The effect of PV plants on albedo, vegetation, land temperature
Scientists have used remote sensing to analyze the effect solar farms have across 116 sites worldwide. They found that the cooling effect is higher during the daytime, with albedo decreasing by 0.016 for most facilities.
Ecoflow launches hybrid, whole-house battery generator
US-based Ecoflow has developed Delta Pro Ultra, a whole-house battery generator with up to one month of power backup. With a single-unit capacity of 6 kWh, 7.2 kW of output, and 5.6 kW of solar input, the system can work with multiple energy sources for many scenarios.
The Hydrogen Stream: Consortium unveils 85%-efficient solid oxide electrolyzer
Elcogen and Convion have revealed test results for their new solid oxide electrolyzer, with an electrical efficiency above 85%. It could potentially facilitate the production of 39 kWh of electrical energy per kilogram of green hydrogen.
Qcells signs big EPC, PV module deal with Microsoft
Qcells says it will supply 12 GW of modules, along with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, under a new eight-year agreement with Microsoft.
Auxin Solar files lawsuit against US government over Biden solar tariffs
Auxin Solar, a PV module manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Commerce and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in relation to a pause on tariffs and alleged antidumping violations.
Tesla releases API for solar, Powerwall systems, EV chargers
Tesla has released an application programming interface (API) to enable third-party developers to interact with its home energy products.
Weekend Read: Temper tantrum
Reports of broken module glass with no obvious cause have begun to crop up at large PV projects. Module design, glass manufacturing, and interactions in the field between modules and trackers are at play and a clear solution has yet to emerge. Early signs suggest an update to certification standards may be needed.
Energy storage provider Bluetti enters rooftop solar market
Expanding beyond portable and grid-tied batteries, Bluetti has launched its solar installation business in the United States.
Ambient Photonics presents indoor bifacial solar cell tech
Ambient Photonics says its new solar cell could be the future power source for connected devices, potentially eliminating the need for batteries.
Idaho commission cuts rooftop PV compensation, driving industry concerns
Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry?
