Scientists design residential ice-source heat pump using repurposed gas pipes
Scientists in the United Kingdom have designed an ice-source heat pump system that utilizes existing gas pipelines to transport water. The system is designed to achieve a coefficient of performance of 4.77.
Improving solar-air source heat pump performance via heat grid
A scientific group has proposed adding thermal solar panels to air-source heat pumps while also using grid heating to keep temperatures stable at night. The group modeled a system that could reportely achieve a coefficient of performance of 10.11 and represent an optimal solutions for cold climates.
Panasonic releases new R32 heat pumps
Panasonic has launched its new R32 heat pumps, introducing the EXTERIOS Z and ClimaPure XZ series. The models offer heating capacities ranging from 10,900 Btu/h to 28,800 Btu/h, depending on specifications.
Juwi to build 20 MW/11 MWh solar-plus-storage project in Senegal
Juwi says it will construct a $33.2 million solar-plus-storage project in Senegal, integrating a 20 MW solar plant with 11 MWh of battery storage. The system will meet 20% of the energy needs of the Grande Côte mineral sands mine.
Scientists create ‘affordable’ TEG-PV generator for off-grid, low-power applications
Scientists in Malysia have tested a system that combines a PV panel and thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and have found it offers potential for “moderate” nighttime power generation. It is suitable for small household applications such as LED lights, laptops, phone chargers, and wireless routers.
Benin starts building 25 MW PV plant
Benin has started construction of the 25 MW Forsun PV plant, which is set to join the Defisol and TTC projects to expand the Illoulofin Solar Power Station’s total capacity to 75 MW. The government said the project is backed by a $25.8 million investment.
Grenada launches 15.1 MW utility-scale PV tender
Grenada is seeking an independent power producer (IPP) to build and operate a 15.1 MW utility-scale PV project for 25 years. The plant, planned near Maurice Bishop International Airport, will supply about 40% of the island’s peak load.
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.
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.
Stuck in a loop: The co-adoption dynamics of PV and heat pumps
Scientists in Switzerland have created a system-dynamics model for the adoption of PV and heat pumps in Swiss residential buildings up to 2050. They have examined several scenarios to see how the incentive for PV affects heat pump adoption and the other way around, and they have concluded that strong regulatory changes are necessary to completely decarbonize the residential sector.
