Australia’s only silicon manufacturer bags $25 million in federal funding
Western Australia silicon manufacturer Simcoa Operations has received an AUD 39.8 million ($25 million) investment from the Australian government to boost the country’s silicon manufacturing capabilities.
Alumina oxide nanoparticles extend perovskite solar cell lifetime
Scientists in the U.K. have used alumina oxide in perovskite solar cells to achieve lifetimes exceeding 1,300 h under standards-based heat and humidity testing. Their analysis showed that a reference cell based on conjugated polyelectrolytes degraded in one-tenth the time.
Triple Solar unveils PVT-assisted heat pump using waste heat from PV
Triple Solar BV has developed a residential photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) heat pump that uses waste heat from PV modules, eliminating the need for an outdoor unit.
Withthegrid expands real-time renewable energy asset controlling platform
Dutch technology company Withthegrid has expanded the functionality of its flagship Teleport Gateway, supporting real-time control and management for a wider range of renewable energy assets and markets. To enable product and international expansion, it has raised €3.5 million.
Viridian Solar launches 23.6%-efficient TOPCon BIPV panel
The UK company says the new modules have a rated power output of 445 W and can reportedly guarantee a power yield of 95% after 10 years.
How much time do homeowners spend acquiring a rooftop PV system
Scientists have conducted a survey and analyzed transaction costs of residential PV projects. They focused on the time spent searching for and assessing information, as well as the time spent on aspects related to financing, permits, and contracts. Scoping information was the most time-consuming task.
Indoor transition metal dichalcogenide solar cells may reach 36.5% efficiency
New research from Stanford University has investigated the performance limits of transition metal dichalcogenide solar cells for indoor energy harvesting intended for powering internet of things (IoT) devices and sensors. The analysis showed these cells may reach a power conversion efficiency of up to 36.5%.
Indian PV makers must brace for changing trade landscape
Indian PV exporters stand to gain from China’s restricted access to the US market, but mounting price competition from Chinese manufacturers and the risk of US tariffs on Indian goods could threaten their long-term growth, says Rubix Data Sciences in a new report.
The impact of PV on peatlands
Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE and partners have tested different PV systems on peatland and have pointed out the importance of only developing drained and heavily degraded peatlands for the dual use of carbon storage in peat and solar power generation.
Spanish startup offers new PV-CPS system integrating energy storage
Spanish startup BlueSolar has unveiled a patented PV-CSP system that combines hybrid panels and thermal storage to deliver uninterrupted solar power. The technology uses optical light filters to generate electricity and capture heat for storage or steam, targeting large-scale plants in high-solar-resource markets.
