Takamiya launches vertical mounting solution for agrivoltaics, areas with...
The Japanese company said its new vertical mounting system is ideal for farmland, regions with heavy snowfall, along factory fences, and in parking areas.Japanese solar company Takamiya has launched a...
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How to integrate solar-plus-storage with heat pumps
Scientists in Spain have simulated a system that uses both power-to-heat-to-power thermal batteries and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. The hybrid system reportedly achieved a 7% lower LCOE...
View ArticleAI-driven robotic piling tech supports 250 MW solar project in Australia
Bouygues Construction Australia (BCA) is trialing an autonomous piling system (APS) to build Engie’s 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm (GESF) in Victoria, Australia.From pv magazine Australia BCA, the...
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Colombia approaches 2 GW solar capacity milestone
Colombia is approaching 2 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity, with 1.34 GW currently operational and an additional 700 MW in testing, according to the country's grid operator.From pv magazine LatAm...
View ArticleTogo breaks ground on solar-plus-storage project
Togo has begun construction on a 25 MW solar plant with 36 MWh of battery storage in the country’s north. China’s TBEA International Engineering is leading the project, which is scheduled for...
View ArticleAlight inaugurates Sweden’s largest solar park
Swedish independent power producer Alight has completed a 64 MW solar project near Stockholm. The site in in Hallstavik is now the largest PV facility in the country.Alight has switched on a 64 MW...
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Is solar really the root cause of Spain’s massive power outage?
Some media outlets have speculated that Spain’s April 28 blackout may have been caused by a disconnected solar plant, but DNV grid analyst Andrea Mansoldo tells pv magazine that it was likely due to a...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: OMV starts 10 MW H2 production plant near Vienna
OMV says it has successfully started its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, while Austrian university TU Graz says it has inaugurated a hydrogen electrolysis test center...
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Roofit Solar switches to TOPcon, adds color, and pitches PV to Prince of Wales
Integrating monocrystalline solar cells with metal standing seam roof panels, Roofit Solar sees opportunity in retrofit and new-build properties. pv magazine catches up with chief growth officer Greg...
View ArticleLow Carbon, ElectroRoute sign four PPAs covering 140 MW of UK solar
Four balancing PPAs will see ElectroRoute trade Low Carbon solar assets in UK electricity market. The agreements are set to run until 2028.UK developer Low Carbon has signed four power purchase...
View ArticleTurkish sensor maker debuts pyranometer for PV plants
Turkey-based Seven says its new product can measure irradiance in a range of 0 W/m² to 4,000 W/m², with a resolution of 0.1 W/m². It can also measure humidity and temperature.Turkey’s sensor...
View ArticleNowos extends lithium battery repair to include stationary, industrial equipment
Netherlands-based Nowos is expanding its micro-mobility battery repair business to cover a wider range of batteries as demand for its service grow in France, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It is...
View ArticlePV module cleaning should be included in green building standards
Scientists in Sudan have called for the inclusion of PV module cleaning operations in green building standards to address a key maintenance gap in renewable energy systems. It would target improved...
View ArticleCooling PV modules with porous silicon-carbide ceramic, PCM
Researchers in Iran developed a passive solar module cooling method using silicon carbide porous ceramic. When combined with phase change materials, the technique reportedly boosts panel performance by...
View ArticleOman seeks consultants for 500 MW solar project
The state-owned Nama Power and Water Procurement Company is looking for consultants to support the development of a 500 MW solar plant. Interested bidders can purchase tender documents until May 11,...
View ArticlePowerPlus presents residential hybrid inverter, battery solution
Australian battery designer and manufacturer PowerPlus Energy has unveiled a new all-in-one energy storage solution featuring a single-phase 7 kW inverter and a 13.4 KWh stackable battery.From pv...
View ArticleSaving money is the biggest driver of residential solar adoption
A recent study by Ohio State researchers finds that cost savings and other practical benefits are the key motivators for people to adopt rooftop or community solar.From pv magazine USA New research...
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Planting turf, clover beneath solar plants can increase soil organic carbon
Scientists have analyzed whether planting turf and clover beneath solar panels can increase soil organic carbon, after measuring the results from a commercial plant in Japan. They tested more than 20...
View ArticleEuropean Commission awards €52.4 million for solar projects in Finland
The European Commission has offered €52.4 million ($59.4 million) in funding for seven solar projects in Finland, as part of a broader renewable energy package that also includes two wind projects in...
View ArticleFujitsu launches residential cold climate heat pump with split design
The Japanese manufacturer said its new heat pump system features a coefficient of up to 5.42 and a seasonal energy efficiency ratio of up to 33.2Japanese industrial conglomerate Fujitsu has unveiled a...
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