Aluminum foils can reduce temperature in double-glass PV modules by 6 C
Scientists in China placed a 0.5 mm thick aluminum foil between the solar cell and the EVA, and between the EVA and the glass layer. The two experimental modules were compared to a reference module and were found to dissipate heat and increase the in-plane temperature uniformity.
India’s NTPC rolls out CO2 battery storage project
NTPC Ltd. will partner with Triveni Turbine and Italy’s Energy Dome to install a 160 MWh CO2 battery at its Kudgi super thermal power station in India.
Cincon unveils DC-DC converters for solar trackers, inverters, battery management
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Cincon has launched a new ultra-wide and high-input voltage DC-DC converter series to provide component safety and protection in solar PV inverters, solar trackers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Extending lifecycle of flywheel energy storage via average consensus algorithm
Scientists in China have conceived a lifecycle-based average consensus algorithm that can purportedly balance power in flywheel energy storage array systems and extend their overall lifespan.
New aluminum-ion battery with unprecedented long cycle life
Researchers in China have reported a breakthrough in the development of aluminum-ion batteries. They have created a solid-state electrolyte that facilitates the smooth movement of aluminum ions, significantly improving battery performance and longevity.
X-Elio signs 20-year PPA with Amazon for 14 MW of solar in Japan
Spain’s X-Elio has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for the entire output of its 14 MW Funaki solar plant in Japan, which is expected to generate 18,686 MWh per year by mid-2025.
European PV module purchasing platform reports 20% increase in panel prices
Solar module prices in Europe rose this week for the first time in months, says Bart Wansink, CEO of Search4Solar, a European sales platform for PV products. He tells pv magazine that prices could climb quickly in the coming weeks.
Bangladesh launches 1.78 GW solar tender
The Bangladeshi authorities are seeking proposals to build 19 solar plants with capacities ranging from 70 MW to 100 MW across several regions.
Testing shows BIPV using patterned glass performs better than expected
Scientists have compared conventional PV modules to self-made BIPV panels with thicker, patterned glass. They tested them both under standard conditions and outdoors under Korean summer conditions. Yield was found to be only 0.5% lower in the textured BIPV module.
HyperStrong lists on Shanghai stock exchange, surges 230% on its first day
The Chinese battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator debuted on the stock exchange with a market capitalization of RMB 11.339 billion ($1.56 billion).
