SAX Power releases 5.8 kWh residential AC battery
The German company said that its new storage solution also includes an integrated inverter function. It can be expanded to up to 17.3 kWh by connecting up to three modules.
DEWA seeks advisory services for large-scale solar-plus-storage
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a tender seeking advisory services from independent power producers for a 1.6 GW solar plus 1 GW battery energy storage system project. The deadline for applications is Dec. 17.
Longi unveils heterojunction BC solar cells with 27.3% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said the device is based on dense passivating contacts that reduce parasitic light absorption and improve passivation. It used a streamlined manufacturing technique that is reportedly about one-third more effective than TOPCon mainstream technology.
New encapsulation method boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency by 8%
Scientists at Aalto University in Finland have demonstrated a one-step encapsulant method for perovskite solar cells that provides shielding from oxygen and moisture-induced degradation and a significant relative improvement in efficiency.
Adveco releases 65 kW, 110 kW heat pumps
Adveco has released 65 kW and 110 kW heat pumps, capable of scaling up to 1,760 kW by controlling up to 16 systems from a single unit. The pumps feature R32 refrigerant circuits.
Solar LED streetlight with integrated PV panels, battery
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Para Light Electronic has launched a compact solar LED streetlight with integrated PV panels and battery to provide up to 15 hours of area-lighting for pedestrian walkways and roads.
Horizon Power projects cut diesel reliance in remote towns with solar, BESS
Horizon Power, in partnership with Pacific Energy, has completed six federally funded solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) under its Midwest solar program in Western Australia.
Cyprus approves energy storage subsidy scheme
Applications for participation in the scheme will be accepted from January 15, 2025.
Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger faces a significant setback as its largest U.S. customer, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, has terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona facility.
California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilites in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
