Nanoparticles, phase-change materials in PVT systems
Scientists have used varying levels of Al₂O₃ and ZnO paraffin wax to improve the electrical and thermal performance of a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system. They have also developed a prediction model for this specific combination of hybrid nano-phase change materials.
US power grid adds 4.2 GW of battery storage in H1
Battery storage accounted for the second-largest share of newly operating generating capacity in the United States in the first half of 2024. If all planned additions come online, this year could see a record amount of battery storage capacity added to the grid, totaling 15 GW.
Zimbabwe proceeds with 5 MW solar plant
Zimbabwe is moving forward with the development of a 5 MW solar plant. Construction is set to begin following approval from the Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe.
Evren to invest $5 billion in 3.5 GW of solar, 5.5 GW of wind in India
Evren, a clean energy venture between Axis Energy and Brookfield, has committed $5 billion to develop 3.5 GW of solar and 5.5 GW of wind projects in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Nation’s January-July PV capacity hits 123.53 GW
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says the country installed 21.05 GW of solar capacity in July 2024, bringing the year’s total to 123.53 GW, while China Huadian Group has launched a 16.03 GW PV module procurement tender.
The critical role of industry mentoring to shape leaders
In this week’s column, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) explains why mentoring can represent a powerful tool to combat modern-day issues like the gender pay gap, leadership inequality, and pervasive gender biases, both conscious and unconscious.
Researchers identify barriers to solar development in Poland
A research team from Poznań’s University of Economics & Business and SMA Solar Technology AG spoke to installers, designers, distributors and manufacturers in Poland’s solar industry to identify key barriers to PV development. They highlighted a lack of connection capacity and prices of non-renewable energy sources as the main issues.
Global polysilicon prices stable amid steady fundamentals
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.
Sunny end to summer delivers European solar records
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that a surge in sunshine has resulted in record-breaking solar generation across several European countries this August, with the trend set to continue for the remainder of the month.
Redflow enters voluntary administration after failing to secure funds
Australian battery manufacturer Redflow has entered voluntary administration after failing to secure capital to upscale its X10 battery for larger projects.
