OCI, CubicPV announce $1 billion silicon supply deal
OCI, a South Korean polysilicon manufacturer, says it will supply US-based CubicPV with US-compliant silicon for the development of solar wafers.
Solar bike paths go online in Netherlands
Two new PV bike-path projects are now operating in the Netherlands under an initiative launched in 2018 by Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch water management agency.
pv magazine Awards 2023: The winners
More than 200 entries from across 39 countries made up the field for the pv magazine Awards 2023 and there was genuine innovation on display in all categories. Significant demands have been placed on the solar and energy storage industries in 2023, but that hasn’t stopped the sector from making great leaps in performance. The winners of the pv magazine Awards 2023 serve as shining examples of what can be achieved through a continuous improvement philosophy.
Passive solar module cooling tech based on PCM, heat sink fins, water
A global research group has designed a novel PV module cooling system based on multiple cooling sources. The proposed system was able to reduce a PV system temperature by up to 16.7 C and increase power output by over 9%.
Weekend Read: Famine to feast – China’s solar market in 2023
China’s solar industry rebounded in 2023 after years of pandemic-related sluggishness. As the year draws to a close, pv magazine looks back at key highlights of 2023 and considers the prospects for 2024.
French wood specialist presents solar carport made of Douglas wood
French wood specialist Azelán claims using Douglas wood has the advantage of being naturally rot-proof, so it does not require any treatment product and can resist for decades.
China’s monocrystalline PERC cell prices extend losses while TOPCon cells hold steady
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
DMEGC unveils new solar modules based on rectangular wafers
Chinese manufacturer DMEGC says its rectangular wafers provide greater compatibility than traditional versions and can be easily adapted to a range of application scenarios. The biggest of the two new module product lines, designed for large-scale applications, has a power conversion efficiency of up to 22.9%.
Fraunhofer ISE launches app to maximize consumption of renewables
Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has launched a smartphone app to help consumers use more electricity at times of high renewable energy availability.
SolarPower Europe publishes guidelines for floating PV
SolarPower Europe has published guidelines for floating solar to offer an overview of the European market and the global landscape, with practical advice for project developers.
