Botswana launches net metering scheme for rooftop PV
The new scheme, called Rooftop Solar Programme, is expected to allocate 10 MW of PV capacity over the next 12 months.
DC voltage regulation technique for grid-connected solar-plus-storage
Researchers in India have developed a new method to operate a solar-plus-storage system in a stable manner under varying operating conditions. They claim that their novel technique enables the regulation of the DC link voltage and is able to compensate reactive power while supplying active power to a local load in grid-connected operation.
SunRun’s Q3 earnings reveal strong growth
Sunrun has reported a strong third quarter, as order volumes have increased significantly.
Lubrication-free pedestal bearings to align solar modules
According to the manufacturer, the range of its pedestal bearings for the solar sector has a service life of more than 72 years.
PPA for PV facade in Germany
A 50 kW PV system is being built on the facade of a radiology center near Marburg’s main train station. The Marburg municipal utilities and the Sonneninitiative association have concluded a PPA that ensures the long-term financing of the project.
Photovoltaic tent hall for temporary solar power supply
Polish companies Pol-Plan and Solarspot have developed a solution to equip tent halls with photovoltaic systems. The modules are mounted on a special construction above the roof, made of PVC.
‘Disrupters’ tip Australia to host world’s biggest VPP in 2021
As Australia’s home battery market begins to catch up to its installed residential solar capacity, the opportunity for large-scale virtual power plants is verging on reality. Indeed, Solar Service Group’s new Solar + Battery Members’ Plan could see Australia host the world’s largest virtual power plant next year.
Solaredge sees slight profit growth in Q3
Despite a significant drop in turnover, the Israeli inverter maker was able to increase its net result in the third quarter of this year, in which it shipped around 1,415 MW of its products. In the first nine months of the year, the company’s revenue increased year-on-year from $1 billion to $1.1 billion.
Italy’s Lombardy region adds another €20 million for residential PV+storage
Italy’s most affluent region will continue to support solar+storage installations with rebates, and the authorities plan to roughly triple funding this year.
SunPower raises guidance after solid Q3 driven by energy storage
It took a pandemic, but the U.S. residential solar and storage industry has finally figured out how to lower customer acquisition costs.
