Scientists build solar panels based on natural fiber backsheet
The solar modules have a power conversion efficiency of 10.8% and “adequate” tensile strength and impact resistance, according to their creators. The research group said it used natural fibre composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets.
Vatrer Power launches lithium iron phosphate storage system for residential, commercial applications
The Chinese manufacturer said its new all-in-one storage system has a nominal voltage of 51.2 V and a capacity of 100 Ah. It also features a built-in 5 kW inverter and an RS485 communication interface for real-time monitoring.
Larsen & Toubro sets up renewable EPC unit
Larsen & Toubro has carved out a renewable business division amid growth in its infrastructure segment.
Assessing floating PV costs across Europe
Researchers have analyzed the viability of floating PV in terms of net present value, internal rate of return, and LCOE. They included 25 European countries in their work, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy.
California hits new milestone with EV chargers
California installed 24,202 electric-vehicle chargers in the first half of 2024, bringing the total to more than 150,000.
U.S. DOE allocates $325 million for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes will fund solar and battery storage facilities across Puerto Rico serving low- and moderate-income communities.
QatarEnergy to build 2 GW solar plant
QatarEnergy has unveiled plans for a 2 GW solar project in western Qatar, which will more than double the country’s cumulative installed solar capacity.
Australia’s Solar Sunshot program to support solar manufacturing
The first AUD 550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian federal government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture more of the global PV supply chain.
ACWA Power secures $2.6 billion for 5.5 GW of solar in Saudi Arabia
ACWA Power has obtained $2.6 billion through a consortium of banks for three solar plants in Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 5.5 GW.
Deep learning tech detects snow coverage on PV systems, calculates energy loss
Conceived by researchers in Canada, the novel method combines image processing and deep learning techniques to locate the areas of the solar panels covered with snow. It reportedly performed better than three other popular image processing-based segmentation methods.
