Enphase partners with Home Connect to manage home appliances from single app
Integrated clean home energy and smart appliances platform lets users run appliances on battery-stored solar energy in pre-determined time frames.
Laser-enhanced contact optimization improves TOPCon solar cell performance by 0.6%
Scientists in Germany have improved the efficiency of an industrial TOPCon solar cell from 23.8% to 24.1% by using laser-enhanced contact optimization as a post-firing treatment.
Putting polyvinylidene-fluoride backsheets to the test
US scientists tested PV modules built with backsheets and polyvinylidene-fluoride (PVDF) layers, to replicate the degradation the material has suffered in the field of accelerated testing. By exposing the modules to multiple stresses, they were able to cause degradation in the backsheet materials. Though this did not closely match what has been seen in the field, such testing can be useful in identifying potential weaknesses.
France publishes new specifications for 17 renewables tender
France’s energy regulator has published an update of the specifications for 17 renewable energy tenders, adapted to facilitate the rapid deployment of projects in the context of energy and the pandemic. The proposed adjustments are applicable to winners of all periods, from Sept. 1, 2022, provided that they submit a request to the energy ministry.
Arctech releases SkyWings single-axis solar tracker
Arctech has released a novel dual-row, single-axis solar tracker for use in different climates and topographies.
South Korea reduces size limit for PPA market to 300 kW
Korea Electric Power Corp. will act as a sales intermediary under South Korea’s so-called K-RE100 scheme.
Pexapark’s European PPA index surpasses €100/MWh for first time
In July, PPA prices rose significantly in all major European energy markets except Germany, Pexapark says in a new report.
Vikram Solar unveils 660 W bifacial solar modules
Vikram Solar has unveiled new mono PERC bifacial modules with front-side power outputs from 635 W to 660 W. The modules feature glass-to-glass construction and provide up to 25% bifacial gain.
US startup unveils plug-and-play solid-state battery for residential applications
Zendure has developed a residential storage system using a semi-solid state battery with 6.438 kWh capacity. Each unit is scalable with up to four batteries, bring the capacity of one unit to 32 kWh and of two units to 64 kWh. The system can be used with solar panels.
Germany added 535 MW of PV in July
Germany deployed 4.3 GW of PV in the first seven months of the year, from 3.2 GW a year earlier.
