Big-battery storage capacity could increase fivefold in Germany by 2026
Industry body the Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar) expects around 7 GWh of large-scale battery storage to be added during that period.
Wattstone launches new concrete bases for rooftop PV
The German company said its new products are suitable for PV systems with tilt angles ranging from 0 to 15.6 degrees.
The Hydrogen Stream: EU launches second hydrogen auction
While different institutions are making the case for hydrogen production offshore or in proximity to the coast, the European Commission is preparing to move forward with its second hydrogen auction.
German startup unveils ‘self-aligned’ back-contact TOPCon solar cell
EnPV GmbH has developed a TOPCon solar cell concept featuring a novel type of back contact technology. The cell can reportedly be produced at signifcantly lower costs compared to conventional TOPCon cells and its manufacturinng process is claimed to be easy to introduce in existing TOPCon production equipment.
Gridparity launches modular solar carport
The German PV system provider said its new solar carport is an ideal solution for shopping centres, supermarkets or do-it-yourself stores. It was conceived to operate with either standard or semitransparent bifacial double-glass PV panels.
Depreciation of €222 million pushes Baywa’s result to zero
The Munich-based group generated significantly lower sales in the first half of the year. In addition, it had to make large write-downs, particularly in its renewable energy business.
How will PV’s intellectual-property scuffles shake out?
Lawyers are doing brisk business as tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar technology moves into the mainstream. A series of patent infringement cases have been launched in the United States and Europe and their impacts are reverberating through the marketplace. How likely is it that winners will emerge?
The Hydrogen Stream: ECL to build 1 GW hydrogen AI data center in Texas
ECL says it will build a 1 GW hydrogen-powered AI factory data center in Houston, Texas, with Lambda as its first tenant. The initial $450 million phase is scheduled for completion in summer 2025.
Strong Energy launches residential lithium iron phosphate battery
Cologne-headquarterered Strong Energy’s new all-in-one battery storage system Alfred 10 comes in different versions with a nominal capacity between 12 kWh and 24 kWh.
T.Werk unveiles new mounting systems for agrivoltaics
T.Werk has developed two new mounting systems for agrivoltaics, featuring vertical arrays and high-mounted module solutions.
