SMA swings to profit in first three quarters of 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the photovoltaic inverter maker was able to significantly increase its turnover and sales compared to the previous year.
How to minimize grid purchases in storage-integrated PV systems
Scientists in Poland have developed a machine-learning method to help solar+storage system owners manage battery charging and discharging, so they can avoid buying power from the grid.
Italy has 170 MW/267 MWh of distributed storage capacity
The country added around 90 MW/100 MWh of new, small-sized storage capacity over the past 18 months. Most of the batteries are in Lombardy, whose administration offers rebates.
India announces $3bn package to attract solar module and advanced battery manufacturers
An ambitious, $19.5 billion, five-year expansion of a previous domestic industry spending program includes money to attract investment into the sustainable energy and transport technologies.
Colombia to hold 5 GW renewables auction in Q1 2021
In addition to the auction, scheduled for the first quarter of 2021, the Latin American country is also defining a green hydrogen roadmap in collaboration with Chile.
Australia puts 255 MW solar park online
The Sunraysia Solar Farm began production this week in New South Wales, after finally securing Australian Energy Market Operator approval. The array had been delayed due to technical issues.
Esasolar launches solar tracker with four-string configuration
The Spanish tracking system manufacturer said the four-string configuration of the Esatrack M5-2V system allows all the modules of the same string to have the same solar exposure and to avoid losses due to low irradiation in the least exposed modules within the same connection line.
Tender launched to build small-sized solar plants in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking proposals from independent power producers for PV plants ranging in size from 60 to 500 kW.
Hurdles ahead for viable ultra-thin solar cells
A new French study highlights the potential of ultra-thin PV cells, but the road to commercial production will be challenging. The researchers have proposed a series of novel cell architectures integrating photonic and electronic elements.
Global PV module demand will reach 143.7 GW in 2021 – PV Infolink
Next year, the global solar panel demand may increase by around 15% and this will be mainly triggered by the completion of projects that were deferred by the pandemic this year.
