Off-grid solar kit with quick-swap modular batteries
US-based Runhood has introduced a modular battery design that directly connects to a portable solar array, so it can be quickly swapped in and out of the power bank for off-grid flexibility.
Right on Smart Track: Bankability criteria for single-axis trackers
How much more bankable are smart trackers compared to standard single-axis trackers? A question faced by project developers considering going for a tracker for their next project.
When installing a single-axis tracker at a solar project, developers first look at various bankability criteria, such as performance, reliability, installation, and O&M. In this pv magazine Webinar we will hear in greater detail how smart trackers stand out and what they are capable of.
The Hydrogen Stream: US unveils green hydrogen strategy
The US government has identified the hydrogen sector as a key energy opportunity, while Hystar has signed its first PEM electrolyzer deal and Plug Power has agreed to supply fuel cells for long-term storage during emergencies in California.
US solar market expected to triple in size by 2028
The US solar industry had its best first quarter in history as supply chain challenges started to fade, according to the US Solar Market Insight Q2 2023 report.
Global PV manufacturing capacity to reach 1 TW by 2024
PV manufacturing capacity is projected to more than double by 2024, led by China, but oversupply is also anticipated, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
2D solar cell design based on transition metal dichalcogenides promises 12.87% efficiency
US researchers have designed a 2D solar cell based on TMDCs that may exceed by far the efficiency of this device typology, which usually doesn’t exceed 6%. The novelty of this cell consists of its superlattice structure, which the research group said can separate the layers of 2D TMDCs by a spacer, thus improving light absorption.
Toshiba Carrier wins innovation award for heat pump compressor technology
Toshiba Carrier has been recognized at the 2023 National Invention Awards of Japan for its innovative discharge port structure in multi-cylinder rotary piston compressors for heat pumps. The technology tackles the problem of overheating, resulting in improved heating capacity and efficiency.
US Inflation Reduction Act ‘real risk’ for Australia in green hydrogen race
Former Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Guy Debelle has warned that the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) poses a “material threat” to Australia’s push to become a green hydrogen superpower.
NASA, SpaceX launch roll-out solar arrays for International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched two new roll-out solar arrays, known as IROSA, to enhance the energy production capacity of the International Space Station’s microgravity complex. These arrays will provide an expanded and efficient power source for the space station’s operations.
Solar buildouts mapped to determine impact on biodiversity in US largest estuary
A group of researchers and data scientists from the Chesapeake Conservatory studied the construction of solar energy facilities in states surrounding the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and found that solar developments on already cultivated land did not adversely impact biodiversity.
