Fraunhofer ISE estimates Germany’s agrivoltaic potential at 500 GW
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) says Germany could deploy up to 500 GW of agrivoltaic capacity, based on a nationwide assessment of all agricultural land types and site suitability criteria.
Solarix Solar launches new terracotta solar panel
The Netherlands-based solar façade panel and mounting system provider has added a new terracotta rooftop module to its product range. It also announced it is expanding it sales network and boosting its manufacturing capacity after raising €5.5 million in financing.
Building-integrated PV in Europe
Building-integrated PV (BIPV) presents a compelling opportunity for Europe’s cities and towns to reach their net-zero targets. But is this opportunity being seized? Join pv magazine for a special Webinar exploring topics such as the latest cell and colored module technologies for BIPV applications, regulatory and policy challenges for the sector, potential for growth, the latest research and development, and the importance of engaging architects and the construction sector to facilitate project deployment.
German solar glass maker GMB files for insolvency
German solar glass manufacturer Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg GmbH has filed for insolvency, affecting 247 employees at its Tschernitz facility, according to multiple media reports.
Prendre le contrôle de son processus de vente en PV résidentiel
Dans ce webinaire organisé par pv magazine France, nous explorerons avec l’entreprise Reonic les dernières évolutions réglementaires et de marché qu’a connu le secteur du solaire résidentiel et l’impact sur l’activité des installateurs. La start-up nous présentera notamment comment sa suite logicielle peut les aider à automatiser certaines tâches de prospect et de dimensionnement de systèmes photovoltaïques, intégrant aussi les batteries physiques et virtuelles, les bornes de recharge et depuis très récemment les pompes à chaleur.
European heat pump customers face ‘fragmented’ installation journey
Apricum says in a new white paper that despite rising demand for combined energy systems with heat pumps in Europe, the installation process remains fragmented and difficult for customers.
Financial guarantee unlocks 109 MW for renewables in Moldova
Moldova’s government says developers have returned 30 grid connection permits for renewable energy projects since it introduced a financial guarantee scheme aimed at freeing up network capacity for viable investments.
European Patent Office backs Borealis in POE encapsulation dispute
The European Patent Office has ruled that Borealis AG can continue producing polyolefin encapsulation (POE) material for solar applications, rejecting a patent challenge by Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals.
Italy launches floating PV tender
The Italian authorities have opened a tender to support the deployment of about 50 MW of floating PV capacity.
Improving solar windows via microfabrication techniques
Researchers in Europe are investigating semi-transparent solar windows, applying microfabrication technniques to both CIGS and perovskite devices, to overcome the view-impeding properties of earlier solar window concepts.
