Solar cell prices decline, production regions continue to diversify
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.
Powin introduces 6.26 MWh Pod Max containerized battery
Energy storage specialist Powin has launched Pod Max, a 6.26 MWh containerized lithium-ferro-phosphate (LFP) battery system that delivers 25% more energy density than its standard 5 MWh product. The liquid-cooled unit targets grid-scale applications.
Aiko unveils back-contact solar module with ‘fully intelligent integration’
Chinese solar cell and module maker Aiko presented its new intelligent solar module series, Navigator, at this year’s Intersolar. Based on the company’s N-type, all-back-contact (ABC) technology, Navigator promises a 3% to 5% boost in annual energy yield and lower operating costs.
Australian state preps up to 20 GWh of battery and pumped hydro capacity
The government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is granting grid access to 10 renewable energy and energy storage sites in the new Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), while utility AGL has acquired pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects at the Glenbawn and Glennies Creek reservoirs.
Watershed moment for Texas solar
As Texas suddenly finds itself a leader in both solar deployment and manufacturing, debate in the state legislature and US Congress could shape how much the Lone Star State once again will shape the nation’s energy trajectory.
Sunport Power unveils lightweight n-type glass module with 22.5% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer told pv magazine that high production costs and low module prices influenced its decision to change its well-known metal wrap through (MWT) technology out for mass produced n-type technology for its latest product.
EcoFlow expands HEMS to European market
EcoFlow’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) and app is rolling out to the EU market, with AI functions to manage dynamic tariffs and weather for home solar+storage setups.
Eturnity adds more PV design automation, energy system project control to its software
Additional project management and design automation tools are available on the Swiss software company’s subscription-based platform made for small and medium-sized (SME) businesses that are targeting commercial and industrial (C&I) and residential the solar PV segments.
Cow poop (and more) on the floor at Intersolar
Cow dung battery binder, a beautiful electric moped, parking lot level car charging, big rig charging, and “balcony solar” energy storage on the floor at Europe’s largest solar power show.
ZGR presents new range of 4500 kW central inverters and PCS at Intersolar
The entire range is prepared to operate under the future 2000 V regulations, allowing them to operate in various international markets, including Europe and Latin America.
