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Brite Energy Partners, LG Innotek sign 84.7 MW deal in South Korea

LG Innotek will secure electricity and supply renewable energy certificates (REC) under a 20-year fixed-price agreement, procuring 100 GWh of renewable energy per year.
Markets & Policy

Meyer Burger reports $330 million loss for fiscal 2023

Switzerland-based Meyer Burger had a PV module inventory of 365 MW at the end of 2023. The closure of its panel factory in Freiberg, Germany, will only be reversed if there are very strong political signals, said CEO Gunter Erfurt.
Energy Storage

Thyssenkrupp, Fraunhofer IKTS to set up 1 GW of electrolyzer production by 2030

Thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS want to develop and mass produce electrolyzers based on solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) technology. They are now setting up a pilot plant in Germany that is scheduled to start operations in about a year.
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BlackRock acquires solar, storage assets from Excelsior Energy Capital

BlackRock has acquired a portfolio of 38 operational solar and battery storage projects from Excelsior Energy Capital, marking Excelsior's first exit of its inaugural fund. The projects collectively have a total capacity of 89 MW (DC).
Electric Vehicles

Energy sharing in multi-microgrid systems with V2G

Researchers in Australia have developed a reconfigurable structure of a multi-microgrid to enhance the penetration of distributed energy resources in the presence of vehicle to grid technology (V2G) and found that both technical and economic aspects of t...
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After-sale support key to boosting off-grid solar

A new survey from US-based impact measurement company 60 Decibels shows off-grid energy customers are currently facing a series of challenges such as product affordability, gender inequality, customer support, further investment in minigrids, and over-in...
Manufacturing

Solarever presents 410 W all-black solar panel

Mexican manufacturer Solarever says its new passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) PV module has an efficiency of 20.97% and a temperature coefficient of -0.35% per degree Celsius.
Manufacturing

U.S. scientists build hybrid energy system integrating PV, radiative cooling

The hybrid system has a cooling power of 63.8 W/m2 and a photovoltaic power output of 159.9 W/m2. According to its creators, the cooling capacity provided by the system can be used in buildings or refrigerators.

Press Releases

£26m Funding Brings Major Onstream for Spring Virgin Money supports the UK’s transition to renewable energy

Virgin Money is providing £26m of long-term funding for the development, construction and operation of a major new 45MW solar park in Herefordshire.

Red Solar’s Flexible PV Solutions Shine at PV EXPO 2024

Red Solar, a leading provider of smart PV solutions, made waves at the recent PV EXPO in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing its cutting-edge products aimed at revolutionizing the PV industry. Among its standout offerings were flexible photovoltaic modules, heralded for their versatility and reliability.

SolarSpace Supplies 375 MW Modules to NTPC for the First Time

Recently, SolarSpace has partnered with NTPC, the largest state-owned power company in India. SolarSpace provides double-glass modules for the 375 MW project located in Bhuj-Gujarat, India, to support the construction of NTPC's ground-mounted solar power project.

JA Solar Signs MOUs with Three Leading Pakistani Enterprises for Supply of 600MW n-type PV Modules

During Solar Pakistan 2024, JA Solar, a leading manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, signed PV module supply memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements with Pakistani firms Garibsons, SM Solar, and Wasiq Traders, respectively, which totaled capacity of 600 MW.

Opinion & Analysis

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Pedaling Power

The co-founder of a Lithuanian company which has developed a new exercise bike that can generate and store electricity makes the case for the contribution "energy harvesting from daily human activity" can make to the energy transition.

Weather records tumble across U.S. as Atlantic pressure keeps eastern skies clear

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that persistent high pressure in the upper atmosphere led to irradiance as high as 30% above normal, and new records for solar generation and temperature in North America in mid-February.

Why gender equality might be the better business opportunity in the solar energy industry within the next decade

In the first article of a series, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) presents data showing that we still have plenty of work to overcome external and internal barriers preventing women from pursuing STEM careers, accessing leadership roles, and being fairly represented across the whole value chain in the solar industry.

Polysilicon prices further decouple, adverse factors thwart contract negotiations

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.

Perovskite thin film: Out with the old, in with the new

Silicon-perovskite tandem solar requires optimization of both approaches, and embodies the weaknesses of each. Meanwhile, the use of pure thin-film devices offers a cheaper, simpler, and more sustainable PV solution for the United States.

RustMo-mentous: Celebrating 10 years of South Africa’s first big-solar site

With the size of utility scale solar projects in the nation having ballooned, the lessons learned from South Africa’s first big solar field continue to help developers roll out PV as a key energy source.

Markets & Policy

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Colombia’s large-scale PV capacity additions hit 207 MW in 2023

Colombia's cumulative installed utility-scale PV capacity hit 486 MW at the end of December 2023, on 207 MW of new installations for the full year.

India’s NTPC allocates 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid projects at $0.040/kWh

Axis Energy, Juniper Green Energy, ReNew, and Acme have emerged as winners in NTPC’s auction for 1.5 GW of wind-solar hybrid projects connected to India’s interstate transmission system (ISTS). The average price was INR 3.30 ($0.040)/kWh.

bp increases stake in 26 GW Australian renewable energy hub

Investment bank Macquarie Group has sold its share in the 26 GW Australian Renewable Energy Hub megaproject proposed for Western Australia’s Pilbara region to oil and gas giant bp.

Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in preventable losses

Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance.

India allocates 480 MW renewables-plus-storage at $0.068/kWh

The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy in a demand-following manner.

RWE starts building 330 MW of UK solar

RWE has commenced construction of 330 MW of solar capacity across seven sites in the United Kingdom. Two of the sites will include co-located battery storage (BESS), while the other five projects will be designed for future storage integration.

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European Parliament approves legal requirement to install solar on buildings

Legislation that would require EU member states to integrate solar installations into future building works, and retroactively install PV on buildings, is one step closer to becoming law, after being approved by members of the European Parliament.

Belgium’s 2023 solar capacity additions hit 1.8 GW

Belgium’s cumulative installed PV capacity surpassed 10 GW at the end of December 2023.

Dynamic photovoltaic blinds for glaze-façade buildings

Scientists from China have built photovoltaic blinds that can reportedly regulate thermal load, daylight penetration, and energy generation in high-rise buildings with glazed facades. Their creators claim the blinds offer superior architectural aesthetics and notable energy-saving potential.

Policy recommendations to support U.S. rooftop solar installations

Rooftop solar has the technical potential to serve 45% of electricity demand, based on 2022 demand levels, according to a new report from Environment America. As of that year, it served about 1.5% of consumed electricity.

Israel’s new PV installations hit 1.1 GW in 2023

Official data from the Electricity Authority of Israel show that the country installed 1,108 MW of new solar capacity in 2023. Renewable energy covered 12.5% of Israel’s electricity demand last year.

Beny launches PV-ready EV charging station

Beny New Energy says its new charger can deliver power at a range of 360 kW—600 kW. It supports various connection standards.

Technology

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Tandem perovskite-perovskite solar cell integrating kesterite shows potential efficiency of 23.32%

The simulated tandem cell integrates a hole transport layer made of kesterite and lead-free perovskite materials. Its creators claim the combined device performs better than the individual cells it embeds.

US startup develops air-source steam heat pump for industrial use

Colorado-based AtmosZero has closed a Series A funding round that will help it accelerate the commercialization of its Boiler 2.0 technology. The air-sourced heat pump generates steam for industrial use and can be combined with PV generation and storage.

Tandem solar cell based on cadmium telluride, iron disilicide promises 43.9% efficiency

Researchers in Bangladesh have designed a dual-junction tandem solar cell with a bottom device based on iron disilicide (FeSi2), an emerging absorber material know for its high thermal stability and good optoelectronic properties. Their simulation showed the advantage of combining the larger bandgap of the top cadmium telluride cell and the smaller bandgap of the bottom FeSi2 cell.

Austrian startup offers standardized system for solar bike roads

Austrian startup Mo Energy Systems has developed a standardized system for solar bike roads, featuring 12-meter-long structures with a variable width ranging from 2 meters to 4.5 meters. It includes anchoring, without the need for concrete or excavation work.

Car batteries can optimize the power grid

Australian researchers have found that if 10% of vehicles are electric and utilize V2G connections, they could reduce peak electricity demand at local substations by 6% and save car owners hundreds of dollars per year on charging costs.

The Hydrogen Stream: Morocco identifies land for green hydrogen

Morocco has presented its new hydrogen strategy, while Uniper and Phillips 66 have announced plans to launch a green hydrogen project in the United Kingdom.

Manufacturing

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Power Electronics plans 20 GW inverter factory in US

Spanish inverter manufacturer Power Electronics has an annual inverter production capacity of 30 GW, but it now plans to build a new 20 GW manufacturing facility in the United States.

GoodWe opens inverter factory in Vietnam

China’s GoodWe has commenced operations at a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The plant specializes in grid-tied and hybrid inverters.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Jolywood halts polysilicon factory project

Jolywood has suspended plans to build 100,000 metric tons (MT) of polysilicon capacity at a facility in Gujiao, China’s Shanxi province.

Energy communities more profitable than individual self-consumption in Italy, Portugal

Researchers behind a techno-economic analysis of energy communities in Italy and Portugal say that collective self-consumption is a more lucrative solution than individual installations.

Indian scientists design 26.24%-efficient triple-junction all perovskite solar cell

The researchers simulated an all perovskite solar cell offering the advantage of effectively harnessing sunlight across a wide range of wavelengths. The device has the potential to achieve an open-circuit voltage of 3.76 V, a short-circuit density of 10.70 mA/cm², and a fill factor of 69.00%.

Austa releases new three-phase inverter series

The Chinese manufacturer said its new inverters can support up to 120% three-phase unbalanced output and provide 1.5 times DC overmatching.

Energy Storage

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New Zealand welcomes first big battery to national grid

New Zealand’s transition to a renewable energy future has taken a significant step forward with the nation’s first grid-scale battery energy storage project now offering injectable reserves to the electricity market for the first time.

Tata Power commissions India’s largest solar+battery storage project

Tata Power Solar Systems has commissioned a 100 MW solar PV plant coupled with a 120 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The BESS for the project was supplied by Tata AutoComp Systems.

Gensol Engineering wins 70 MW/140 MWh in Indian storage tender

Gensol Engineering has agreed to deploy a 70 MW/140 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in India for Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) on an on-demand basis.

Aira launches new heat pumps for residential buildings

The new heat pumps use propane (R290) as the refrigerant and have a seasonal coefficient of performance of 4.7. The maximum temperature outlet is 70 C and the maximum cooling power spans from 8 kW to 13 kW.

Hurricane-resistant hybrid solar plant inaugurated on Antigua and Barbuda

A hybrid solar and battery project in Antigua and Barbuda, funded by the $50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, features 720 kWp of solar panels and an 863 kWh battery, designed to withstand strong winds and fully power the island nation during daylight hours.

Decarbonizing aviation attracts venture capital

Since 2016, some $2.4 billion worth of venture capital flowed to companies developing electric aviation and other air travel decarbonization technologies with a strong start in investment volume in 2024, according to Dealroom.co, a Dutch data and intelligence firm.

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