launched in an effort to support households and businesses in producing and storing green energy.Last Thursday, the government said it has selected the winning bidders…
Researchers from Delft University of Technology have fabricated an interdigitated back contact and heterojunction solar cell that uses a thin molybdenum oxide layer over the entire surface as a blanket layer. The device reportedly provides well-passivated gaps between electron and hole collection regions. April 30, 2024 Emiliano BelliniScientists from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have designed a solar cell with an interdigitated back contact (IBC) and heterojunction (HJT) architecture that uses an electron collection contact stack based on molybdenum oxide (MoO).X).MooingX is a transition metal oxide (TMO) nanomaterial that has both novel nano effects and excellent semiconductor properties.“We…
By Contributing Author April 8, 2024 By Gautam Ghose | KinematicsWhat comes to mind when I say the sentence solar networks?If your first thought is about exchanging business cards and making small talk during the exhibit hall happy hours, you’re not alone. But there’s a lot more to solar networks than just working deals, especially in the context of large-scale solar.On a 50 MW project, an asset manager today may have between 1,500 and 2,000 network devices (e.g. tracker controllers, inverters and weather monitoring stations) that protect the plant infrastructure while providing safe and reliable control over the system’s live…
Buck the Duck Curve: California’s Bold Leap to Solar Energy In the sun-drenched state of California, solar energy is both a beacon of hope and a point of contention. At the heart of this debate is the infamous ‘Solar Duck Curve’, a phenomenon that critics have used to demonize the impact of solar energy on the energy grid. This curve, which maps the discrepancy between peak solar production and peak demand, has been portrayed as a nightmare for grid management. But like Hong Kong’s visionary approach to free phone service in the past, California has the potential to turn this…
MCE has partnered with Renewable America (RNA) to power on another 1 MW solar project in Marin County, California. The 4.5-acre Fallon Two Rock solar farm is MCE’s latest local project, generating an estimated 2,300 MWh and powering 400 homes annually. The Fallon Two Rock solar project. Renewable America “We’re thrilled to celebrate Fallon’s commercial operation and toast the partnership with MCE at the ribbon-cutting,” said Ardeshir Arian, president and CEO of RNA. “Renewable America’s motto ‘Think Local. Act Local’, drives us to prioritize local projects like Fallon Two Rock that positively impact local communities. This is our first project…
CAT has unveiled TENER, a 6.25 MWh energy storage system that shows no degradation in the first five years of use. While preventing capacity degradation during the first five years of use is a significant advance in extending battery life, zero energy degradation is also important for energy storage plants looking to meet the demands of new electrical power systems. By using biomimetic SEI (solid electrolyte interphase) and self-assembled electrolyte technologies, TENER has removed the roadblocks to the movement of lithium ions and achieved zero degradation for both power and capacity, ensuring zero growth in auxiliary power consumption throughout its…
Tariffs on solar glass are hurting the European solar industry. This problem can now be easily solved without endangering European solar glass production. April 30, 2024 Carsten Pfeiffer – Bundesverband Neue Energiewirschaft (BNE)We are confronted with an absurd situation. To protect the very small European solar glass industry, the European Commission introduced import tariffs on solar glass many years ago. These tariffs ensure that European module manufacturers are no longer competitive, despite the fact that they can purchase very cheap solar cells from China for their modules. Some module manufacturers have reduced working hours. Meyer Burger has halted module production…
The technology was unveiled at Solar and Storage Live London 2024. Image: EcoFlow. EcoFlow, a portable energy and eco-friendly energy solutions company, is proud to introduce the PowerOcean single phase, a new battery storage system that puts safety above all else. The Single-Phase is tailor-made for homeowners in the UK and follows the successful launch of the Three-Phase model in European markets last year. Designed with the latest technology and a relentless focus on protecting homes and families, the PowerOcean Single-Phase sets a new benchmark for safe and reliable energy storage. Excellent battery safety and reliability Safety is paramount in…
Leading solar technology company Maxeon Solar Technologies (Maxeon) has announced that it will showcase its latest solar panel products and new energy solutions and officially launch a new, revolutionary partnership with electric vehicle charging software company ev.energy during Intersolar Europe 2023 from June 14 to 16.The company will unveil its latest flagship Maxeon series with industry-leading energy density, increased energy yield, superior shade tolerance and a solid 40-year power and product warranty. It is also about to unveil the latest generation of Performance Series panels, built on the highly efficient TOPCon cell technology, offering improved aesthetics, increased mono- or bifacial…