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.
Italian startup offers green hydrogen generation, storage system for homes
Italian startup Hybitat Srl has developed a hydrogen production and storage system for long-term storage of surplus residential and commercial solar power. The system includes a main unit with an electrolyzer and fuel cell, as well as a storage unit with 3 kg of hydrogen capacity and 100 kWh of energy capacity.
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.
India’s SJVN allocates 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid capacity at $0.038/kWh
Datta Infra, EG Energy (Enfinity Global), Gentari Renewables, Juniper Green, and Sunsure Energy have emerged as winners in SJVN’s latest auction for 1.2 GW of wind-solar hybrid capacity.
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.
Schneider Electric introduces portable solar power station
The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures as well as in hurricane-ravaged areas.
The Hydrogen Stream: Uniper delays 2030 hydrogen target
Uniper has told pv magazine that it has delayed its 2030 hydrogen investment target.
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.
