Serbia attracts $2 billion Chinese investment in solar, wind, hydrogen
The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese companies Shanghai Fengling Renewables and Serbia Zijin Copper. It envisages the construction of 1.5 GW wind and 500 MW of solar projects alongside a green hydrogen production facility with 30,000 tons of annual output.
Solitek releases half-cut bifacial 420 W TOPCon solar module
Solitek, a Lithuanian manufacturer, has developed a half-cut M10 full black glass-glass tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module with 420 W of output and a power conversion efficiency of 21.51%.
Thermoelectric generators with PVT energy, nanofluids
An Austrialian-Iranian research team has developed a thermoelectric generator incorporating photovoltaic-thermal panels and nanofluids for cooling.
Sharp unveils 580 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.45% efficiency
Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C and a bifaciality factor of over 80%.
US secondary market for PV modules offers low-cost buying opportunities
EnergyBin has reviewed pricing comparisons and trends in the US secondary market for solar panels.
Photovoltaics for unmanned aerial vehicles
An international research team has identified parameters to integrate PV cells into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
New research shows impact of dust on PV module temperature, performance
New research from Pakistan shows that dust could reduce PV panel performance through the shielding effect and the “dust-temperature” phenomenon. The scientists tested two PV systems in different parts of the country.
India’s SJVN secures 100 MW of PV for $0.031/kWh
SJVN has secured a 100 MW solar power project from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL). It will develop the project on a build-own-operate basis in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Trilantic Europe acquires 60% stake in Aerocompact
Mathias Muther, the founder of Aerocompact, says a new investment from private equity firm Trilantic Europe will allow the Austrian mounting system manufacturer to expand its international market presence.
PV commissioning times up by 6 months over past 20 years, claim scientists
Scientists in Switzerland used project-level data from BloombergNEF to analyze completion times of renewable energy projects across 48 countries. They have found that average commissioning times have increased over the past two decades for all clean energy technologies.
