M10 wafer prices break 2-month hold slipping 0.6%
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Adaptive control of V2Gs incorporating EV owner expectations
Australian researchers have developed a novel adaptive decentralized control strategy for electric vehicle (EV) integration, incorporating both microgrid and EV-side conditions into the primary frequency control. They have proposed new indices to evaluate the charge and discharge capabilities of EV batteries, as well as the satisfaction levels of EV owners.
Germany’s first photovoltaic cycling path goes online
Badenova has installed 912 glass-glass PV modules along a cycling path in the city of Freiburg, Germany, as part of a new pilot project.
Beny Electric presents 600 W microinverter for balcony solar modules
Beny Electric’s new 600 W microinverters are designed for balcony solar modules, with a 96.5% efficiency rating and a European efficiency of 96%. They are available in three versions, with outputs of 500 W, 550 W, and 600 W.
Robotic pile driver faster than manual versions, says US startup
Built Robotics says its RPD 35 autonomous robotic pile driving system is three to five times faster than manual pile driving platforms.
South Africa mulls waiving ecological approval for some PV, storage projects
South Africa’s government has initiated a public consultation to exempt some PV and battery storage facilities from obtaining environmental authorization during the permitting process, but only for sites categorized as having “low” or “medium” environmental sensitivity.
Japanese consortium demonstrates transparent PV windows in indoor environment
Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG), Japan’s largest glassmaker, plans to show photovoltaic windows developed by its US unit, Ubiquitous Energy, at a train station in Japan. The windows feature a transparent photovoltaic coating with an invisible element of power generation, capable of absorbing non-visible wavelengths.
Mauritius issues tender for 10 MW of PV
The Mauritian authorities have issued a tender for the development of a 10 MW solar plant. Prospective developers are required to submit bids by June 9.
How green is the UK government?
With speculation rife UK prime minister Rishi Sunak could call a general election next year, Robert Cathcart, a blogger for English installer Solar Fast, takes a look at just how green the current government is.
Omani water company launches tender for utility-scale PV plant
Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company has identified an area of 65,500 m2 for a solar project in Muscat Governorate. Interested developers have until May 4 to submit their proposals.
