Intersect Power places order for 2.4 GW of First Solar modules
A long-time customer of First Solar, Intersect Power is expected to be one of the largest buyers and operators of First Solar technology by 2027.
Enel looks to sell major stake in Australian wind, solar portfolio
Italian utility Enel is reportedly looking to sell a substantial share in its renewable energy platform, Enel Green Power, to help fund an estimated 3.6 GW development pipeline in the country.
NGK Insulators links 200 kW/1,200 kWh NAS battery to 2.6 MW rooftop solar array at Japanese factory
Both the battery and the PV system are due to begin commercial operations in 2024.
Graphene/silicon heterojunction solar cell with 18.8% efficiency
A Chinese-German research group developed the cell with an ink of graphene oxide (GO) mixed with Nafion that can be spin-coated on an n-type silicon wafer to form a high-quality passivating contact scheme. The GO:Nafion layer simultaneously creates a p–n junction with silicon and passivates the surface defects at the GO:silicon interface.
India’s NTPC launches tender for 1.15 GW of solar projects in Cuba
The Indian energy company will also accept bids for a storage capacity of 150 MW/150 MWh.
PPA prices in Europe decreased by 11% in June
The rise in gas and electricity prices was not reflected in PPA prices in June. The war in Ukraine continues to prevent the signing of PPAs and has caused prices to rise in most European markets, with Pexapark’s Pexa EURO index posting an overall decline of 11.3% month-on-month for June.
UK startup develops high-temperature heat pump that produces steam from waste heat
FutraHeat has designed a heat pump that can operate at reduced speeds without oil, recover waste heat from as low as 70 C, and deliver high-grade heat up to 150 C. The electrically powered heat pump utilizes waste heat from all sorts of industrial processes, including drying, distillation, and brewing.
Maxeon partners with Reclaim PV to save panels from landfill in Australia
Solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has teamed with Adelaide-headquartered solar panel collection and recycling company Reclaim PV Recycling to recover and recycle SunPower branded solar panels in Australia.
Enphase delivers robust Q2 revenues backed by its IQ8 solar microinverter
The US micro-inverter manufacturer issued strong guidance for Q3 as its revenues and earnings per share beat estimates.
Solar-powered electric lawn mowing
Perhaps in anticipation of California’s coming ban on small combustion engines, battery-powered electric lawn mowers have begun to appear in the market. At least one model is equipped with built-in solar power.
