CIGS cells could hit efficiencies of 33%, say Germany scientists
Researchers have gradually improved the efficiency of CIGS thin-film tech in recent years. But scientists in Germany say the 23% rate achieved thus far is not the end of the story.
PV-powered reverse osmosis for wastewater treatment
Moroccan scientists have tested reverse osmosis paired with PV generation to maximize chlorophenol rejection in wastewater treatment. They said the tech combination can help to reduce energy consumption.
Not all solar panels are equal, says Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance
As the world accelerates toward decreasing carbon emissions, so too should the solar industry’s supply chain. This was the idea that has led to the establishment of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance this week.
India could have 20 GW more PV manufacturing capacity
Indian Minister of Power RK Singh has revealed interest from manufacturers in developing more production lines, even before newly planned incentive schemes are taken into account.
US tracker supplier Array Technologies to launch IPO
Array Technologies is going public the old-fashioned way by eschewing the SPAC method favored by other renewable companies such as QuantumScape and ChargePoint.
South Korea to introduce new rules for PV recycling
The South Korean authorities plan to introduce new rules for PV waste recycling in 2023. Several recycling facilities are already being built, including one by the government, with a combined capacity of 9,700 tons.
India’s wind-solar hybrid capacity may reach 11.6 GW by 2023
According to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (Ieefa) and JMK Research, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has so far tendered a total of 12,860 MW hybrid capacity.
Solar-wind-storage EV fast charging for German highway
Fastned and Tesla have opened what they claim is the largest fast-charging park in Germany. Electric vehicles will be charged with green electricity – some of it from on-site solar and wind generation and the project includes 2 MWh of battery storage.
Bifacial perovskite solar cells may become more eco friendly than crystalline ones
A US study has suggested the raised energy yield of bifacial perovskite devices effectively means they could have a lower environmental impact than conventional crystalline cells. The researchers considered single-junction cells with high and low bandgaps and similar, multi-junction devices with two and four-terminal structures.
Agrivoltaic project with vertically mounted bifacial panels goes online in Germany
German developer Next2Sun has completed a 4.1 MW solar plant built with roughly 11,000 bifacial panels provided by Chinese manufacturer Jolywood.
