PV-driven heating, cooling system for supermarkets
Scientists in China have developed a novel PV-powered cooling and heating system that combines a water-cooled gas cooler and an air-cooled gas cooler. The system went through a series of simulations and showed it can potentially achieve a coefficient of performance of up to 7.34.
Women in leadership should not adopt a ‘tough’ character
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to María del Puy Ayerra, Head of Business Development Iberia at Spain’s Zelestra. She encountered isolated experiences that reflected subtle gender bias – particularly the assumption that women in leadership must adopt a “tough” character to survive in a male-dominated environment. “These stereotypes can be limiting and disheartening, especially for women who lead with empathy, collaboration, and strength of vision,” she states.
Testing floating PV at different heights
Scientists have tested the performance of floating PV panels at a height of 800 mm and 250 mm above their floating structures. Their thermal and electrical performance was compared to that of a reference land-based system and the highest panel was found to show the greatest cooling effect.
Germany’s PV installations down sharply in March
Germany installed just 787.2 MW of new PV capacity in March – the lowest monthly total since December 2022.
Rept Battero launches 392 Ah cell, 6.26 MWh storage system
Rept Battero’s new 392 Ah battery energy storage system (BESS) cell is an all-rounder, with the same size but increased energy density over a previously manufactured cell.
Dutch utilities to test lower tariffs during solar production peaks
Dutch utilities Eneco and Delta Energie will test lower electricity tariffs for consumers – regardless of PV system ownership – who shift consumption to periods of peak solar generation. The pilot aims to encourage flexible demand during midday hours.
Global corporate solar funding falls 41% to $4.8 billion in Q1 2025
Corporate funding in solar fell considerably in the first three months of this year due to policy reversals, tariff shocks and regulatory uncertainties, says a report from Mercom Capital.
CATL unveils 587 Ah battery energy storage cell
The competition in the development of large-capacity cells is heating up, with the industry’s top player stepping up to shape the new standard in the battery energy storage space.
Texas Senate passes anti-solar, wind bill
The bill places permit restrictions, fees and new regulatory requirements for solar and wind projects.
Hithium debuts 587 Ah cell and 6.25MWh storage system
The Chinese manufacturer said that several battery energy storage system integrators have already started incorporating the 587 Ah cell into their platforms and believes this new specification is well-positioned to become an industry benchmark for lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based energy storage systems.
