New research claims 85 solar plants in Czechia reached end of lifetime after only 12 years
Data monitoring from 85 PV power plants built in Czechia between 2009 and 2010 show delamination plays a crucial role in significantly reducing their expected lifetime. The scientists behind the research explained that the main cause for the reduced lifetime was due not only to a poor estimation of the technical possibilities of the PV panels at the time of planning and installation, but also to a profit-led approach aimed at lowering the costs of the projects.
First Solar secures 1 GW module order
Capital Power will purchase thin-film solar modules from First Solar for projects across North America, with deliveries to start in 2026.
Indian startup releases new hybrid wind-solar street light system
India’s WindStream Energy Technologies has developed a hybrid wind-solar street light system for hilly, coastal, and rural areas.
GCL-Si set to start production at 20 GW of solar cell factory in China
GLS-Si has invested CNY 8 billion ($1.1 billion) in a new cell factory in Wuhu, China. It said manufacturing activities will start in August.
New study finds growing inequality in metal footprints of renewable power value chains
A US-Chinese research team has investigated the flow of iron, copper, aluminum, and other precious metals from source to end-use destination in the renewable energy infrastructure value chain. It found significant imbalances that can be attributed to the continuous outsourcing of metal demand for the renewable power sector to developing economies.
Conquering change: Artificial Intelligence and how to be future ready
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents a big opportunity for the energy industry. AI and the language of the input query provide us with a powerful tool against incorrect information.
Commercial laser treatment to boost perovskite solar cell performance
European scientists used a nanosecond pulsed ultraviolet laser to reduce surface defects in perovskite films for solar cell applications. The result is a significant increase in cell efficiency and stability. The new technique may be particularly suitable for roll-to-roll (R2R) production lines.
Comprehensive review of all water-related PV technologies stresses need for careful planning
A new study of existing research on water-based PV (WPV) technologies points to gaps in published reports on the technologies, particularly regarding environmental impacts, in general, and cost analyses for canal top solar, specifically.
Intersolar 2023: ‘We are working intensively on tandem development’
Jörg Müller, head of R&D for Qcells, recently spoke to pv magazine at Intersolar 2023 about the South Korea-based solar manufacturer’s tech roadmap, the adoption of TOPCon, and the prospects for making tandem perovskite-silicon modules. He said the first tandem products could hit the market by 2030.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Hoshine to make solar panels at new 8 GW factory
Hoshine says it will build its first solar panel factory in Jiaxing, China’s Zhejiang province.
