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Quantifying effect of cooling, cleaning in PV systems operating under desert conditions

Scientists in Oman have analyzed the effect of soiling, cleaning, and water injection on the performance of PV panels in Oman. They have found the use of water for cooling may increase power yield by up to 23.9%.

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TOPCon overcoming obstacles: improving performance of backsheet-based monofacial products

In this pv magazine Webinar, Jinko Solar will present its own TOPCon technology and analyze the results of several test fields conducted with TOPCon panel in Saudi Arabia. The country’s conditions are characterized by high solar irradiance, high ambient temperature, low humidity, low rainfall, and moderate wind speed.

Israel’s new PV installations hit 1.1 GW in 2023

Official data from the Electricity Authority of Israel show that the country installed 1,108 MW of new solar capacity in 2023. Renewable energy covered 12.5% of Israel’s electricity demand last year.

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Construction starts on polysilicon production facility in Oman

Construction has begun on a $1.35 billion polysilicon production facility in Oman, billed as the first project of its kind in the Middle East. It is scheduled to start operations next year, producing 100,000 metric tons of metallurgical silicon per year.

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Weekend Read: Upstart vs. incumbent

Electricity market liberalization and private sector development of solar and energy storage in Cyprus continue to be delayed. pv magazine’s Ilias Tsagas looks at why independent power producers are frustrated by electricity curtailment and a lack of market reform.

UAE utility opens bidding for 400 MW battery energy storage system

Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) has started accepting expressions of interest for a 400 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The chosen developer will enter into a long-term agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based utility as the sole procurer.

Scientists describe anti-soiling performance mechanisms in solar glass

Laboratory and outdoor soiling experiments conducted in Saudi Arabia have shown that increased particle resuspension by wind is one of the dominant factors for high anti-soiling performance in photovoltaic glass.

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New approach to improve MPPT in partially shaded PV systems operating at high temperatures

The novel methodology is reportedly able to track global maximum power point and reduce power losses in partially shaded PV systems by up to 33%. It uses a backstepping controller (BSC) algorithm to adjust the pulse width modulation signal and a genetic algorithm to compute the BSC gains to achieve an optimal PV system outcome.

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Solar+Storage in C&I: Market trends and smart solutions in EMEA region

Businesses ranging from warehouses and factories to hotels and offices are realising significant benefits and are thriving thanks to specialised solar+storage products and software that unlock energy cost savings, reliable backup generation, uninterrupted power, and more. In this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll explore the key trends and intelligent solutions that enhance profitability and provide flexibility for small to medium C&I applications.  

Masdar reaches financial close on 1.8 GW of solar

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. (Masdar) have reached financial close on a 1.8 GW solar project – the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in the United Arab Emirates. Masdar was chosen to build and operate the project after submitting a bid of $0.016/kWh – the park’s lowest levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) to date.

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