Carbon battery startup aims to make energy storage circular
SorbiForce, a Ukrainian energy storage company now in Arizona, has developed metal-free organic batteries made entirely from agricultural waste.
InfinityPV unveils slot die coater for thin-film PV research
The customizable, compact sheet coater supports coating speeds from 1.2 mm/sec up to 33 mm/sec.
Determining mismatch losses in bifacial PV based on single-axis trackers
Scientists in Spain have proposed a novel way to calculate the structure shading factor and mismatch losses for the rear side of bifacial PV modules using one-axis trackers. They tested the new methodology in a real PV system and found it is able to establish a linear fit based on distance from the torque tube.
Segula presents compressed air storage system for residential applications
The system consists of a reversible compressor connected to a storage unit that can be installed indoors or outdoors. The compressor must be connected to the solar panels, with the whole system being controlled by an application that optimizes self-consumption.
Colombia introduces new rules for energy communities
Colombia’s energy regulator has approved new regulations allowing the creation of energy communities, aiming to add at least 1 GW of renewable capacity to the national grid.
Waaree Energies to double its solar module manufacturing in Texas
This expansion comes at a critical time for the U.S. solar industry with much uncertainty around supply chains and pressure to increase domestic output.
Moldova to tender 246 MW of colocated battery storage
Moldova is expected to launch a new tender for the construction of large renewable energy parks colocated with battery energy storage systems in October.
Latin America’s largest solar-plus-storage project goes online
ContourGlobal’s site features six-hour storage capacity alongside 221 MW of solar generation capacity. It is located in northern Chile and is part of a portfolio acquired from Spain’s Grenergy last year.
‘Indian solar manufacturers cannot merely catch up – we must lead’
Suhas Donthi, CEO of Emmvee, speaks with pv magazine about India’s evolving role in the global solar supply chain, the risks of oversupply, and what it will take for Indian manufacturers to lead on the world stage.
Iberdrola launches heat pump subsidiary
Iberdrola España has started ATuAire, a subsidiary focused on aerothermal heat pump solutions to electrify heating and hot water systems in Spain.
