Robotic measurement system assesses new materials for solar cells
Researchers in Japan have developed an automated system to perform photoabsorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and white-light flash time-resolved microwave conductivity tests.
Tata Power lights up Indian tea estate with bifacial PV system
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 1.04 MW solar system for the Chengmari Tea Estate in India. The installation features 1,900 bifacial PV modules.
Novel MPPT technique based on Coronavirus algorithm
The proposed algorithm is intended for harvesting the maximal power in PV systems operating in varying weather scenarios. According to its creators, the new approach can be applied on a low-cost microcontroller.
New anti-reflective coating for silicon solar cells
Developed by an international research group, the novel anti-reflective coating is based on silicon dioxide and zirconium dioxide. It reportedly minimizes a solar cell’s reflection loss, while enhancing its light absorption properties.
Photovoltaics can reduce economic poverty by 4.5% in China
Researchers assessed the effect of solar energy projects on poverty in China and determined that PV systems can play a role in reducing multiple dimensions of poverty while also contributing to environmental protection.
Havells India unveils heat pump water heater
Havells India’s new 3.5 kW HP30 White Silver (300 L) system has a rated power input of 940 W. The manufacturer says it is ideal for large households.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar, Arctech unveil 2023 earnings forecasts
JinkoSolar says it expects a 2023 net profit ranging between CNY 7.25 billion ($1.02 billion) and CNY 7.95 billion, while Arctech Solar says it anticipates a full-year net profit of CNY 354 million.
SolaX Power releases new residential batteries
China’s SolaX Power has developed two lines of integrated energy storage systems that reportedly support up to 200% PV oversizing. Their rated output power ranges from 3 kW to 15 kW.
Reducing PV module temperatures with graphene
New research from Malaysia has shown the limitations and potential of all solar module cooling techniques based on graphene. The scientists said that high costs and graphene treatments are the main challenges to overcome.
Behavioral perspectives on adoption of residential PV systems
Scientists in China have used computer simulations to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence the adoption of residential PV.
