New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based...
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must...
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Aerosols from wildfires slash North American solar production
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, throughout July, smoke from wildfires in Canada and the US West Coast significantly impacted irradiance across North...
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Sharp connects rooftop PV power with washer-dryer
The Japanese conglomerate said its washer-dryer can now be connected to rooftop PV via its AI-based Eee Connect system. This type of appliance adds to air conditioners, water heaters and refrigerators...
View ArticleGrid shortages fuel China’s small-scale solar boom
Small-scale, "distributed" PV has become a significant part of the world’s biggest solar market but it is now butting up against the same grid constraints that have frustrated utility-scale PV in China...
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Floating photovoltaics for hydrogen generation, storage
New research from the UK shows that Oman could utilize a floating PV farm at the Wadi Dayqah Dam for hydrogen generation. The scientist said the project is technical viabile, although only with...
View ArticleNew grid connection rules in Romania
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has adopted several changes to grid connection processes, including the implementation of an auction-based grid connection mechanism for plants above 5...
View ArticleAcciona Energía wins 12-year CfD for 189 MW in Croatia
The Spanish utility says the 189 MW Promina project, currently under development, will be Croatia’s largest solar farm upon commissioning in 2027. From pv magazine Spain Spanish energy developer...
View ArticleChilean government proposes solar FIT cut for distributed generation
A coalition of three renewables associations in Chile have released a joint statement expressing "deep concern and opposition" to the Chilean government's proposals to reduce income for distributed...
View ArticleQuantum algorithm for photovoltaic maximum power point tracking
Researchers have developed a quantum particle swarm optimization algorithm for maximum power point tracking that reportedly generates 3.33% more power in higher temperature tests and 0.89% more power...
View ArticleSolar panels could raise value of houses by up to 7.1%
Using a range of machine-learning techniques, a group of scientists found that PV systems can significantly increase the value of a property in the United Kingdom. The analysis was based on property...
View ArticleHydronic closed-loop cooling system for photovoltaic modules
An international research team has developed a closed-loop PV cooling system that can reportedly offer 24-hour continuous operation. The system is claimed to be particularly suitable for hot and arid...
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Solar array installed for mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa
The Europa Clipper mission will send a craft the size of a basketball court to Europa, a moon considered a potential habitat for life.From pv magazine USA NASA installed the solar array for the Europa...
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Australian rooftop PV sector rebounds with record 302 MW rollout
Australia’s rollout of rooftop solar has climbed to a record high with households and businesses bolting on almost 302 MW of generation capacity in July, up 23% on the previous month.From pv magazine...
View ArticleMeyer Burger and Solestial aim to conquer space
The companies want to develop cost-effective and efficient photovoltaic products for space applications using next-generation, ultra-thin, radiation-resistant solar cells. Starting next year, hundreds...
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Global PV investment to surpass $500 billion in 2024
The International Energy Agency projects that solar will attract more investment than all other electricity generation sources combined. Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the...
View ArticleGerman PV and storage provider Bosswerk files for insolvency
The provisional insolvency administrator is focusing on restructuring and continuing business operations. Bosswerk has operated the Green Akku online shop since 2010, through which it sells...
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Mobile floating PV plant powers Paris’ Olympic village
Transported 900 metres along the Seine, a 78 kWc temporary photovoltaic power plant has docked at the Athletes' Village to meet the needs of the Olympic and Paralympic Place for renewable electricity...
View ArticleThree-dimensional PV modules for indoor, urban locations
A research team at Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) in South Korea is tackling the use of solar PV in non-ideal conditions with a new tool to optimize for urban and indoor PV diffuse...
View ArticleAmea Power begins construction of 24 MW plant in Uganda
Construction of a 24 MW solar plant is underway in northwestern Uganda. Once commissioned, it will be the first solar asset in the region and Amea Power’s first operational asset in the...
View ArticleFunding secured for 60 MW solar plant in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Eiffel Investment Group are providing €24.4 million in funding for the construction of a 60 MW solar plant in southern Romania.The INVL...
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