Energy communities more profitable than individual self-consumption in Italy, Portugal
Researchers behind a techno-economic analysis of energy communities in Italy and Portugal say that collective self-consumption is a more lucrative solution than individual installations.
Indian scientists design 26.24%-efficient triple-junction all perovskite solar cell
The researchers simulated an all perovskite solar cell offering the advantage of effectively harnessing sunlight across a wide range of wavelengths. The device has the potential to achieve an open-circuit voltage of 3.76 V, a short-circuit density of 10.70 mA/cm², and a fill factor of 69.00%.
First attempt to build antimony photovoltaic modules
An Italian research team claims a first for solar modules based on air stable lead-free and tin-free antimony-based light absorber, a perovskite-inspired material. The mini modules have a 1.2% power conversion efficiency over a 2.52 cm2 active area.
Stacking algorithm for PV module fault diagnosis
Researchers in Norway have created a PV module fault diagnosis technique based on a stacking algorithm. It utilizes augmented digital images of PV modules collected by unmanned aerial vehicles and is able to detect snail trails, delamination, glass breakages, discoloration, and burn marks.
Construction starts on polysilicon production facility in Oman
Construction has begun on a $1.35 billion polysilicon production facility in Oman, billed as the first project of its kind in the Middle East. It is scheduled to start operations next year, producing 100,000 metric tons of metallurgical silicon per year.
Longi introduces HPBC photovoltaic modules with 22.8% efficiency
The Chinese panel manufacturer said its new products have a temperature coefficient of -0.28%/C and a power output ranging from 565 W to 590 W. They rely on the company’s proprietary hybrid passivated back contact (HPBC) cell technology.
TOPCon solar module production hits cell bottleneck in India
The Indian solar industry’s transition to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) and heterojunction (HJT) underscores the need for technological upgrades and more investment in cell manufacturing capabilities.
PV-powered cars and the parking dilemma
Researchers in Portugal have addressed the so-called ‘parking dilemma’ of electric cars incorporating photovoltaic modules. They looked into the tradeoff between charging the car and raising its inside temperature. They calculated the critical time as a function of the car’s solar capacity.
Large area organic PV module achieves world record efficiency of 14.5%
The module has a size of 143 mm x 143 mm and an active area of 204.11 cm². The result was certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE).
Polysilicon prices further decouple, adverse factors thwart contract negotiations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
