Sri Lanka launches 30 MW solar tender
The Sri Lankan authorities are seeking project proposals for five PV projects – both ground-mounted installations and floating arrays – with power ranging from 2 MW to 10 MW.
Residential PV installation costs rising in Portugal
PV panels cost around €420 ($419) for a small 0.3 kW to 0.5 kW installation in 2021, according to data from service-hiring app Fixando. This year, installation costs have risen by about 40.5% to around €590.
Perovskite solar cell achieves 24% efficiency, retains 87% of output after 100 days
Researchers at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory claim to have achieved a breakthrough for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells.
IEA says global heat pump installations to hit 600 million by 2030
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that the deployment of 600 million heat pumps by 2030 could cover 20% of the annual heating requirements of buildings throughout the world.
PV-powered direct air electrolysis module to produce hydrogen from moisture in air
Scientists in Australia have developed a new way to produce hydrogen using water from the atmosphere. They claim their new module can ensure stable performance and provide green hydrogen for remote areas.
Solar perovskite tandems and potential-induced degradation
Scientists have found that perovskite solar cells and perovskite-silicon tandems might be vulnerable to potential-induced degradation. They exposed tandem cell devices to PID stress and found that they lost as much as 50% of their initial performance after just one day.
Meritsun unveils 15 kWh lithium-ion battery for residential applications
Chinese battery provider Meritsun says its new 48 V battery has a storage capacity of 15 kWh and a rated capacity of 300 Ah.
Solar covered 25% of August power demand in Netherlands
The remarkable performance of PV in the Netherlands in August was due to more sun, higher generating capacity, and falling energy demand.
Norwegian Crystals proceeds with 6 GW PV ingot plans
Norwegian Crystals said it has secured all relevant permits for a new manufacturing facility in Norway. Construction is expected to start by the end of this year. The factory will have an initial capacity of 3.6 GW by 2026 but will eventually reach 6 GW at a later stage, according to the company.
US residential solar to add 340,000 workers in 5 years – installer survey
A new SolarReviews survey shows that PV installers are ready for unprecedented growth, following the recent passage of the US Inflation Reduction Act.
