Utility scale solar reaches LCOE of $0.028-$0.041/kWh in the US, Lazard finds
Lazard’s newly released Levelized Cost of Energy Analysis 15.0 and Storage 7.0 reports that solar and wind are the most competitive electricity sources in the US energy market. According to the investment bank’s 2021 study, gas combined cycle has the lowest LCOE of $0.045-$0.074/kWh among the conventional sources and that of coal and nuclear is $0.065-$0.152/kWh and $0.131-$0.204/kWh, respectively.
Redback unveils solar inverters, expands battery range
Australian energy storage specialist Redback Technologies has unveiled a newly expanded product range. It has added a series of grid-tied solar inverters and new beefed-up battery products to its line of modular storage systems for residential and commercial customers.
How the numbers may work for 50-year solar
The discounted cash flow from a solar project’s electricity generation increases by 46% when shifting the installation from today’s standard 25-year lifetime to a 50-year time scale.
Duracell launches 14 kWh battery for residential PV
The US battery manufacturer entered the stationary storage business with a new product for residential customers. The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is compatible with new or existing PV systems.
France announces 10 measures to support PV deployment
France has announced a new 10-measure plan to facilitate solar deployment, featuring new and existing provisions. It is designed to support the installation of more than 3 GW per year throughout the country by the end of 2025.
PV module import prices up by 20% in Brazil since last December
Brazilian consultancy Greener reports that monocrystalline PERC modules are currently being sold at an average price of $0.24/W in the Brazilian PV market, but prices may keep rising, possibly into 2022.
PV system design for low-cost hot water production
Developed by Spanish scientists, the proposed system design is said to be able to achieve water temperatures above 70 degrees Celsius and to cover around 85% of the annual sanitary hot water consumption of a household with six people.
Australia deployed 3 GW of rooftop solar in 2020
Australia broke solar installation records across all rooftop PV sectors in 2020, solidifying its “remarkable” position in the global solar market with the highest per capita capacity, at more 810 W per person.
Ingeteam showcases three-phase battery inverter for commercial and utility scale projects
The Ingecon Sun Storage 100TL battery inverter has an efficiency of 98.8% and a European efficiency rating of 98.1%. The device features maximum DC voltage of 1,100 V and an input voltage range of 570-850 V.
Flexible BIPV panel with 410 W output from Italy
Developed by cleantech company Verditek, the flexible module has a 20.1% efficiency and a weight of 4.9kg. It can bend up to 35% using standard 160µ-thick crystalline cells.
