Floating PV tested at water treatment plant in South Africa
The pilot system was built with the Hydrelio floating platforms developed by French specialist Ciel&Terre. The project performance will be evaluated during a full seasonal weather cycle.
The world’s largest seawater heat pump based on CO2 as refrigerant
Swiss-headquartered technology corporation ABB is supplying integrated electrical infrastructure for the construction of a 50 MW seawater heat pump in Denmark. The heat pump technology will be provided by German specialist MAN Energy Solutions.
End-of-life management of solar PV waste in India
A new study proposes an ‘extended producer responsibility’ regulatory framework for end-of-life solar PV management in India.
Which crops pair well with solar?
Rapidly falling prices of solar panels have created an impetus for the construction of solar fields, which are often perceived as competing with crop production.
How PV performs close to radio, TV antennas
Researchers in Kenya have analyzed the performance of an off-grid PV system located near an isotropic antenna as an emitting source.
Established thin film processing for 18%-efficient perovskite mini-modules
Scientists in Germany applied vapor-based deposition techniques and laser scribed interconnection – both well established processes in existing thin-film solar manufacturing – to fabricate perovskite mini modules. The group achieved a maximum efficiency of 18% for a device measuring 4cm². Relying on these processes, they say, could simplify processing and reduce losses associated with scaling up to commercial-sized devices.
Growatt unveils EV chargers for residential and commercial applications
The charging stations are available as both AC and DC chargers. They are compatible with all branded electric vehicles and PV modules.
UK, Indian authorities launch plan for transnational solar super-grid
The International Solar Alliance and the U.K. authorities are leading a global super-grid program that seeks to connect 140 countries to round-the-clock renewable power.
Solar tile with anti-glare coating from Switzerland
Swiss manufacturer Megasol said the new product is compatible with the most common tile formats and also available in different colors. Megasol has also developed a coating that eliminates the glare effect of solar modules.
Handheld dry-cleaning tool for solar modules
The handheld, cordless cleaning tool is a cost-effective and efficient alternative to automated cleaning robots that are usually limited in operation by panel inclination.
