Battery storage boosts viability of south-facing solar facades
Researchers in Germany have examined how battery storage could help façade PV systems move beyond their niche market by 2030. Their findings show that a large majority of south-oriented façades in Europe could be equipped with vertical solar arrays combined with batteries.
The Hydrogen Stream: Australia opens second Hydrogen Headstart round
The Australian government has aunched the second round of its Hydrogen Headstart program to provide revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects, while the UK government is seeking industry input on rules for hydrogen-to-power participation in its capacity market.
Solestial to provide Endurosat with space solar modules
The U.S.-based manufacturer announced it will provide solar power modules to satellite manufacturer Endurosat starting this year.
KAUST explores polymer alternatives to glass for solar panel covers
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have published a review that looks at polycarbonate sheets as an alternative to solar cover glass. Their findings indicate that this new materials have a combination of low weight, mechanical strength, optical transparency, and thermal resistance that is worthy of further investigation.
Transparent amorphous-silicon solar cell lets in more than 60% of visible light
Scientists in Spain have developed an amorphous-silicon solar cell that could be used in both transparent photovoltaics and tandem applications. The device reportedly achieves notable efficiency levels and may offer an alternative to transparent organic photovoltaics.
New tech can tell if your EV will make it home
Researchers in California have created a new diagnostic metric that can reportedly predict if a battery can successfully power a specific task. The proposed model could be used in electric vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, and grid storage applications.
Spain’s grid operator warns of sudden voltage variations in the network
Red Eléctrica de España (REE) says sudden voltage variations in Spain’s grid are tied to renewable generation shifts, but there is no risk of blackout.
Saatvik Green unveils inverter series for residential, C&I solar
The U.S. manufacturer has launched the UDAY on-grid solar inverters series including single-phase inverters (1.1 kW–6 kW) for residential and small commercial rooftops and three-phase inverters (6 kW–50 kW) for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
GameChange Solar launches new rivet connection system for PV plant construction
The US manufacturer describes the novel rivet solution as an alternative to traditional bolted module connections.
‘Grid in a box’ combines storage and solar PV modules for a microgrid in a 20 ft. container
Paired Power’s modular microgrid targets is assembly-free remote industrial and agricultural applications and rural electrification for Indigenous communities.
