How to reconfigure PV modules in degraded solar plants
Indian scientists have developed six different strategies to reconfigure solar modules in degraded PV assets. Their analysis showed which conditions make the reconfiguration of an underperforming solar plant profitable.
Water-based electrically conductive adhesives for shingled solar modules
Scientists in Turkey have conceived new solar module electrically conductive adhesives based on silver microflakes and optimized polymeric additives. The proposed adhesives were found to increase electrical conductivity, adhesion strength, and reliability under real-world operating conditions.
Trump tariffs deal damage to US solar
“It’s a changed world in the renewables space,” said Stefan Reisinger, partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
The evolution of solar mounting systems for modern installations
Will White, solar application specialist at Fluke Corporation, focuses on the important qualities of today’s mounting and racking systems in solar installations.
RWE, PPC to build 567 MW of solar in Greece
Energy groups RWE and PPC have announced two new solar plants in the prefecture of Central Macedonia, northern Greece, to be developed by their joint venture company, Meton Energy SA.
French company unveils new wooden PV carports, charging stations
Rossini Energy is using Douglas fir wood from French forests to make its new PV carports and EV charging stations more sustainable.
Tibet’s largest solar-storage project powers up at 4,500 m
China’s Huaneng Group has switched on a 250 MW solar plant collocated with a 250 MWh energy storage system in Tibet, marking a milestone in high-altitude renewable energy deployment.
South Africa targeting up to 5 GW of new renewables per year
The South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) aims to deploy at least 3 GW of new renewables per year, increasing to 5 GW by 2030, while creating 25,000 jobs in the country’s renewable energy and storage sectors.
SERIS launches solar asset management spinoff
The Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) has launched PV Doctor, a startup that provides real-time monitoring and diagnostics to help solar installation owners maintain long-term asset value.
Flying with the sun
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) analyzed the trajectory of different solar plane technologies and prototypes and said that standards are currently under development to ensure appropriate safety and performance.
