Scientists build solar panels based on natural fiber backsheet
The solar modules have a power conversion efficiency of 10.8% and “adequate” tensile strength and impact resistance, according to their creators. The research group said it used natural fibre composites as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheets.
Vatrer Power launches lithium iron phosphate storage system for residential, commercial applications
The Chinese manufacturer said its new all-in-one storage system has a nominal voltage of 51.2 V and a capacity of 100 Ah. It also features a built-in 5 kW inverter and an RS485 communication interface for real-time monitoring.
Larsen & Toubro sets up renewable EPC unit
Larsen & Toubro has carved out a renewable business division amid growth in its infrastructure segment.
Assessing floating PV costs across Europe
Researchers have analyzed the viability of floating PV in terms of net present value, internal rate of return, and LCOE. They included 25 European countries in their work, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy.
California hits new milestone with EV chargers
California installed 24,202 electric-vehicle chargers in the first half of 2024, bringing the total to more than 150,000.
U.S. DOE allocates $325 million for community solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes will fund solar and battery storage facilities across Puerto Rico serving low- and moderate-income communities.
Australia’s Solar Sunshot program to support solar manufacturing
The first AUD 550 million ($372.2 million) of the Australian federal government’s Solar Sunshot program has been launched to support the development of the domestic solar manufacturing industry and help local businesses capture more of the global PV supply chain.
New approach to measure PV inverter degradation in semi-arid climates
New research from Morocco has found that the Sandia PV Array Performance Model is the most suitable for measuring AC power in PV systems located in arid-climate conditions. The scientists conducted a series of tests a three different PV systems located at a testing facility in Ben Guerir, in central Morocco.
Germany awards 2.15 GW in PV tender with lowest bid of €0.0450/kWh
The German authorities have awarded 2.15 GW of utility-scale solar in a new tender, with bids ranging from €0.0450 ($0.05)/kWh to €0.0524/kWh. The tender was oversubscribed to 4.2 GW.
Reliance to commercialize perovskite, back-contact HJT-IBC solar by 2026
Reliance Industries says its new energy business is developing heterojunction (HJT) bifacial solar panels with 26% efficiency, alongside plans to commercialize perovskite and HJT with interdigitated back-contact (IBC) technology within the next two years.
