General Motors launches residential storage system
The US-based automotive manufacturing company said its new storage system offers the option of integrating with PV systems. It can be scaled to reach a capacity of up to 35.4 kWh, which the company...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: US researchers explore trapped geologic hydrogen
US researchers have started studying hydrogen formation in the Midcontinent Rift in the United States, while Dutch scientists have discovered that hydrogen emissions from industrial complexes are...
View ArticleEngie commissions 2.3 MW lightweight rooftop PV system in Belgium
Installed by Engie's Sun4business subsidiary, the C&I project features solar PV panels from Dutch manufacturer Solarge that weigh just 7 kg/m2.A 2.3 MW rooftop PV plant has been inaugurated at a...
View ArticleChinese PV Industry Brief: Arctech secures 2.3 GW tracker order in Saudi Arabia
Arctech Solar says it has signed a 2.3 GW tracker order from Saudi Arabia, where it will supply trackers designed for the region's desert terrain and high winds.Arctech Solar has signed a deal with...
View ArticleTunisia launches 200 MW solar tender
Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has kicked off a new procurement exercise for large-scale solar.Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has launched a tender for the...
View ArticleWork begins on 200 MW solar park in Congo
India’s Soleos Energy, in partnership with Melci Holdings, has started building a 200 MW solar park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The project is set for commissioning by late 2026.From...
View ArticleSolis introduces low-voltage hybrid inverters
The Chinese manufacturer said that its new series includes inverters with up to 15 kW of AC output. It supports a maximum input current of 20A.Chinese inverter supplier Solis has released a new series...
View ArticleTajikistan accepting bids to develop 200 MW of solar
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is conducting a tender for the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a 200 MW solar plant in western Tajikistan. The...
View ArticleUsing texturized glass in building-integrated photovoltaics
Researchers from Poland have assessed how texturized glass used as the front cover of building-integrated photovoltaic panels affects performance. They have found power yield could be up to 5% lower...
View ArticlePhilippines may terminate 50-plus solar projects for missing deadlines
The Philippines' Department of Energy says that at least 105 renewable energy projects, including 53 solar projects, face termination for failing to comply with timelines.At least 53 solar projects...
View ArticleAlight, 3Flash to build 120 MW solar park in Finland
Alight and 3Flash have signed a joint development agreement for a 120 MW solar project in southeastern Finland. Work is expected to begin early next year, with commissioning scheduled for 2027.Sweden’s...
View ArticleCredence unveils 725 W bifacial TOPCon solar module
The Indian manufacturer has unveiled an 18-busbar TOPCon bifacial solar panel featuring a power conversion efficiency of 23.35%.From pv magazine India At REI Expo 2024, India’s Credence unveiled its...
View ArticleWith or without PV, air-source heat pumps are among cheapest residential...
New research from Germany shows that identifying the cheapest residential heating source remains challenging, as the final results depend on the assumptions made and energy prices. The scientists,...
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New hot-dip galvanized screw for ground-mounted solar projects
Spain-based Elementos de Sujeción Galvanizados (ESG) has developed a new hot-dip galvanized ground screw for PV systems, designed to be driven directly into the ground and withstand heavy loads.From pv...
View ArticleChina’s NEA unveils new draft rules to reshape distributed solar market
China's National Energy Administration (NEA) has released new draft rules to reshape the distributed-generation solar market.China's NEA has released “Draft Management Measures for Distributed Solar...
View ArticleDutch grid operators propose limitation contracts to free up 880 MW of capacity
Dutch grid operators TenneT, Enexis, Liander, and Stedin say that expanded use of "capacity limitation contracts" among renewable energy operators could free up about 880 MW of additional grid...
View ArticleIndia surpasses 90 GW of installed solar capacity
India's installed renewable energy capacity reached 201.46 GW at the end of September 2024, with 90.76 GW coming from solar projects, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).From...
View ArticleBelgian grid operator accelerates smart meter deployment for PV system owners
Belgian grid operator Fluvius plans to install around 403,000 smart meters in solar-powered homes by 2025, when their use becomes mandatory. So far, the company has installed 553,500 smart meters in...
View ArticleChinese PV Industry Brief: China adds 160 GW in January-September period
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says solar installations reached 160 GW between January and September 2024, with cumulative capacity hitting 770 GW by August.China's NEA said the country...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: More H2 projects put on hold
Repsol has told pv magazine that it has frozen 90% of Spain's hydrogen projects nearing final investment decisions, while Statkraft has confirmed that it has revised its plans for its hydrogen project...
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