Water-based recycling of perovskite solar cells
An international team has developed a new technique to recycle perovskite solar cells (PSC) made on glass substrates using a water-based solution. Tests showed that the recycled cells were as efficient and stable as the original devices.
Hybrid solar vanadium battery system withstands Australia’s harsh weather
Energy solutions company Australian Flow Batteries has rolled out its containerised solar vanadium battery system in Western Australia, which can be stowed in less than an hour to protect modules during the region’s annual cyclone season.
US-based company introduces new solar carports
Brooklyn Solar Company announced a new post-truss, cantilever and wood-post solar carports.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: SPIC begins work on 10 GW heterojunction cell, module factory
The new manufacturing facility will require an investment of CNY 8 billion ($1.1 billion) and will be located in Suining, Sichuan province.
Tongwei drops plan to acquire Runergy
Tongwei originally intended to invest CNY 5 billion ($700 million) to buy a 51% stake in Runergy.
Photovoltaics for sea cucumber aquaculture
Scientists in China have conducted a year-long study on six “aquavoltaics” farms hosting sea cucumber aquacultures under the solar panels. Due to the lower water temperature, the hibernation period of the animal was reduced, as was mortality, compared to the previous year.
New database for PV module fault detection
Scientists in Colombia have created a 10-year open dataset for PV panel fault detection. Data was acquired using an electronic load system, oscilloscope, and thermographic camera in outdoor environmental conditions.
Microquanta developing perovskite solar modules for BIPV applications
The Chinese perovskite solar cell and module maker said its custom-designed double-glass perovskite modules measure 1,200 mm x 1,000 mm and achieve a light transmittance of around 40%.
U.S. startup unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window
Next Energy said its 101.6 cm x 152.4 cm laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.
Adani moves to allay fundraising fears
Following the indictment of its chairman, Gautam Adani, in the United States over bribery allegations, questions are being asked about Adani Group’s ability to raise capital. With the charges related to solar, India’s PV industry has wider concerns. Adani Group refutes the allegations and says it is as robust as ever.
