China module prices climb 1.14%, industry awaits polysilicon consolidation plan
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
US clean energy loses $24 billion, 21,000 jobs through September
E2, a clean economy tracking specialist, says private and federal cancellations have slashed US solar, wind, and storage investments, hitting Republican districts hardest.
Ascent Solar testing CIGS modules for power beaming, marine applications
The US-based developer of copper indium gallium selenide thin-film PV products said its modules will be tested without modifications by companies developing marine PV and power beaming applications.
Alsym Energy launches sodium-ion battery line
The Massachusetts-based startup says its new battery is non-flammable, non-toxic, and uses non-FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) materials, aiming for a lower levelized cost of storage (LCOS). The technical specs provide some highlights as well.
Developers secure US solar tax credit by ordering transformers
Solar developers in the United States are turning to custom-built transformers to meet new US Department of the Treasury rules for “physical work” and secure the 30% Investment Tax Credit amid tightening start-of-construction requirements.
Slash Opex with smart monitoring systems
Reliable monitoring and smart connectivity are key to maximizing energy yields and minimizing downtime at utility scale PV plants. In this pv magazine Webinar we will explore how DC combiner boxes and integrated monitoring solutions can help detect faults at PV plants early, reducing Opex and ensuring long-term performance.
Rondo Energy’s 100 MWh heat battery powered by 20 MW of onsite solar
Rondo Energy’s 100 MWh heat battery, powered by 20 MW of onsite solar, could store industrial heat by using low-cost grid electricity generated during sunny and windy hours, the company said.
TotalEnergies turns closed US landfill into 7 MW solar plant
TotalEnergies has completed a 7 MW solar project on a closed landfill in Baltimore, Maryland, using specialized ballasted racking to install more than 15,000 panels expected to meet 11% of the local government’s electricity use.
Energy storage reshapes data center siting amid US regulatory pressure
Power cut regulations and slow permitting are driving US data centers toward storage-backed, grid-independent designs.
Solar tracker repowering emerges as key to sustaining older arrays
Aging utility-scale solar projects are driving interest in tracker repowering, while asset owners weigh costs against gains in performance and longevity.
