Idemitsu developing CIGS solar modules for satellites
Japan’s oil giant Idemitsu Kosan and U.S.-based Source Energy Company announced a collaboration to develop copper indium gallium-selenide solar modules and arrays for satellite and space applications.
GoodWe releases new residential all-in-one storage solution
The Chinese company says that its new ESA series is available with a hybrid inverter ranging from 3 kW to 10 kW and storage capacities of 5 kWh to 48 kWh. The IP66-rated product supports an MPPT current of up to 20 A on the PV side and allows 200% PV oversizing, according to the manufacturer.
Indonesia expected to reach 23.2 GW of solar by 2035
UK consultancy GlobaData projects Indonesia will surpass 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity this year, before growth accelerates towards 9.1 GW by the end of the decade and 23.2 GW by 2035.
Outdoor testing identifies factors contributing to perovskite solar cell degradation
Tests conducted by a research team in outdoor environments in Spain and Poland have demonstrated a strong correlation between perovskite solar cell degradation and the combined effects of climatic and operating conditions. The scientists found that open-circuit operation accelerates degradation, whereas operation at the maximum power point and under short-circuit conditions has a lower impact.
LONGi case study data finds BC outperforms TOPCon on generation and cost
At its October “Utility Day,” the company shared its latest financial data with German customers, affirming top market positioning and financial health.
Australia funds SunDrive to scale copper solar cells
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) says its AUD 25.3 million ($16.5 million) investment will help SunDrive commercialize copper-based solar cell technology as a low-cost, silver-free alternative.
Increasing PVT-assisted heat pump efficiency with liquid overfeed design
Researchers in China developed a large-scale PV-thermal heat pump system using a liquid overfeed method that reportedly improves both thermal and electrical efficiency. Field tests showed up to a 4.81% boost in power generation and significantly reduced pressure losses compared to conventional systems.
Adani Group to build India’s largest battery storage project
Adani Group says it will install a 1,126 MW/3,530 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Khavda renewable complex, marking India’s largest and one of the world’s biggest single-site deployments.
US solar developer Pine Gate Renewables files for bankruptcy
Pine Gate Renewables says it has filed for Chapter 11 protection as part of a court-supervised sales process aimed at restructuring its 10 GW (DC) development pipeline and preserving operations.
Qcells furloughs 1,000 Georgia staff amid US Customs holdup
Qcells says component shipments delayed under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have forced temporary production cuts at its Georgia solar manufacturing plant.
