Monitoring degradation for 13 module types
In a study that began in 2016, US scientists purchased 834 PV modules, representing seven manufacturers and 13 module types, and installed them in various climate conditions to observe their performance over time. The results show that, while plenty of opportunities still exist to extend module lifetimes and reduce performance loss in the field, reductions in the manufacturing cost of PV have not come with an increase in their degradation rate.
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for the solar industry?
Last week saw the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act into US Law, to much applause from the renewable energy industry. Here, John Weaver takes a look into the details, with a focus on what the act will mean for the solar industry.
Alencon Systems releases new centralized DC:DC converter
Alencon’s CUBE system is a PV- and storage-compatible converter, with capacity ratings starting from 430 kW.
Sol Systems develops bifacial solar project with pollinator habitat
The Monroe County Water Authority recently flipped the switch on a 5 MW ground-mounted solar array in Penfield, New York.
FlexGen launches modular C&I battery
FlexGen, a US-based storage system integrator, has launched a new modular battery solution for the commercial and industrial market. The FlexPod energy storage system combines lithium iron phosphate batteries, a power conversion system, and HVAC in a single container solution, with a range of configurations.
Residential battery energy storage systems: Use cases and best practices for sizing
In this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll be joined by experts from GoodWe to learn what to consider when defining the different use cases for residential BESS and how to estimate the right system size. We’ll look at how to identify customer load profiles, shed light on the difference between back-up power options, and understand the options for charging batteries from different sources. In addition, we’ll discuss power versus capacity in battery storage systems, and the importance of each, as well as what to consider when selecting technology components, and much more.
Net losses triple at US tracker maker after acquisition
New Mexico-based Array Technologies is keen to emphasize the revenue benefits of buying Spanish rival STI Norland and said US President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act would also be good for business.
Forced labor act is last barrier to US solar rebound, claims executive
Texas-based FTC Solar said it expects a “significant rebound” in its business in the final three months of this year, if it can secure sufficient supplies of PV panels.
Generac AC coupling for PWRcell solar-plus-battery storage systems
With a new firmware update, Generac PWRcell battery storage products can accept up to 7.6 kW of AC power generated by third-party PV inverters.
The problem with aqueous zinc batteries
US scientists studied a zinc-manganese dioxide battery and found that hydrogen, rather than zinc-ions, move back into the manganese cathode, damaging its structure. The researchers will be able to use this knowledge to pursue new ways to improve its performance.
