Australian developer plans 2.6 GW solar farm for green hydrogen project
Provaris Energy has advanced its Tiwi H2 green hydrogen export project for the Tiwi Islands in Australia’s Northern Territory, with the design feasibility report for the proposed solar farm and transmission system now complete.
Enphase lowers revenue guidance as US residential solar stagnates
Microinverter supplier Enphase is slipping in share price as revenues dip. It has announced a $1 billion stock buyback program.
Weidmüller unveils DC combiner boxes for large-scale PV
Weidmüller USA, a manufacturer of electrical connectivity solutions, has introduced new PV DC Combiner Box models for large-scale PV systems in the US.
Vertical bifacial solar seeking greenhouse albedo, deployment space
A Colorado farmer has installed vertical bifacial solar, leveraging greenhouse albedo to increase output. The installation demonstrates promising generation during winter months, while maximizing limited land space.
Laser optimization for half-cut solar cells
Scientists in Korea examined the parameters of laser ‘scribe and break’ processes used to cut silicon cells, in search of optimizations to reduce damage caused at the cut edges. They also found that varying encapsulant thickness or even adding a supportive rail across the back of a module can help reduce performance loss caused by cell cutting damage.
Adani raises $394 million for 10 GW fully integrated solar fab
Adani New Industries Ltd. (ANIL) has raised $394 million from Barclays and Deutsche Bank to support the working capital requirements of its integrated solar module manufacturing facility.
New guidelines for albedo measurements aim to reduce uncertainties in bifacial PV yield estimates
Spanish researchers have defined practical guidelines for short-term ground-based albedo measurements that reportedly entail a maximum of 1.5% yield uncertainty contribution for utility scale bifacial solar PV plants.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: GCL-Si opens 20 GW solar cell factory
GCL-Si says it has commissioned a new 20 GW solar cell factory that will supply n-type TOPCon cells to its module facilities in Hefei, Anhui province, and Funing, Jiangsu province.
New solar window prototype based on kesterite photovoltaic cells
A research team in China combined solar power generation from kesterite thin-film generation with a nickel-cobalt bimetal oxide (NiCoO2) electrochromic window. The proposed prototype not only realizes the function integration of self-power and intelligent solar radiation adjustment, but also extends its function to energy storage.
Algeria’s Sonelgaz reveals prequalified bidders for 2 GW solar tender
Sonelgaz, Algeria’s state-owned utility, is seeking proposals to build 15 solar plants in 11 locations. The projects will range in size from 80 MW to 220 MW.
