Spain’s Acciona advances 2.4 GW of energy storage, 1.8 GW solar-wind...
Acciona Energía has just launched its second hybrid wind-solar project in Spain, at Villalba del Rey and Tinajas. A new, 19.7 MWp solar field has been added to a 26 MW wind complex.From pv magazine...
View ArticleAverage U.S. residential solar project breaks even at 7.5 years, said EnergySage
A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter...
View ArticleReliance introduces bifacial heterojunction solar modules
The India-based module producer said its new panels have a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.1% and a temperature coefficient of -0.24% per C.From pv magazine India Indian solar manufacturer...
View ArticleJakson Solar launches 630 W bifacial TOPCon PV modules
Jakson Solar’s Helia NXT R series PV modules utilize rectangular 16-busbar n-type TOPCon cells and have an efficiency of up to 23.34%.From pv magazine India Jakson Solar Modules and Cells, a unit of...
View ArticleVolue unveils intraday trading solution for wind, solar
Norway’s Volue has launched an automated trading tool for solar and wind operators covering most European power markets . The Volue Position Closer is a subscription-based tool targeted at renewable...
View ArticleSwitzerland authorizes removable PV plant on railway track
Swiss startup Sun-ways is planning to build a 18 kW pilot PV system between the racks of a 100-m linear section of a railway line in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel.From pv magazine France Switzerland's...
View ArticleGambia launches tender for 50 MW solar-plus-storage project
Gambian utility Nawec is seeking proposals for a 50 MW PV facility planned to be deployed in Soma, south of the River Gambia. The project is part of a broader solar project eventually including...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: 20 GW of electrolysis project reached final investment...
The IEA published its yearly hydrogen analysis reporting that of the 520 GW announced electrolysis projects, 20 GW reached final investment decision, with China leading the way.The International Energy...
View ArticlePersistent Amazon fires slash solar irradiance in adjacent regions
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that this winter brought dry and warm conditions to most of South America, resulting in higher-than-normal irradiance across the...
View ArticleWaaree unveils 730 W dual-glass heterojunction solar module
Waaree has showcased an n-type dual-glass photovoltaic panel with a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.5%.From pv magazine India At REI India 2024, Waaree showcased new n-type heterojunction...
View ArticleCopeland debuts industrial heat pump
The U.S. heating specialist said its Vilter VQ95 heat pump is an ideal solution for district heating and industrial processes. It has a heating capacity of 1 MW to 5 MW per skid and can reportedly...
View ArticleGermany has solar LCOE ranging from €0.041/kWh to €0.144/kWh
A new report rom Fraunhofer ISE shows that the cost of PV systems in Germany is currently between €700/kW and €2,000/kW. The study also shows that the levelized cost of energy of solar-plus-storage...
View ArticleNew IEA PVPS Handbook: A guide to proper solar resource data management
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the recently released fourth edition of the "Best Practices Handbook for the Collection and Use of Solar...
View ArticleHelping the market of solar powered water pumps to thrive
Solar powered water pumps are one of the most important ways for off-grid communities to gain access to water cheaply and cleanly. Standards are required to enable this market to continue growing and...
View ArticleEngie reveals results of French vertical agrivoltaic demonstrator
The French energy company said its 100 kW agrivoltaic facility linked to cow farming in France's Puy-de-Dôme region has not modified meadow functioning and animal behavior.From pv magazine France Engie...
View ArticleNexans offers low-carbon PV cables
The French cable manufacturer unveiled new low-carbon products for large-scale PV projects.From pv magazine France French cable manufacturer Nexans has launched a low-carbon product for large-scale PV...
View ArticleLithuania’s largest PV carport powering 44 EV chargers
Lithuania-based Soliport has built what it claims to be the largest solar carport in the Baltic states. The 250 kW system is connected to 44 electric vehicle charging points and injects only a small...
View ArticleWhat to expect in a residential solar loan in U.S. market
A report from Energysage reviews common terms for residential solar loans.From pv magazine USA Residential solar customers typically purchase their project via a loan, cash or a third-party-owned...
View ArticleRooftop solar install rates dip below straight-line average in Australia
Australia’s rooftop solar installation rate has continued to cool for a second consecutive month with national market volumes in September down about 3% on August when 273 MW was installed.From pv...
View ArticlePhotovoltaics, control strategies have little impact on optimal heat pump...
New research from Germany shows that the optimal size of residential heat pumps in retrofit buildings can be achieved without factoring in their potential connection to a PV system and related control...
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