Atess releases new 1 MW battery inverter
Chinese manufacturer Atess has developed PCS1000, a 1 MW bidirectional battery inverter for commercial and industrial applications, with a 99% efficiency rating.
New research points to WRF-Solar forecast shortcomings
A research team in China assessed the accuracy of the WRF-Solar numerical weather prediction model in simulating global and diffuse radiation. The group’s work highlighted the model’s sensitivity to aerosol optical depth, cloud optical thickness, and solar zenith angle.
JinkoSolar introduces all-in-one battery solution for C&I solar
JinkoSolar has launched an all-in-one battery solution for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar applications. It includes a new outdoor cabinet that integrates battery packs, a management system, a power conversion system, and firefighting equipment. The system offers 215 kWh of battery capacity and up to 100 KW of rated power output.
NHOA Energy starts 107 MWh solar-storage project in China
Italy’s NHOA Energy says it has commissioned a 107 MWh energy storage project for a Taiwan Cement Corp. cement plant in Guangdong province, China.
How solar tariffs destroyed tens of thousands of jobs in Germany
Calls for barriers and duties are resurfacing in Europe as solar module prices sharply fall. German PV analyst Karl-Heinz Remmers recalls the 2009-13 period, when the European Union introduced anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties. This drove the loss of 80,000 jobs in the solar industry, despite or perhaps because of the tariffs on PV modules and raw materials.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar reports strong H1 earnings
JinkoSolar has reported a net profit of CNY 3.8 billion ($526.6 million) for the first half of 2023, while Maxeon has revealed plans to open a 3 GW TopCON cell and module factory in the United States.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Daqo, Longi note earnings impact of polysilicon prices
Daqo and Longi report that lower polysilicon prices have affected their earnings. Aiko Solar, meanwhile, has announced a 120% year-on-year increase in its net results for the first half, with shipments reaching 18.7 GW.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Three Gorges buys 2.2 GW of PV panels for $0.18-019/W
China Three Gorges Group has announced its latest PV module procurement results, while GCL-Si has revealed plans to raise CNY 5.8 billion ($812.9 million) via a private placement to finance its expansion.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-June solar installations hit 78.42 GW
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) says the nation installed 78.42 GW of solar in the first six months of this year, bringing it to nearly 470 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity by the end of June.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: CHN Energy plans 1 GW offshore floating PV project
CHN Energy has signed a deal to build 1 GW of offshore floating PV in China’s Shandong province, while JA Solar has announced plans to raise around CNY 9 billion ($1.3 billion) to support capacity expansion.
