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US renewables investment bank targeting 4 GW by year-end

Catalina Energy Capital says it is now on track to advise on more than 4 GW of solar and storage assets by the end of 2024.
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BIPV tech provides potential solution for solar duck curve

Building-integrated PV (BIPV) could make a substantial contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition, but one industry expert says a lack of understanding about the value and versatility of the technology means it remains underutilized.
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‘Brazilian solar arrays will include energy storage by 2027’

Batteries will form part of the consumer picture within two to three years, according to Júlio Bortolini, from Brazilian conglomerate Soprano.
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pv magazine Awards 2024 winners revealed

More than 300 entries from across 36 countries were received for the pv magazine Awards 2024, making this year’s program the most competitive yet. From modules and inverters to projects and storage, innovation was on display across the board.
Manufacturing

Wavelabs claims 0.9% uncertaintly level for solar module simulator

Germany-based Wavelabs announced that its LED solar simulator Sinus-3000 Advanced has demonstrated a level of uncertainty of 0.9% for silicon solar module power measurement.
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Sinovoltaics updates financial stability ranking for PV inverter manufacturers

Sinovoltaics' latest financial stability ranking of inverter manufacturers lists Hoymiles Power Electronics, APSystems (Yuneng Technology), and Eaton in the top three positions.
Energy Storage

Desalination system based on PVT-driven membrane distillation

Scientists have designed a PVT-driven direct contact membrane distillation system for off-grid applications. The system is intended for desalination purposes in remote areas.
Installations

Australian regulator makes case for rooftop solar control mechanism

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is pushing for the widespread implementation of “emergency backstop” measures to remotely switch off or dial down rooftop solar systems. It aims to manage the growing impact of distributed PV on the nation...

Press Releases

1.32GW! JinkoSolar’s Highly Reliable TOPCon Modules Power China Energy Group’s Offshore Solar Project

On November 13, the first batch of China’s first million-kilowatt offshore solar project were officially connected to the grid. Developed by CHN Energy Investment Corporation’s Guohua Investment in the HG14 sea area of Shandong, this groundbreaking project, with a supply of 1.

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.

Opinion & Analysis

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The use of AI in hydropower plants is creating new challenges

Hydropower has long been used to stabilize the rid and store energy to compensate for the fluctuations of solar and wind power. Its use of artificial intelligence is helping cope with new demands but making it more sensitive to cyber attacks.

The great grid transition in the age of data centers and EVs

Rapidly increasing energy consumption due to data centers, EVs and AI, requires adopting innovative energy strategies like distributed energy resources and microgrids that offer viable solutions for a more resilient, responsive energy infrastructure.

‘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.

Markets & Policy

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Researchers warn of risk from weather-related extreme low-production events for global PV fleet

New research from China shows that regions with dense PV installations, such as Southern China, Central and Northern Europe, Central and Eastern America, and Japan, are the most exposed to weather-related extreme low-production events. The researchers proposed a mitigation strategy to reduce the impact of these events on PV power generation.

Tata Power Renewable switches on 431 MW solar park in India

Tata Power Renewable says its new 431 MW solar project in Neemuch, India, features single-axis solar trackers and 560 W and 565 W bifacial glass-to-glass modules.

Oman launches tender for 280 MW solar plant

Interested developers will have time until February 3 to submit their proposals.

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.

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.

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 are scheduled to come online next year for the first time since 2019.

Installations

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GameChange Solar releases solar tracker topography design tool

The new TopoSmart+ software enables users to find the most cost-effective topography and design plan to install the company’s Genius Tracker solar mounts at a given location.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Technology

Moisture-resistant perovskite solar cell with 25.14% efficiency

An international research team has fabricated a perovskite solar cell using sulfur-based additives to improve its resistance to moisture. The device not only achieved high efficiency levels but was also able to retain about 96% of its efficiency after 1,000 h.

Solving grid issues with ESS

The high amounts of solar and wind power being fed into the Dutch electrical grid cause issues that affect the ability of businesses to expand, according to ELIX CTO Pieter Hofstede, who discusses the growth of energy storage solutions in the Netherlands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manufacturing

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Energy Storage

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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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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