IEA-PVPS releases fact sheet on environmental life cycle assessment of PV Systems
The updated IEA PVPS Task 12 Fact Sheet provides a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impacts associated with PV systems. It highlights the significant advancements made in PV technology, emphasizing improved efficiencies and reduced environmental footprints.
‘Nobody is making money right now’
As part of our Intersolar 2024 interview series, pv magazine spoke with Bill Mulligan, CEO of Singapore-based IBC solar module maker Maxeon. He states the IBC technology will remain competitive despite overcapacity and dropping modules prices and says Maxeon may enforce intellectual property rights with all existing and new back contact competitors that are allegedly utilizing its technologies.
Trina Solar begins mass production of 430-455 W full-black modules
Trina Solar says it has launched mass production of 430 W to 455 W full-black PV modules. The Vertex S+ panels have efficiencies of up to 22.8% and weigh 21 kg, with a 1.6 mm x 1.6 mm dual-glass design.
Recursive least squares algorithms to detect abnormal operation in PV systems
Scientists in Spain have implemented recursive least squares (RLS) algorithms for anomaly detection in PV systems and have found they can provide “more realistic and meaningful assessment” than traditional energy analysis.
Pre-assembled residential solar canopy HelioWing product launches
World4Solar has launched a pre-assembled residential solar canopy, HelioWing, at an event in its warehouse in Miami, Florida.
Antimony selenide solar cells may reach efficiencies of up 26%
New research from the United Kingdom sees potential to double efficiency of antimony selenide absorbers, beyond today’s champion cells with 10%, by applying latest growth methods, reducing vacancy concentrations, and materials optimization.
‘Oversupply issues may continue in 2025’
As part of our Intersolar 2024 interview series, pv magazine spoke with Amy Fang, senior PV analyst at InfoLink Consulting, about new solar factories coming online and decreasing solar modules prices. She says the downward trend may continue until the first half of next year, with prices reaching $0.07/W, and estimates global module demand for this year could reach between 470 GW and 500 GW.
BirdBlocker unveils bird-proofing solutions for rooftop PV at Intersolar
Dutch company offering bird-proofing solution for solar installations expands its range with a trio of launches – with high hopes that its business can take flight on commercial rooftops.
NorSun plans $620 million US wafer fab in Oklahoma
The Norwegian PV manufacturer praises the south central US state for “its robust clean energy, manufacturing ecosystem and workforce development programs” as well as its “its competitive business offerings and site acceleration options.”
AGL partners with Elecsome on solar panel recycling plan
AGL Energy has teamed with solar panel recycler Elecsome to explore the development of a PV materials recovery facility at the site of the coal-fired Bayswater power plant in New South Wales, Australia.
