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Rising CO2 prices could make PV heat pumps cheap choice for German homes

Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) says rising CO2 prices could make PV-powered heat pumps the most cost-effective choice for residential heating in the country, with heat pump uptake and district heating adoption proving more economical than replacing gas heating.

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WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032

Wood Mackenzie says the solar industry has reached a new stage in its evolution and is predicting around 350 GW of global solar installations annually for the next eight years. The research firm is also forecasting challenges for the solar manufacturing sector and long-awaited benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act in the United States.

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SAJ launches new microinverters with 4 MPPT channels

SAJ’s new M2 microinverters support PV panels ranging in size from 400 W to 700 W. They have a maximum output of 2,250 VA, with four maximum power point tracking (MPPT) channels. The company claims a peak efficiency of 97%.

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Trina Solar presents bifacial dual-glass TOPCon solar modules for rooftop PV

The Chinese manufacturer said its new TSM-NEG9RC.27 and TSM-NEG18R.28 combine n-type technology with 210mm rectangular silicon wafer (210R) cell technology. Their temperature coefficient is -0.29% per C and their efficiency can reach up to 22.3% and 22.7%, respectively.

India announces scheme to install rooftop solar on 10 million homes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana scheme for residential PV. Indian households could technically deploy more than 640 GW of rooftop solar.

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Australian grid operator turns to solar-powered microgrids

New South Wales electricity distributor Ausgrid is exploring the potential of solar-powered microgrids to enhance energy security for communities during extreme weather events.

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Hybrid optimization MPPT tech for PV systems under partial shading

Researches in India have used the adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and the grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm to develop an MPPT technique that reportedly increases the PV source voltage of an array under partial shading conditions.

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Soly raises €30 million for European expansion

The Netherlands-based home and office energy specialist raised capital to expand its offering into Italy, Spain, France, and Scandinavia. It is already active in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

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Mibet debuts ballasted wind-deflecting mounting system for flat roofs

The new product is made with AL6005-T5 aluminum combined with galvanized aluminum-zinc and offers three load-bearing options. It can reportedly be utilized in concrete roofs, flat grounds and membrane roofs and withstand a wind load of 45m/s and a snow load of 1.6KN/m2.

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S-5! offers solar attachment solution to simplify wire management

S-5! has introduced a module-level power electronics (MLPE) mount for solar developers, installers, end users, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors who are looking for an MLPE mounting device for solar module frames, without attaching to rails.

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