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Ireland to miss 2030 solar targets by at least 2.9 GW, says SEAI

New data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) says there is no scenario in which Ireland will meet its 2030 solar deployment capacity of 8 GW. With existing measures in place, the reality would be more like 5 GW, the government-run group estimates.

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Research shows tilt angles over 30 degrees delay solar module thermal failures

A Chinese-Italian research team has analyzed the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of the photovoltaic façades or roofs in fire conditions, finding that when the tilt angle exceeds 30 degrees, the time to failure increased significantly.

What happens when malware hits PV systems

A random malware variant affected about 800 remote monitoring devices at ground-mounted PV plants in Japan in May 2024. Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm Girasol Energy has told pv magazine what happened and how PV asset owners can protect themselves against such incidents.

New testing method for solar water pumps

An international research group has proposed a low-cost testing methodology for solar water pumping systems that can reportedly improve water access in developing countries. The novel approach enables ongoing borehole monitoring without additional fuel costs or interruptions to the water supply.

Study shows sheep grazing under solar panels produces higher-quality wool

A study on the benefits of co-locating solar energy and sheep grazing shows that sheep grazing in the shade of PV modules may produce higher-quality wool than those on traditional agricultural properties.

Australian PV equipment supplier says new bundled conduit improves residential rooftop solar install times by 20%

A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australian by Victoria-based balance-of-system supplier PV Connections has purportedly reduced installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%.

U.S. government releases bottom-up solar pricing tool

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest solar cost model shows that residential solar prices are up, commercial solar is getting cheaper and utility-scale pricing remains flat. The addition of batteries increases costs by $1.75/W for residential projects and $0.75/W for larger installations.

India adds 12.8 GW of solar in H1

India has installed 12.8 GW of new solar capacity from January to June 2024, according to Mercom India. This includes 11.7 GW of large-scale solar projects, with 3.7 GW of off-site commercial and industrial (C&I) projects, and more than 1.1 GW of rooftop PV installations.

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Flood precautions for rooftop PV, ground-mounted solar

pv magazine examines recommendations and precautions for flooding, as water exposure to electrical devices such as inverters or battery packs can have serious consequences.

Brazilian islands to have 85% solar and battery storage by 2027

Replacing diesel, the Noronha Verde project will be carried out by Neoenergia with an investment of BRL 300 million ($52.1 million).

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