PV energy forecasting based on genetic algorithms, dynamic neural network
Scientists in Spain have used genetic algorithms to optimize a feedforward artificial neural network for the prediction of energy generation of PV systems. Genetic algorithms use “parents” and...
View ArticleGreece installs 400 MW of net-metered solar in 2024
Greece installed 400 MW of net-metered PV systems in 2024, bringing its cumulative distributed solar capacity to 850 MW. However, the country shifted from net metering to net billing in...
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Western clear skies drove solar gains and fire risks in January
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that atmospheric conditions led to variations in solar conditions across North America. According to analysis using the Solcast...
View ArticleRomania’s 2024 solar additions hit 1.7 GW
The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) says Romania installed 1.7 GW of solar in 2024, as increased funding, higher renewable targets, and a streamlined permitting process drove market...
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New fire safety testing procedure for PV systems deployed in flat roofs
The Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG) has introduced a fire safety test that simulates a fire starting on the roof membrane beneath a PV system. The researchers noted...
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French railway operator testing PV modules on train tracks
AREP, a subsidiary of French railway operator SNCF, has deployed a prototype of a mini-reversible solar power plant on non-running rails to test it for six months. The solution is shipped in...
View ArticleThe Hydrogen Stream: EU grants €1.25 billion for 41 cross-border energy projects
The European Commission says 41 cross-border energy projects will receive €1.25 billion ($1.3 billion) in funding, with one-fifth allocated to hydrogen, while Lhyfe has started building its fifth...
View ArticleMinimizing contamination between different materials key to efficient PV...
An international team of industry and researchers is developing technology and methods to improve the industry's ability to recycle decommissioned solar panels, avoiding waste and targeting recovery of...
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Australia opens longest connected EV highway network
Australia’s longest connected electric-vehicle highway network is now operational, covering a 7,000 km route in Western Australia, with 110 charging points across 49 locations.From pv magazine...
View ArticleGlobal super grids do not necessarily favor deployment of solar power
New research from Sweden has shown that building global super grids across different continents could not necessarily result in increased investments in solar power. The scientists outlined the One Sun...
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PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range
A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although...
View ArticleCroatia’s new solar additions hit 397.1 MW in 2024
The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia Association (RES Croatia) says Croatia’s solar market is growing year over year. But with residential and industrial rooftops accounting for most new...
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Solar-powered, off-grid accessory dwelling unit
Mesocore offers a pre-assembled 5.4 m x 7.3 m tiny home with solar and battery storage.From pv magazine USA The pre-fabricated unit from Mesocore, a Florida-based manufactured home specialist, is a 5.4...
View ArticleMexico deploys 1 GW of distributed solar in 2024
Mexico's Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) said the country installed 1.09 GW of distributed solar in 2024, bringing total capacity to 4.42 GW by year-end.From pv magazine Mexico CFE, the...
View ArticleCommunity managers key to wider adoption of energy communities
New research from France suggests that energy communities could benefit from dedicated community managers to address operational complexities. Researchers says that this role could offer contracts or...
View ArticleSolax presents scalable 215 kWh C&I battery
Solax demonstrated its industrial energy storage solution, with peak load management and electricity cost optimization, in front of around 50 installers. The live presentation focused on efficiency,...
View ArticleSpain deploys 6.46 GW of new solar in 2024
Spain's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 32 GW at the end of December 2024, following 6.46 GW of new annual solar additions.From pv magazine Spain Spain installed 6.64 GW of new PV systems in...
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Kyocera unveils 410 W solar panels for snowy areas
Kyocera has developed new 410 W solar panels featuring patented mounting system technology, designed for regions with up to 2.5 meters of vertical snowfall.Japan's Kyocera has introduced new 410 W...
View ArticleProviding a response to skills assessment in the solar PV market
The IEC is preparing a new skills competence scheme for workers involved in the solar photovoltaic market. The Secretary of IEC TC 82, George Kelly, tells us about this new scheme and reflects on the...
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Pressurized water cleaning can improve PV generation efficiency by 10%
Researchers in China have investigated the dust-scaling process and various water-based cleaning methods to optimize maintenance strategies for enhanced safety and efficiency in PV systems.Scientists...
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