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Average U.S. residential solar project breaks even at 7.5 years, said EnergySage

A report from marketplace operator EnergySage noted that average system costs are declining, and payback periods are improving. It highlighted a recent market share capture from Tesla in the inverter and energy storage market.

Rotating, vertical floating PV system for offshore applications

An international group of scientists has designed a patented mooring tech and a vertical PV system that reportedly allows the bifacial solar panels to align with the prevailing wind direction to shed wind loads. Depending on a project’s latitude, the system can deliver different power yield.

Wattstone launches new concrete bases for rooftop PV

The German company said its new products are suitable for PV systems with tilt angles ranging from 0 to 15.6 degrees.

Gridparity launches modular solar carport

The German PV system provider said its new solar carport is an ideal solution for shopping centres, supermarkets or do-it-yourself stores. It was conceived to operate with either standard or semitransparent bifacial double-glass PV panels.

Power-generating breakwaters for floating photovoltaics

Scientists from Singapore have designed new floating breakwaters integrating wave energy converters that can be used to reduce the impact of waves on offshore PV systems. Their analysis showed that the wave energy systems can achieve the highest additional power output when the wavelength is shorter.

Clenergy offers mounting solution for remote solar install

Solar mounting solutions provider Clenergy has deployed two of its fixed-tilt ground-mounted products as part of a 32 kW PV system that is helping power a mobile communication antenna on a remote mountain peak in Tasmania.

Global average solar LCOE stood at $0.044/kWh in 2023, says IRENA

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says the result represents a 12% year-on-year decline. The figure has fallen 90% since the start of 2010.

T.Werk unveiles new mounting systems for agrivoltaics

T.Werk has developed two new mounting systems for agrivoltaics, featuring vertical arrays and high-mounted module solutions.

Soltec enters pre-insolvency as Spanish regulator halts trading of shares

Soltec has entered pre-insolvency proceedings to negotiate with creditors, and Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) has suspended trading of its shares until it releases its first-half 2024 financial results.

Array Technologies unveils 77-degree solar tracker stow for hail protection

Array Technologies says it has developed a 77-degree solar tracker stow designed to protect solar assets from hail and high winds by responding to severe weather events.

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