World’s largest heat pump under development in Germany
The 162 MW project is being developed by German utility MVV Energie. The system will use water from the Rhine river as a heat source and is expected to generate heat with temperatures of up to 130 C.
Waaree unveils 350 kW three-phase inverter for utility-scale solar projects
The Indian manufacturer said its inverter features six MPPT inputs, which allow a total of 30 module strings.
Chile commissions PV-driven hydrogen plant
Chile’s Colbún has started operations at a solar-powered green hydrogen unit at its Nehuenco thermoelectric complex, replacing fossil-based hydrogen used in generator cooling.
South Korea introduces standards for photovoltaic-thermal modules
The country’s National Institute of Technology and Standards said the new standards apply to modules that combine photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in a single device, noting that separate standards for each technology already exist.
Cambridge scientists discover photovoltaic properties in organic radical semiconductor
The researchers said their new discovery could open the way to the manufacturing of simpler solar panels made from a single material.
Longi reveals back-contact PV test results from offshore environments
The Chinese manufacturer claims back-contact Hi-MO 9 modules outperformed TOPCon counterparts in a six-month offshore test, showing higher power yield, better low-light performance, and lower operating temperatures.
Goldi Solar releases 665 W back-contact PV panel with 24.6% efficiency
The Indian manufacturer has introduced its new Heloc Plus G12R Series interdigitated back-contact solar module series, delivering power outputs ranging from 635 W to 665 W and efficiencies between 23.5% and 24.6%
Chinese scientists build mini perovskite-silicon tandem solar module with 26.41% efficiency
A Chinese research team has developed a novel sandwich buffer layer that enhances carrier transport and efficiency in semi-transparent perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. Minimodules incorporating this layer achieved efficiencies exceeding 26% while demonstrating both scalability and long-term stability.
Megasol launches anti-glare solar module
The all-black module features a newly developed matte glass surface that minimizes distracting light reflections. According to the Swiss manufacturer, this makes the product particularly well suited for environments such as airports and residential areas.
Panasonic unveils new air-to-water heat pump for residential use
The Japanese electronics manufacturer said its new heat pump system is an ideal solution for centralised heating and domestic hot water installations. It offers a heating capacity of 9 kW to 16 kW and a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 4.31 at low temperatures.
