Zendure releases pre-sized home solar, energy storage kit
The kit includes four solar modules, a power controller, dual maximum power point trackers, two batteries with expandable storage, a microinverter and a smart meter current transformer.
BIPV likely linked to recent fire at Brussels’ first net-zero building
A fire broke out at Brussels’ first net-zero energy structure, the Treurenberg building, in late October. The blaze, likely caused by building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels on the facade, led to an evacuation, with no injuries reported.
US startup offers reversible fuel cell for remote locations
HyWatts has developed the Powerplant-in-a-Box system, a reversible high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell that can also work as an electrolyzer, ensuring energy supply anywhere and anytime.
Unlocking the potential of radiative cooling for photovoltaic modules
Radiative cooling is an emerging technology that holds the potential to enhance the performance and longevity of PV modules. Researchers from the Institute of Nanotechnology of Lyon explain how this technology may reach commercial maturity.
New lab-sized slot die coater for thin film PV
Ossila, a U.K.-based scientific equipment and materials supplier, has launched a new version of its slot die coater for research labs. It is suitable for teams working on thin film photovoltaics at the scaling-feasibility test stage.
Open-source tool to eliminate redundant engineering costs in rooftop PV deployment
Researchers in Canada have developed an open-access online tool that reportedly helps homeowners achieve considerable savings in deploying rooftop PV systems. The tool is claimed to offer accurate structural engineering calculations while ensuring compliance with building codes.
Lithuania bans remote Chinese access to solar, wind, storage devices
Lithuania has decided to tighten its cybersecurity laws, banning manufacturers from countries deemed national security threats, including China, from remotely accessing management systems of solar, wind, and storage facilities. The European Solar Manufacturing Council has backed the move.
France publishes new provisions making solar mandatory on parking areas
France has enacted provisions mandating solar installations on parking areas, detailing calculation methods, exemptions, and fines for non-compliance.
SAX Power releases 5.8 kWh residential AC battery
The German company said that its new storage solution also includes an integrated inverter function. It can be expanded to up to 17.3 kWh by connecting up to three modules.
Longi unveils heterojunction BC solar cells with 27.3% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said the device is based on dense passivating contacts that reduce parasitic light absorption and improve passivation. It used a streamlined manufacturing technique that is reportedly about one-third more effective than TOPCon mainstream technology.
