Microsoft signs two large solar power purchase agreements
The software giant entered into two power purchase agreements for a total of 400 MW of solar energy from Texas solar plants.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Datang to procure 16 GW of solar modules
Datang has kicked off the procurement process for 16 GW of solar modules, including 13 GW of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) panels, 2 GW of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) modules, and 1 GW of heterojunction products.
Pakistan’s net-metering approvals hit 221.05 MW in fiscal 2022-23
Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved 221.05 MW of net-metering capacity in fiscal year 2022-23, with a total of 1,596 net-metering licenses issued nationwide.
Perovskite-perovskite tandem solar cell based on tin-lead top device achieves 28.20% efficiency
Developed by a research group in China, the two-terminal all-perovskite tandem device utilizes a 23.11%-efficient single-junction top cell relying on an optimized Sn-Pb perovskite material. The perovskite-perovskite cell was also able to retain 95.7% of the initial efficiency after being stored in a glovebox for 2,200 h.
K2 Systems launches mounting systems for facades
Germany’s K2 Systems has developed mounting systems that are specifically designed for facades, including walls made from masonry, concrete, sandwiched panels, trapezoidal metal sheets, and corrugated sheets.
Open-source software helps stakeholders make cost-effective renewable energy investments
Conceived by a group of scientists in Australia, the novel online tool can be modified for different regulatory environments. The program’s user interface asks for seven input files with a resolution of 30 minutes.
Rooftop solar demand outpacing EU member states readiness, says report
A report from Climate Action Network Europe says residential rooftop solar installations in the EU have grown by 54% year-on-year, but warns a lack of grid capacity and specific strategies for rooftop solar development means member states are not keeping pace with the demand.
Belgian grid operator pays for residential PV curtailment
Fluvius, Belgium’s electricity grid operator, says it will compensate residential PV systems at €10.60 ($11.49) per kVa if they are not reconnected within 30 working days after a curtailment event.
Autarco releases three-phase hybrid inverters
Autarco has developed a three-phase hybrid inverter line, featuring 8 kW, 9.6 kW, 12.8 kW, and 16 kW versions and up to four independent maximum power point (MPP) trackers, along with a European efficiency rating of 97.5%.
Shirdi Sai Electricals targets 10 GW of ingot-to-solar module capacity
India’s Shirdi Sai Electricals says it plans to install 10 GW of ingot-to-solar module production capacity and manufacture solar glass by March 31, 2026.
