Solar-driven heat battery for residential applications
Developed by scientists in the Netherlands, the heat battery prototype consists of a storage module based on potassium carbonate and an electricity-driven mechanical system that maintains continuous charging or discharging powers. Through a series of simulations, the research group found that the device can significantly reduce a dwelling’s electricity consumption for heating.
German consortium plans 5 GW vertically integrated solar module production
Heckert Solar, Wattkraft and Interfloat are planning to invest around €2 billion ($2.18 billion) in three different manufacturing facilities that will produce everything from polysilicon to solar modules.
Deployment trumps manufacturing in EU priorities
A lack of clear policy support, raw material dependency, and higher production costs are inhibiting the localization of European solar manufacturing, despite strong demand.
Kenya launches tender for off-grid solar plants
National utility Keny Power is tendering solar microgrids that will be located in Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Narok, Kilifi, and Kwale.
New York state increases clean energy storage research incentives
Four demonstration projects have secured funding to test and scale up different long-duration energy storage proposals.
CEFC calls for more renewables following record investment
Clean Energy Finance Corp. (CEFC), the Australian government’s green bank, has invested a record AUD 1.2 billion ($770 million) in large-scale renewables projects over the past financial year, but it says that “a lot more” needs to be done to reach 82% renewables by 2030.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: China set to reach 500 GW milestone
China deployed 18.74 GW of new PV systems in July alone and may now cross the 500 GW threshold by the end of this month.
Adani commissions 2 GW of solar for SECI tender
Adani Green Energy has commissioned a 2 GW solar cell and PV module factory in the Indian state of Gujarat via its associate company, Mundra Solar Energy.
Study shows biosolar rooftop system benefits power output
A group of Australian researchers say they have confirmed the benefits of combining rooftop solar installations with ‘green’ roofs with new research showing the combination increased solar generation by as much as 107% during peak periods.
Cambridge completes Australian first install of modular solar solution
Prefabricated solar that integrates single-axis tracking technology has been deployed in Australia for the first time with United Kingdom-headquartered Cambridge Energy announcing a 2.3 MW system has been successfully installed at a mine site in Western Australia.
