FTC Solar unveils Sunops software to enhance solar plant performance
FTC Solar has developed Sunops software, which enhances solar plant performance by using tracker analytics to identify and diagnose issues throughout solar sites, offering actionable insights for rapid problem resolution.
US, India launch renewable energy tech platform
The US and Indian authorities have jointly launched a renewable energy technology action platform, with an initial focus on green hydrogen, wind power, long-duration energy storage, and the exploration of geothermal energy.
US August irradiance: Sunshine before the storm in the South
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that Tropical Storm Hillary and its associated cloud systems led to significantly lower irradiance than usual for August, in a broad area from Baja, through Southern California, and along the Rockies to British Columbia.
Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
Nexamp has ordered 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules to support the construction of about 400 new community solar projects in the United States.
Variables to consider in solar module procurement
While module procurement decisions in the past several years have largely been dictated by price, shifting dynamics in the industry are changing that. Factors such as supply chain reliability and traceability, changes in module technologies, and extreme weather events are shifting the decision-making processes for purchasers. In this pv magazine webinar, we will review these factors and others to consider when making a purchase.
US startup unveils pre-assembled residential solar canopy
Nevada-based World4Solar has designed HelioWing, a modular solar canopy that comes preconfigured and can be installed in just one day.
Bila Solar to make lightweight solar modules in US
Bila Solar – a Singapore-based developer of glassless, frameless PV modules – has announced plans to invest about $35 million to renovate a factory in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Solar for wildfire detection
Dryad Networks has developed an AI-powered sensor to detect wildfires and notify first responders.
PV cell technology trends
Ongoing innovation in PV cell technology will have major impacts as solar is deployed at a “multi-terawatt scale” over the next two decades, according to a global team of scientists.
Arizona approves cut to compensation rates for rooftop PV
The authorities in Arizona have upheld the precedent of capping the reduction at 10% for compensation rates for rooftop PV, following a proposal for a 37% cut. However, there is a possibility of new risks emerging, according to the Arizona Corporation Commission.
