Enhancing PV glazing prospects in solar architecture
To make it easier to adopt building integrated PV (BIPV) as a glazing material, a group within the IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) has tackled the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) calculation for BIPV. It is part of IEA PVPS Task 15 international standardization efforts.
Renewables accounted for 54.1% of total electricity in Spain in February
The main source of production for the month was nuclear (22.1%), followed by hydroelectric (20.2%), wind (17.3%), photovoltaic (14%) and combined cycle (13.8%). In addition, 237 GWh have been supplied to storage facilities and 1,214 GWh have been scheduled to export energy to our neighbouring countries.
China’s power reform could boost solar module demand, prices, says S&P Global
Analysis by S&P Global suggests new power pricing measures in China could bring a rush of new installations in the country during the first half of the year and lead to an increase in solar module prices first domestically, then internationally.
Canada deploys 314 MW of solar in 2024
Canada installed 314 MW of solar in 2024, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to more than 5 GW, says the Canadian Renewable Energy Association.
Carrier introduces residential R32 air-to-water heat pump
The new product features a coefficient of performance of 4.9 and sound levels of 52–56 db(A).
Ireland has more than 500 MW of distributed solar
According to data from a newly launched tracker tool by Kilowatt.ie for small-scale solar in Ireland, capacity has grown from 20 MW in 2019 to 500 MW currently. Growth has surged since 2022, thanks to policy changes.
Fortress Power introduces 9.6 kWh stackable home battery
The battery stacks up to three units for 28.8 kWh and is rated for 8000 cycles at a 70% depth-of-discharge.
Ghana plans renewable energy investment fund
Ghana plans to accelerate its deployment of renewable energy sources, including solar systems for hospitals, public institutions and smaller companies, through a new green investment fund.
In France, future of small-scale solar power producers in limbo
Between the application of the reduced VAT and the retroactive reduction in solar subsidies, a delay of eight months could spell disaster for the small-scale self-consumption power plant sector. The GPPEP, which defends these individual producers, warns of the risks for households wishing to equip themselves, but also for those with already installed systems who could find themselves without a contact for maintenance or repair of their installations. pv magazine France spoke with Joël Mercy, president of the association.
China deploys 277.57 GW of solar in 2024
China installed 277.57 GW of solar in 2024, up 28.3% from 2023 and bringing total capacity to 887 GW., according to the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA).
