Gautam Solar files design patent for PV panel packaging
Gautam Solar team has developed a packaging pallet for solar panels that prevents panel breakage and the formation of microcracks during transportation.
Solar parks provide refuge for birds, claim Chilean researchers
Chilean researchers from Universidad Mayor say that the 10.8 MW La Colonia photovoltaic plant, built by IM2 Solar Chile and Enel Green Power, provides a habitat for birds.
Denmark approves certification scheme for PtX producers
The Danish Energy Agency says its new certification scheme is a “short-term transitional solution” to launch Power-to-X (PtX) projects this year. It will eventually be replaced with the European Commission’s certification system.
Candi Solar Secures $38 million to support clean energy in Africa, Asia
Philippe Flamand, the director and co-founder of Candi Solar, tells pv magazine about the company’s recent $38 million funding round and its plans to deploy renewables in emerging markets.
Global energy storage fleet to surpass 1 TW/3 TWh by 2033, WoodMac says
According to the latest forecast from Wood Mackenzie, the global energy storage market (excluding pumped hydro) is on track to reach 159 GW/358 GWh by the of 2024 and grow by more than 600% by 2033, with nearly 1 TW of new capacity expected to come online.
Rhoss launches non-reversible water-source heat pumps for high-temperature heating
Italy-based Rhoss has developed a cascaded water-source heat pump that uses either R1234ze or R515B as the refrigerant. It can purportedly produce hot water to a temperature of up to 85 C.
France identifies Carbon, Holosolis PV factories as ‘national interest’ projects
The French authorities have identified Carbon and Holosolis solar factories as “projects of national interest,” ensuring streamlined administrative proceedings for their approvals.
Inverted perovskite solar cell based on synergistic bimolecular interlayer achieves 25.53% efficiency
Developed by researchers in China, the inverted perovskite device purportedly achieves the smallest nonradiative recombination-induced open-circuit voltage loss reported to date. It uses a synergistic bimolecular interlayer to functionalize the perovskite interface.
Australian researchers eye redesigned panel as part of recycling plans
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) plan to develop a redesigned PV module for easier recycling, with AUD 5 million ($3.4 million) in federal government funding to help transform Australia’s solar panel recycling industry.
Aggreko Energy acquires C&I solar developer
Aggreko Energy has purchased commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developer Infiniti Energy.
