RWE installing 86.5 MW of PV systems along motorway in western Germany
The PV power plants are expected to be connected to the grid by the end of the year. RWE is already testing agrivoltaic systems in the immediate vicinity and has installed hybrid power plants with...
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Agrivoltaics offer more advantages in arid regions, new research finds
New research from France has compared the performance of agrivoltaics in Spain and the Netherlands and have concluded that the former - a dry region with high solar radiation levels - offer more...
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The next evolution in solar degradation, unavailability
US-based software provider Solesca presents new ways of handling PV system unavailability and solar module degradation. Engineers have a key role to play in this evolution, ensuring more accurate and...
View ArticleProposed US rule changes could alter solar supply chains
Proposed changes to US Foreign Entities of Concern rules could disqualify projects from tax credits if they fail to meet new eligibility standards.From pv magazine USA Congressional proposal to...
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Ciel & Terre completes 120 MWp floating solar array with new anchoring tech
Ciel & Terre has completed a 120 MWp floating solar project in India, introducing several company firsts in engineering and design, including rock bolt anchoring and a reinforced fiberglass...
View Articlepv magazine Homeowner Guide: Top tips and red flags to home solar
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to...
View ArticleRomania launches second renewables auction
Romania has opened its second renewables auction under a contracts-for-difference (CfD) scheme, offering 3.47 GW of capacity, including 1.47 GW of solar. The auction sets a maximum strike price of €73...
View ArticleItalian court rejects law on suitable areas for renewables
Italy’s Lazio regional tribunal has partially invalidated a May 2024 decree defining suitable zones for ground-mounted renewables, forcing national and regional authorities to rethink the policy...
View ArticleHidden devices found in Chinese-made inverters in the US, reports Reuters
US officials are reassessing the risks posed by Chinese-made devices in renewable energy infrastructure according to news agency. Reuters cites two unnamed sources, who would only provide a few...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: Axpo reports progress on automated H2 project
Axpo has started remotely controlling a 2.5 MW hydrogen production facility (HPF) in Switzerland, while Statkraft says it will halt new green hydrogen projects amid market uncertainty.Axpo is testing...
View ArticleUK startup building solar power beaming tech for space applications
Three year old Space Solar has completed an 18-month engineering design and development project for key parts of its modular space-based solar power system.UK startup Space Solar has completed tests of...
View ArticleAll agrivoltaic system designs at a glance
Researchers in Sweden and Italy analyzed the economics of one-axis, vertical, and elevated PV systems for agrivoltaic applications, finding that overhead agrivoltaic systems may perform better the...
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How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains
Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an...
View ArticleDr. Metje Consulting launches mini backyard solar systems
DIYers can assemble the frame and modules themselves, according to the supplier. A 5.34 kW system with glass-on-glass modules from Trina Solar is available in Germany starting at €5,999.From pv...
View ArticleLiberia seeks consultants for solar verification process
Liberia has launched a tender for consultants to verify claims by off-grid companies deploying standalone rooftop systems, solar home systems, and isolated minigrids. Applications are due by May 22.The...
View ArticleTender opens for hybrid solar systems at Sudanese refugee camps
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a tender to supply five solar hybrid systems for water treatment plants at refugee camps in Sudan’s White Nile State. The deadline...
View ArticleBiwatt launches commercial sodium-ion energy storage product
Biwatt has unveiled a 155 kWh sodium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.From ESS News Chinese energy storage manufacturer Biwatt has introduced a...
View ArticleBali launches rooftop solar acceleration program
The Indonesian province of Bali plans to scale up rooftop solar installations across government buildings, public facilities, and businesses to reduce dependence on fossil-based electricity.The...
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Global PV dataset shows 2019-2022 data
Using Google Earth imagery and 2019-2022 Sentinel-2 datasets, Chinese scientists have developed a two-stage classification framework to obtain the annual global dataset of solar photovoltaic panels at...
View ArticleAustralian solar installer convicted for false claims
An electrician in South Australia has been convicted and fined for providing false or misleading documents in the nation's small-scale renewable energy scheme.From pv magazine Australia Following an...
View ArticleNew biodiversity toolkit helps solar farm developers fast-track projects
Australia's Thesium has launched a new product designed to help solar farm developers de-risk and accelerate their projects, which includes a credit feasibility analysis and board-ready stakeholder...
View ArticleUK investors back 50 MW of solar in Nigeria with $3.6 million
Konexa, Climate Fund Managers and Norfund have agreed a funding package totaling $3.6 million to support a 50 MW solar plant in Nigeria, alongside new grid connections.UK energy developer Konexa,...
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High pressure brings solar surge to northwestern Europe
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that solar irradiance in the British Isles reached up to 35% above the norm during the first half of May, while The Netherlands,...
View ArticleIndia plans 50 MW floating solar plant at nuclear site
Nuclear Power Corp. of India Ltd. (NPCIL) has approached Ciel & Terre to install a floating solar plant on a sea water dyke at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, India.From pv...
View ArticleResearch project examines PV-supported charging infrastructure for electric...
The Kiel University of Applied Sciences analyzed the electrification of a bus fleet operated by the local public transport company in Pinneberg as part of the EMOSYN project. The results are viewed as...
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