Taiwan improves PPA rules for renewables
The Taiwanese government has introduced a new, favorable framework for renewable-energy power purchase agreements (PPAs). Large energy consumers are no longer required to buy the entire output of large-scale facilities.
Solar pipeline in Philippines’ Visayas region hits 760 MW
Figures from the Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) show that 1.98 GW of renewable energy projects are under construction on the archipelago of Visayas, with solar accounting for more than one-third of the capacity.
Switzerland to host world’s largest redox flow storage project
Flexbase plans to build a 500 MW redox flow storage project in Laufenburg in early 2025.
Dual-source CO2 heat pump based on photovoltaic-thermal evaporators
Researchers in Italy have conceived a dual-source heat pump system that uses both a finned-coil evaporator and a solar evaporator made with three photovoltaic-thermal panels. Thanks to the combined action of the two evaporators, the heat pump can achieve higher evaporation pressure and coeffficient of performance.
Australian solar installer fined over workplace injury
The Australian authorities recently imposed a AUD 40,000 ($27,260) on a solar installation company after a worker fell 10 meters through an asbestos roof in the state of Victoria.
Platio debuts new walkable solar panels
The Hungarian company said its new products can handle a load of 300 kg. The modules are available with power outputs of 23.65 W and 59.68 W and can be integrated with wood-plastic composite, wood, stone, or ceramic floorings.
Carbon acquires Photowatt
Carbon has acquired Photowatt and says it will invest €40 million ($44.6 million) to support its activities.
Computer vision for real‑time shadow detection in PV systems
Scientists have developed a novel method that uses live video feed to detect shadows on solar panels. It uses computer vision techniques, such as gamma transform and histogram matching, resulting in performance that is reportedly better than conventional techniques, especially in large arrays.
Longi, ANU develop gettering-based process to improve n-type wafer quality
The Chinese module maker and the Australian National University utilized phosphorus diffusion gettering and another defect mitigation strategy to improve the quality of n-type wafers. The proposed process contributed to improve the material quality especially towards the tail-ends.
JSW Energy, Reliance Power win SECI’s new 1 GW/2 GWh storage tender
JSW Neo Energy and Reliance Power have secured 500 MW each in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s (SECI) latest tender to set up 1 GW/2 GWh of standalone battery energy storage projects.
