Power PV: Global photovoltaic revolution for climate protection – from MW to TW (part I)
Around 392 GW of photovoltaics will be added in 2023. This is more capacity than all worldwide nuclear power plants in operation in 2022, which was 371 GW cumulatively.
Merchant PV growing in Spain, Germany
Some see merchant solar as risky, but investors are increasingly snapping up Europe-based merchant PV opportunities for “huge profits,” a researcher from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Program tells pv magazine.
Brazilian regulator opens consultations on storage integration
Aneel, the Brazilian energy regulator, has launched a plan to implement new storage provisions in three phases. It has also defined storage resources and services to be provided this year and has outlined new rules for pumped hydro facilities in 2024.
Reliance begins trials of swappable EV batteries
Reliance Industries recently showcased its swappable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for electric two-wheelers. The batteries can be charged through the grid or with solar to run home appliances.
Peak Energy to set up domestic market for sodium-ion batteries
Sodium-ion energy storage system manufacturer, Peak Energy, is working to streamline what it believes is the biggest bottleneck to scaling enough battery energy storage systems to accommodate 80% renewable energy generation and 100% carbon-free electricity in the United States by 2035.
Israeli regulator approves regulatory framework for storage
Israel’s planning administration has approved the terms for deploying up to 16 MWh of storage facilities. The government said that due to the Gaza conflict, storage has become ever more important for emergencies.
Enphase launches home EV charger
Enphase has released its IQ EV charger in the United States and Canada.
Bust to boom: Key takeaways from Czechia’s Smart Energy Forum
As Czechia reaches its solar potential, with impending changes to the country’s legislative landscape ushering in greater utility-scale solar array rollouts, over 5,000 attendees – government ministers, industry experts, and key business stakeholders – descended on Prague this week for the 2023 Smart Energy Forum.
Fischer Commercial presents air source heat pumps for residential applications
Fischer Commercial, a UK-based heat pump supplier, has unveiled new air source heat pumps for residential use. It is making them at its factory in Guadalajara, Spain. It claims that they offer a seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) of up to 4.85.
LG debuts stackable home batteries ranging from 10.6 kWh to 17.7 kWh
LG Energy Solution will start selling its new enblock S batteries on the US market in November.
