Indian state launches tender for 100 MW of floating solar
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) is seeking developers to set up 100 MW of floating solar capacity across the Indian state of Punjab.
Morocco unveils selected bidders for 400 MW solar tender
The Moroccan authorities are tendering a solar complex that combines 400 MWp of PV and two hours of storage.
All ETIP PV’s activities at a glance
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) presents its structures and recent activities. The next outreach activities of the ETIP PV are planned for the EU-PVSEC conference from the 18th to the 22nd of September in Lisbon, covering hot topics like digital PV or updates on levelized cost of PV electricity.
Unify data to reduce complexity
The volume and complexity of data generated by renewables sites is growing, as are the regulatory requirements regarding its collection and delivery. Here’s how modern asset management systems can deliver better functionality and management to project operators and owners.
Effects of floating photovoltaics on radiation, energy flux on lakes
A group of researchers from China assessed the impact of floating PV systems on the radiation, energy flux, and driving forces on lakes under varying meteorological conditions. It found that the impact of a PV array on the sensible heat flux of a lake is 1.5 times that of a natural lake.
DIF secures 10-year PPA for 55 MW of solar, 40 MW/80 MWh of storage
DIF Capital Partners has secured a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a solar-plus-storage project in Bedfordshire, England. It includes 55 MW of solar capacity and 40 MW/80 MWh of storage, making it the first large-scale solar-plus-storage PPA in the country.
Solar generated 7% of US electricity in April
Solar electricity was up 16% from 2022, a relatively modest increase due to lower deployed solar capacity in 2022 than in 2021. For the year, solar has covered 5% of all electricity so far, with emission-free sources greater than 43%
US researchers assess potential for floating solar in Southeast Asia
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and its partners have assessed the technical potential for floating PV throughout Southeast Asia.
Iron-chromium redox flow battery with high energy density
Researchers led by Korea’s UNIST developed a new redox flow battery concept that utilizes iron and chromium ore for redox chemistry. The proposed battery configuration may reportedly achieve a stable lifetime of 500 cycles, and a high-energy density of 38.6 Wh L−1.
Ballasted racking from PowerField Energy scales up to utility-scale installation
PowerRack is PowerField’s portable, ballasted racking system that is used in residential, commercial, industrial, and now utility-scale solar.
