SolarPower Europe says 1 TW of solar could be annually installed by 2028
SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked.
Amsterdam to allow solar panels on monuments
The Amsterdam municipal authorities say they will make installing solar panels and heat pumps easier and allow visible installations on monuments and heritage buildings.
Global PV installations may hit 660 GW in 2024, says Bernreuter Research
Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
Electricity prices fall in most European markets
Electricity prices fell in all major electricity markets except the British and Nordic markets in the second week of June. Portugal reached an all-time daily solar production record, registering 22 GWh on June 13.
Canon unveils passivation material to improve perovskite solar cell durability
Canon has announced a new functional material for perovskite thin film passivation that potentially improves durability of perovskite solar cells while enabling a mass-production process. The Japanese company aims to start commercial production of the material in 2025.
Alight secures grid connection for 100 MW solar park in Finland
Swedish solar developer Alight has obtained a grid connection for its 100 MW solar project in Eurajoki, western Finland. Construction is expected to start later this year.
Peer-to-peer energy trading framework for residential buildings
Scientists in the UK developed a controller for B2B trading platform that considers thermal and visual comfort. Their modeling shows that participating in local energy trading increases the robustness of the control systems in residential microgrids in face of uncertainty in the occupant comfort level.
Princeton NuEnergy scores $30 million in funding for lithium battery recycling
Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has secured $30 million of funds for lithium battery recycling. The low-temperature plasma-assisted separation (LPAS) process, developed at Princeton University, produces battery-grade cathode and anode materials for direct use in cell manufacturing.
Digital twin technologies for solar tracking in agrivoltaics
Fraunhofer ISE researchers are applying deep learning and digital twin modelling tools to optimize PV tracker control systems for use in farming and biodiversity projects. The goal is to be able to automatically position the modules throughout the day to meet the needs of the plants growing below, in light of the microclimatic conditions, and the need to optimize yield.
Greece shuns net metering
A recent law voted by Greece’s Parliament has closed the net metering scheme to the vast majority of electricity users. The government aims to replace it with a net billing scheme, which the photovoltaic sector has been waiting for more than a year.
