Ivory Coast to host 52 MW solar plant
The Ivory Coast government has signed an agreement with infrastructure investor PFO Africa for the financing, construction and operation of a 52 MW solar plant. The project has been billed as the country’s largest to date.
Native American tribes to back 1-3 GW of renewables to replace hydro dams
Four Native American tribes, two US states and the US government have agreed to work together to replace the energy now produced by hydroelectric dams.
Photovoltaics can reduce economic poverty by 4.5% in China
Researchers assessed the effect of solar energy projects on poverty in China and determined that PV systems can play a role in reducing multiple dimensions of poverty while also contributing to environmental protection.
Havells India unveils heat pump water heater
Havells India’s new 3.5 kW HP30 White Silver (300 L) system has a rated power input of 940 W. The manufacturer says it is ideal for large households.
SolaX Power releases new residential batteries
China’s SolaX Power has developed two lines of integrated energy storage systems that reportedly support up to 200% PV oversizing. Their rated output power ranges from 3 kW to 15 kW.
US solar PPA prices up 15% year on year in 2023
Prices for power purchase agreements (PPAs) rose in some US markets such as California and declined in others, including Texas, according to a new report from LevelTen Energy.
Reducing PV module temperatures with graphene
New research from Malaysia has shown the limitations and potential of all solar module cooling techniques based on graphene. The scientists said that high costs and graphene treatments are the main challenges to overcome.
Photovoltaics for wastewater disinfection
Researchers in Spain have developed a new system that simultaneously produces PV power and disinfects wastewater.
Behavioral perspectives on adoption of residential PV systems
Scientists in China have used computer simulations to gain a better understanding of the factors that influence the adoption of residential PV.
Australia’s energy transition speeds up as rooftop PV records tumble
Australia’s rooftop solar sector continues to shine bright with new data from the Australian Energy Market Operator revealing that distributed PV output across the main grid reached a record high in the final quarter of 2023.
