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Panama launches energy auction

The Panamanian authorities have kicked off an energy auction open to new and existing power plants. Wind, solar, hydropower, and biomass projects are eligible to participate in the procurement exercise.
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Kosovo shares results of solar subsidy scheme

Kosovo’s Ministry of Economy says two new schemes, offering subsidies for solar system installations to households and small- and medium-sized enterprises, have received more than 500 applications combined.
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Micronesian utility seeking bids for 79 kW of solar minigrids, battery storage

Yap State Public Service Corp. is seeking bids to supply solar minigrids with battery energy storage systems (BESS), totaling 79 kW, for Yap Island in the Federated States of Micronesia. Applications are open until Jan. 28, 2025.
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Solbian, Sunspeker unveil customizable solar modules for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics

The two Italian companies said their new modules use a fully recyclable sticker that can help to improve aesthetics and turn the panels into advertising billboards. The panels use 24%-efficient interdigitated back-contact solar cells from Maxeon.
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Key takeaways from Renewable Energy India Expo 2024

Solar module manufacturers in India are quickly ramping up to multi-gigawatt-scale capacity to tap domestic demand. At the technology level, tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules based on 210 rectangular silicon wafer (G12R) cells are taking c...
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Assessing fractures in G12 monocrystalline wafer processing

Scientists in China have investigated the fracture strength of commercial G12 monocrystalline wafers via the 4-point bending test and have found that wafer thickness, the position of the silicon wafer in the silicon brick, and the bending test direction ...
Energy Storage

California crosses 10 GW utility-battery storage threshold

CAISO set a new peak battery discharge record of 8.3 GW on October 9, as the state’s future EIA energy storage queue holds 177 GW of capacity, with 1.9 GW expected added through the end of the year.
Markets & Policy

Nexif Ratch Energy begins building 145 MWp of solar in Philippines

Nexif Ratch Energy, a renewable energy-focused platform in Southeast Asia and Australia, has reached financial close on a 145 MWp solar farm being developed in the Philippines.

Press Releases

World Standards Day: Trinasolar leads in standardization and unites efforts to tackle climate challenges

"Standards for the Changing Climate" is the theme of the 55th World Standards Day, set for October 14, 2024. Trinasolar, with its long-standing commitment to tackle climate challenges, recognizes adhering to globally consistent standards is key to ensuring a successful energy transition.

Kehua Tech Ranked No. 1 in China and No. 3 Worldwide for Energy Storage Inverter Market Share

Kehua Tech Ranked No. 1 in China and No.

WEIHENG ECACTUS Showcases Comprehensive Energy Storage Solutions at SNEC ES+2024

WEIHENG ECACTUS presented its full range of energy storage system (ESS) solutions at SNEC ES+2024 in Shanghai, covering residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) ESS products.

JinkoSolar Delivers 123MWh of Liquid Cooling Utility-scale BESS to Yitong New Energy

JinkoSolar delivers 123MWh of its SunTera liquid cooling energy storage systems to Yitong anew Energy Co. , Ltd.

Opinion & Analysis

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‘One of the current issues in the PV industry is the lack of women applying for jobs’

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Sofie Graunbøl, Technical Sales and Sustainability Lead at Denmark's Solar Polaris. She explains that solar installation is a male-dominated segment, as many of the practices regarding installation are built around the physical strength of men, making it harder to hire women. "This is an important issue that needs to be addressed for the industry to improve," she states.

European TOPCon solar module prices inched lower on weaker demand

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.

US solar generation strong outside Hurricane Milton’s localised impacts

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that the impact of Hurricane Milton on solar production will be minimal outside the southeastern United States, as the system quickly moves offshore.

Energy storage is a solved problem

There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro energy storage sites around the world with extraordinarily low capital cost. When coupled with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and rapid response. Storage is a solved problem.

Helping the market of solar powered water pumps to thrive

Solar powered water pumps are one of the most important ways for off-grid communities to gain access to water cheaply and cleanly. Standards are required to enable this market to continue growing and the IEC is working on the appropriate specifications.

New IEA PVPS Handbook: A guide to proper solar resource data management

In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, IEA PVPS provides a comprehensive overview of the recently released fourth edition of the “Best Practices Handbook for the Collection and Use of Solar Resource Data”. The 530-page handbook, developed by IEA PVPS Task 16 in collaboration with NREL, elaborates on methods and models for accurately collecting solar data to plan and operate energy projects effectively.

Markets & Policy

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Big US utilities plan to replace only half their fossil generation by 2035

The Sierra Club, an environmental group with a focus on reducing fossil fuel pollution, has graded 75 American utilities on their resource plans through 2035. The average grade was a “D."

SunDrive Solar, Trina Solar to jointly make solar panels in Australia

Australia’s SunDrive Solar will join forces with Chinese PV manufacturer Trina Solar to develop “cutting-edge” manufacturing facilities and bring Australian-made solar panels to market at scale.

The Hydrogen Stream: Harvard researchers say H2 costs underestimated

Harvard University researchers say hydrogen costs are underestimated due to unaccounted storage and distribution variability across sectors, while Kore Infrastructure has told pv magazine that it aims to reach a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) of between $1/kg and $2/kg.

Vietnam approves price framework for renewable imports from Laos

The Vietnamese authorities have approved a new price framework for importing renewable energy from Laos, with base import prices for wind and hydropower set to take effect at the end of 2025.

Canada refinances funding stream for renewables, grid modernization tech

The Canadian government has put another CAD 500 million ($363.1 million) in its funding stream to finance renewable energy and grid modernization technologies. Canadian utilities, system operators, and industry organizations are eligible to apply for support for projects that help strengthen the grid.

Vision Mechatronics launches India’s first high-voltage second-life battery

Vision Mechatronics has partnered with JSW MG Motors India to repurpose retired MG ZS EV batteries for industrial use. The initial deployment of the battery is in a Pune-based facility. It uses six modules from MG ZS EV batteries and is paired with an industrial UPS to deliver 36 kW of power.

Installations

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Duffing oscillator can increase low output voltages in PV systems at dawn, sunset

Scientists have utilized a device based on the Duffing oscillator to solve the problem of PV systems' low efficiency at low input voltages at dawn and sunset. Its performance was reportedly better than that of a conventional DC-DC boost converter in amplifying weak input voltages.

French startup unveils new floating PV tech based on aluminum

HeliosLite has developed new aluminum floaters that can be assembled and deployed at an on-site mini factory. It presented a prototype PV system based on the new floating tech this week in southern France.

Air-to-water heat pump for solar-assisted district heating

Researchers in Denmark have found that using a large-scale air-to-water heat pump in solar district heating may significantly reduce its levelized cost of heat. The proposed system configuration was simulated for an existing district heating plant in Denmark and was found to improve the flexibility of the system in response to energy prices.

India’s NHPC tenders 2.4 GW of solar

NHPC Ltd. has issued a tender inviting developers to set up 1.2 GW of grid-connected PV projects, with an option for an additional 1.2 GW under a “greenshoe option.” Bidders must submit their proposals by Nov. 4.

IEA-PVPS report shows record year for US solar in 2023

The latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says solar records were broken across the United States in 2023, as international trade issues decreased and financial certainty increased, driven by the implementation of the US Inflation Reduction Act.

IEA forecasts over 4,000 GW of new solar by 2030

The International Energy Agency says renewables are on course to meet almost half of global electricity demand by 2030, with solar accounting for 80% of the growth in capacity.

Technology

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Longi introduces 665 W HPBC photovoltaic modules

The Chinese PV manufacturer said its new module series has a power conversion efficiency of up to 24.8% and temperature coefficient is -0.26% per C.

Researchers capture first-ever images of electric charges across semiconductor materials within a solar cell

A team from the University of California Santa Barbara used ultrafast electron microscopy to record photocarriers as they diffuse across a silicon and germanium heterojunction. It is the first time the movement, which lasts picoseconds, has been captured as a moving visual.

Solar cell based on ferroelectric 2D/3D/2D perovskite junction achieves 24% efficiency

The experimental device achieved an open-circuit voltage of 1.21 V, which is the highest value reported to date for highly efficient perovskite photovoltaics. The cell is based on a photo-ferroelectric 2D/3D/2D perovskite junction integrating a 2D ferroelectric perovskite single crystals in the perovskite bulk.

Africa needs regional strategy for PV manufacturing

A new policy paper from the African Policy Research Institute (APRI) recommends that Africa adopt a regionalized PV strategy to successfully integrate into the global solar value chain. It warns that without a coordinated approach, individual countries are unlikely to integrate into the global market.

AU Optronics, SAS bet on larger, high-efficiency solar modules

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has given the Taiwan Excellent PV Award and Voluntary Product Certification (VPC) to AU Optronics’ (AUO) large-size, dual-glass PV module. The government said the bifacial panel, developed in collaboration with Sino-American Silicon Products (SAS), is notable for its high efficiency and weather resistance.

Large-scale PV has positive environmental effect on desert areas

Researchers from China found that big solar power plants have a positive positive impact on the ecological environment of desert areas. Their testing was conducted at a 1 GW solar park located in China’s northeastern Qinghai province.

Manufacturing

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JA Solar files patent infringement lawsuit against Astronergy

JA Solar has filed two patent lawsuits against Astronergy in the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The proceedings are related to the tunneling silicon oxide (SiO2) layers, the doped polysilicon layer, and the electrodes used in tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar products.

Runergy urges US authorities to revoke two of Trina Solar’s TOPCon patents

Runergy is pushing the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to cancel Trina Solar’s tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents, US9,722,104 and US10,230,009.

Rayzon Solar to expand PV module capacity to 12 GW by September 2025

Rayzon Solar currently has 4 GW of PV module manufacturing capacity and plans to add 3 GW by December, followed by another 5 GW by September 2025. This will increase its cumulative module capacity to 12 GW per year. The company also plans to build a 1.2 GW cell line by the end of 2025.

Agrivoltaic community solar under development in New York state

BlueWave has started working on three agrivoltaic community solar projects in Johnstown, New York, totaling 16 MW.

MCPV moves forward with 4 GW solar cell factory in the Netherlands

MCPV, a Netherlands based cell manufacturer, has secured €4.2 million ($4.6 million) of Dutch government support for a 4 GW solar cell plant to be built in the town of Veendam. It has also obtained electricity supply commitments for initial production lines and future expansion.

Quartz crucible quality key to reducing impurities in silicon ingot manufacturing

Researchers from Norway and Germany investigated the influence of impurities in fused quartz crucibles used in silicon PV ingot production. The results suggest that the key factors influencing crucible uniformity are sand quality, sand particle size, and aspects of the manufacturing process.

Energy Storage

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Key trends in battery energy storage in China

China has been an undisputed leader in the battery energy storage system deployment by a far margin. The nation more than quadrupled its battery fleet last year, which helped it surpass its 2025 target of 30 GW of operational capacity two years early. ESS News sat down with Ming-Xing Duan, secretary of the Electrical Energy Storage Alliance (EESA), to discuss the latest market trends.

Form Energy raises $405 million for its multi-day iron-air batteries

The US-based long duration energy storage startup has raised more than $1.2 billion to date, making it one of the top-funded players in the space.

UK launches cap-and-floor scheme for long duration energy storage

The UK government has unveiled a cap-and-floor scheme to kick start investment in long-duration energy storage. The first round of applications is scheduled for 2025.

Australian gas utility hits 10% renewable hydrogen blend milestone

Western Australian gas utility ATCO Australia has achieved a network distribution blend of up to 10% renewable hydrogen, produced by a solar-powered electrolyzer, for 3,000 homes.

India allocates 1.2 GW of renewables-plus-storage at average of $0.051/kWh

SJVN has allocated 1.2 GW of renewables-plus-storage capacity in India at an average price of $0.051/kWh for firm, dispatchable renewable energy.

UK startup unveils industrial heat pump for hot water, steam generation

Futraheat has developed a 300 kW/1.5 MW heat pump that can reportedly deliver steam up to 130 C and reach a coefficient of performance of 6.2. The first prototype was deployed at a brewery in Sussex.

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