Scatec provides update on operations in Ukraine
The Norwegian renewable energy developer said its solar power plants are still intact and can be operated remotely. It is currently assisting its Ukrainian employees by offering transportation, accommodation and other immediate support.
Testing different PV module brands in photovoltaic-thermal architectures
Solar modules from Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, and Felicity Solar were tested in a prototype of a photovoltaic-thermal collector that uses excess heat from the PV elements to heat water. The system uses a thermally insulated helical coil heat exchanger to recover panel heat and a solenoid valve to allow water recirculation when the temperature below the PV module rises significantly.
Belgium hits 7GW milestone
Belgium deployed around 850 MW of new PV systems in 2021, which is 300 MW less than in 2020 but more than what the local industry had expected.
Solar module anti-soiling coating for retrofit application
Dutch company Rads Global Business has developed an anti-soiling coating for solar PV modules that are at least two years old. The new product is claimed to increase power yield by up to 7% and to have a payback time of 2.5 to four years depending on the dust level of the site.
Germany installed 420MW of PV in January
The cumulative capacity of all PV systems in Germany reached 56.7 GW at the end of January.
Green hydrogen, blue hydrogen to reach cost parity in Europe by 2030
The direct coupling of electrolyzers with PV and wind power systems will become the cheapest forms of energy in many parts of Europe, according to Aurora Energy Research.
Work begins on 1.2GW renewable energy hub in Australia
Iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest has announced a AUD 3 billion ($2.2 billion) investment in a 1.2GW hybrid wind, solar and battery energy storage project in Queensland, Australia.
Mini perovskite solar module with 40 sq cm aperture area, 17% efficiency
The 19.2%-efficient perovskite cells used in the module rely on an electron layer based on tin oxide that was deposited via chemical bath deposition. This technique, according to the device’s creators, has made it possible to have a relatively small drop in efficiency from small cells to the 40cm2 module.
Indian state mulling MW-scale canal-top solar
The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has launched bidding for megawatt-scale, canal-top solar projects at three sites in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Wireless EV charging coming soon to US market
WiTricity has unveiled plans to develop wireless charging stations for select electric vehicle models.
