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Convalt Energy commits to community solar plants in Chad

US-based Convalt Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chad’s Ministry of Water and Energy for three community solar plants totaling 3 MW, along with 1.5 MWh of battery storage.
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Ecoprogetti expands solar production line to 1 GW in Morocco

Italian manufacturer Ecoprogetti has ramped up the capacity of a PV production line in Morocco, operated by Almaden Morocco, from 500 MW to 1 GW.
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South Africa deploys 961 MW of solar in January-October period

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has shared forecasts with pv magazine projecting strong growth for the nation's solar sector, despite a decline in deployment compared to last year. Utility-scale public sector plants ar...
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US sets antidumping duties for Southeast Asian solar cells

US trade officials have announced preliminary affirmative determinations for antidumping duties on crystalline solar cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tariffs range from 21.31% to 271.28% depending on the company and country.
Installations

South African rail operator launches solar tender

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has opened an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) tender for solar installations at its sites across the country. The deadline for expressions of interest is Jan. 21, 2025.
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Manufacturing

Mercedes-Benz testing new solar paint

Mercedes-Benz said it is now evaluating a 20%-efficient, non-silicon photovoltaic coating that is significantly cheaper than conventional solar modules.
Markets & Policy

ADB finances 20 MW solar plant in Bangladesh

Muktagacha Solartech Energy Ltd. has agreed to build and operate a 20 MW solar project in Bangladesh, following the signing of a $24.3 million investment package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Energy Storage

Marstek debuts AC coupled residential batteries

The Chinese manufacturer said its new products have a capacity of up to 5.1 kWh and are scalable up to 20.48 kWh. The systems feature a depth of discharge of 90% and can purportedly operate for more than 6,000 cycles.

Press Releases

Econergy secures 28 million Euro financing for its Iancu Jianu solar project in Romania

Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Econergy UK, has signed a financing agreement for €28 million in project funding for the Iancu Jianu solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Romania.

Dutch & Co. Ltd. wins Prestigious AFSIA “C&I Project of the Year Award”

Dutch and Company Limited (Dutch & Co. ), a leading Ghanaian-based company, has been honored with the prestigious C&I Project of the Year award by the African Solar Industry Association (AFSIA).

JinkoSolar Hits 300GW Milestone: Driving Innovation with Next-Gen Tiger Neo III

In 2023, N-type TOPCon tapped into the mainstream market by JinkoSolar’s launching its Tiger Neo series, which became the world’s most popular N-type products, with worldwide cumulative sales of roughly 140GW by the end of November 2024. Meanwhile, JinkoSolar broke its own delivery record as well as the solar industry as a whole, when its panel deliveries crossed the 300GW threshold.

DAS Solar Reaffirms Its Leadership as a BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV Module Maker

DAS Solar has once again secured its place on the BloombergNEF’s (hereinafter referred to as "BNEF") list of Tier 1 PV Module Maker for the Q4 of 2024. This achievement underscores the company's technological leadership and growing brand influence, reflecting the trust of its customer base worldwide.

Opinion & Analysis

‘When facing career challenges, it’s all too easy to feel isolated’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice Molly Morgan, Senior Research Analyst at UK-based CRU. She says that mentoring platforms offer aspiring professionals access to relatable role models, providing both inspiration and practical guidance to help them overcome their challenges and thrive in their careers. "A way to address the issue of women making up the minority share in the PV industry would be to encourage more women to enter the world of renewable energies earlier whilst still in academia," she states.

North America faces cloudy November with few brights for solar

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that November proved challenging for solar energy across most of the US and Canada, as persistent cloud cover reduced solar irradiance.

Solar wafer prices stable, potential price hikes loom amid trade policy changes

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Vertical solar power at U.S. airports

Vertical solar at airports can reduce energy costs, provide a revenue stream and enhance operational efficiency and public image.

BESS are becoming more attractive

As battery energy storage system costs plunge, energy price volatility is shortening payback times for storage solutions. This shift, driven by a surge in intermittently generating renewables, and ongoing innovations in battery manufacturing, marks a pivotal moment for energy markets worldwide.

‘Assertive women often face different perceptions in the workplace’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Amila Colakhodzic, Senior Originator and Client coverage at Austria-based Kommunalkredit. She says she constantly prioritizes open communication and inclusivity while challenging biases. “Despite women being the largest untapped resource in renewable energy, the solar sector has improved significantly. Since transitioning from wind to solar in 2018, I’ve witnessed technological advancements and increased diversity, with women taking on technical, commercial, legal, and leadership roles,” she states.

Markets & Policy

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Reden Solar inaugurates 200 MW solar module production line in France

Reden Solar has launched a 200 MW solar module production line in France, with capacity to produce up to 300,000 modules per year, primarily for its own renewable electricity projects.

Italy allocates 1.5 GW in agrivoltaics tender

The Italian authorities have chosen 540 projects, totaling 1.5 GW, in the nation’s first agrivoltaics tender.

Panasonic offers residential heat pump solution that uses solar radiation forecasts

Panasonic has unveiled a new version of its Eco Cute CO2 heat pump that produces domestic hot water mostly during daytime based on solar radiation data. It integrates a dedicated app to obtain day-ahead solar forecasts and schedule water heating hours for the next day.

India’s GUVNL allocates 1 GWh of battery storage at $2,670/MWh/month

HG Infra Engineering, Bhilwara Energy, Kintech Synergy, and Advait Infratech were successful in a standalone battery energy storage tender held by utility Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).

Australian utility strikes offtake deal for 288 MW solar farm

The first large-scale solar project in the Australian state of Tasmania has been locked in, with project developer TasRex reaching a commercial offtake agreement with utility Hydro Tasmania.

BVES Investor Summit: ‘Making money with BESS is easier than ever’

The financial sector is increasingly throwing its weight behind battery energy storage systems (BESS), but transparent regulations are necessary to keep the investment going. This was one of the resounding messages from the 2nd BVES Investor Summit, held in Berlin on Wednesday.

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Chinese scientists develop photovoltaic window with heat flow control

The novel smart solar window combines photoelectric and electrochromic functions. It can produce electricity while also regulating the amount of solar radiation entering a building.

Eskom tenders 72 MW of solar at coal power plant

Eskom is seeking a contractor to provide turnkey design, engineering, operation and maintenance services for a solar project at the Komati Power Station, South Africa.

The Hydrogen Stream: new model and repository for accurate pre-feasibility studies

European researchers have told pv magazine that hydrogen production costs are often underestimated in prefeasibility studies, while the South Korean authorities have reported a rise in deals for large-scale hydrogen consumption projects.

Bulgaria allocates 3 GW of renewables capacity, 1.17 GW of storage in auction

The Bulgarian authorities awarded BGN 526 million ($284 million) to 397 renewable energy projects in the country’s latest procurement exercise.

Philippine distribution utility streamlines net-metering permits

The Philippnes’ Energy Regulatory Commission has permitted local utility More Power to create a one-stop shop for processing net-metering and distributed energy resources (DER) applications. The initiative is set to benefit consumers in Iloilo City, Central Negros and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

Agrivoltaics can increase grape yield by up to 60%

French agrivoltaics company Sun’Agri says that two of its facilities increased grape yields by 20% to 60% in 2024, compared to areas without solar panels. The PV modules helped regulate temperature fluctuations, reducing summer heat peaks and winter temperature declines.

Technology

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Fraunhofer ISE warns of risk from higher than expected UV-induced degradation in TOPCon, PERC, HJT cells

The researchers of the German institute explained that UV-induced degradation may cause larger than expected efficiency and voltage losses in all dominant cell technologies, including TOPCon devices. The scientists expect that silicon nitride layers could be used to enhance TOPCon UV stability compared to PECVD layers typically utilized in PERC and heterojunction cells.

Indian scientists develop 40%-efficient dye sensitzed solar cell for indoor applications

An India-based research team has boosted the power conversion efficiency and stability of indoor dye-sensitized solar cells based on co-sensitized organic dyes. The best indoor PV devices achieved 40% efficiency under 4000 lux fluorescent lighting and 10.40% under standard AM 1.5G one sun illumination.

World’s largest CO2-based seawater heat pump goes online

German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions’ CO2-based seawater heat pump, located in the Danish port city of Esbjerg, has started operation. The facility, with a total heating capacity of 70 MW, will provide climate-neutral heat to Esbjerg and neighbouring town Varde.

Air Energy launches to bring solid-state lithium-air batteries closer to commercialization

While some may call it a fairytale chemistry, solid-state lithium-air battery (SS-LAB) technology is now a step closer to commercial reality with the foundation of Air Energy. The startup has set out to scale the application of this promising technology over the next five years.

Floating PV system designed for offshore waters can withstand waves up to 4 m

A Chinese research team has developed a floating PV system that purportedly offers high stability and superior seakeeping performance. It features a series of floating pontoons for buoyancy, coupled with a truss-frame support structure for solar panels.

Overhead agrivoltaics could disrupt global navigation satellite systems used for precision agriculture

Fraunhofer ISE researchers have investigated whether PV panels installed above orchards can affect the reception of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals and, in turn, affect the precision of advanced autonomous tools. They found a disruption and suggested some alternatives.

Manufacturing

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Chinese PV Industry Brief: China Coal secures 4 GW of modules at $0.10/W

China Coal Energy Group (China Coal) has ordered 4 GW of solar modules from JinkoSolar, Tongwei, JA Solar, and DAS Solar at $0.10/W, including 3 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) panels and 1 GW of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) products.

Ecoprogetti completes 50 MW solar panel production line in Oman

Oman has launched its first solar panel production line. A project spokesperson told pv magazine that the facility will serve the domestic market and countries throughout Africa. It is currently supplying panels for a 200 MW project.

McLaren Applied acquires Italian inverter maker Fimer

McLaren Applied Group has purchased Italian inverter manufacturer Fimer for an undisclosed sum through its subsidiary, MA Solar Italy Ltd. The deal, which includes Fimer’s business assets, will help McLaren Applied expand its core operations.

Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking

The latest list sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintain the top three positions and Kyocera entering the top ten, up from thirteenths spot.

Grew, Jakson, Jupiter Renewables, Saatvik to set up solar factories in India

The government of the Indian state of Odisha has approved new solar manufacturing investments from Grew, Jakson, Jupiter Renewables, and Saatvik.

Sunlit unveils bidirectional inverter for PV carports, balcony solar

Sunlit has launched the EV3600 bidirectional inverter for PV carports and balcony solar applications, allowing users with dynamic electricity tariffs to charge storage units when prices are low. The German company says the inverter supports extensions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality.

Energy Storage

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Bringing power to the people

Dr. Hicham Bouzekri, Director of R&D and Industry for the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), explains how battery energy storage is helping the country to empower all of its people through renewable energy microgrids.

New sodium-ion developments from CATL, BYD, Huawei

Sodium-ion batteries are undergoing a critical period of commercialization with Chinese cleantech juggernauts actively working on their products.

SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers

The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.

Utrecht to host vehicle-to-grid car sharing service

Car manufacturer Renault, smart charging solutions provider We Drive Solar and the Netherlands’ leading car sharing platform MyWheels are teaming up to launch a car-sharing service in the city of Utrecht. The vehicles will utilize vehicle-to-grid technology, running on clean energy and feeding power back to the grid during high demand periods.

SolarEdge announces closure of its energy storage division

SolarEdge will shutter its energy storage unit and manufacturing, cutting 500 jobs.

Italy adds 1.74 GW during Jan-Oct, reaches record 12 GWh of energy storage

From January to the end of October 2024, Italy added 1.74 GW of storage system projects.

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