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Solar technology moves fast, as the industry pursues the joint goals of improving efficiency and lowering costs. From tiny tweaks in battery or solar cell materials, to optimizing large-scale system layouts, solar rewards effective innovations with a quick route to market.
As the industry grows, reliability testing becomes more complex and factors like recycling and critical mineral consumption come into the frame as well.
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Mercedes-Benz launches bidirectional charging in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has launched a bidirectional charging service in Germany, allowing EV owners to earn payments by supplying power to the grid. The offering initially targets households without rooftop PV systems, with plans to expand to more vehicle models and markets.
Heliup offers lightweight rooftop PV modules with waterproofing membrane
French lightweight solar panel manufacturer Heliup has partnered with Holcim’s Elevate brand to launch Solar Light TPO, a rooftop PV system that combines lightweight solar modules with a waterproofing membrane. The solution is designed for roofs with limited load-bearing capacity.
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Research study aims to analyze economic benefit of solar energy
A major research effort led by Arizona State University is looking at how solar and other renewable energies can help the economy. The project includes tools to benefit homeowners, businesses and the leaders who need to make informed decisions about which power-generation methods to use and where to locate new facilities, such as solar fields.
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STR Holdings announces one GW capacity expansion at Malaysian plant
STR Holdings, Inc. has announced that the one gigawatt (GW) expansion of its Malaysian plant has become operational, in order to meet growing global market demand. The company has also announced it is to add a further one GW of production capacity, due to be installed during the third quarter of next year.
Yingli signs strategic cooperation agreement with CDB
The Yingli Group Company Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the Hebei Branch of China Development Bank (CDB). Under the terms of the agreement, CDB expects to grant credit facilities with an aggregate maximum amount of RMB 36 billion to support the company and its affiliates.
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ib vogt secures first order in India; establishes first PV factory for Indian multinational
Germany-based ib vogt has been commissioned to undertake the factory design, planning and construction management for an Indian multinational company to build its first photovoltaics (PV) factory in Southern India. The project has been running from the beginning of this April 2010 and is expected to reach completion by the end of next June.
Clear Skies and GS Investor to develop 10 MW of solar projects in New Jersey, U.S.
Clear Skies Solar, Inc. (CSS) and New Jersey commercial developer, GS Investor have reached an agreement to deliver 10 megawatts (MW) of solar energy projects in New Jersey, the U.S. over the next 12 months. CSS estimates the agreement to be worth over USD$20 million.
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