Corab debuts residential brine-water heat pump
Polish manufacturer Corab has developed a new ground-source heat pump with several components supplied by Denmark’s Danfoss. It offers 8 kW to 16 kW of rated thermal power.
US energy storage deployment surges in Q3
Wood Mackenzie says that grid-scale energy storage deployment rose by 37% on a quarterly basis in the third quarter.
South Africa launches tender for 1.8 GW of solar
South Africa’s new auction is the first to be held under a December 2022 government plan to procure 14,771 MW of new generating capacity.
China’s monocrystalline PERC cell prices extend losses while TOPCon cells hold steady
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Israeli regulator grants grid access to 2.5 GW of renewables
Israel’s Electricity Authority has approved a 2.5 GW capacity extension plan for renewable energy. The initiative will enable the connection of plants in the southern and northern parts of the country.
Greece to support local energy communities with €42 million of funding
Greece aims to support the development of new, locally operated renewable energy communities with about €42 million ($45.7 million) of new funds.
DMEGC unveils new solar modules based on rectangular wafers
Chinese manufacturer DMEGC says its rectangular wafers provide greater compatibility than traditional versions and can be easily adapted to a range of application scenarios. The biggest of the two new module product lines, designed for large-scale applications, has a power conversion efficiency of up to 22.9%.
PPAs offer protection
Europe is witnessing a surge in power purchase agreements (PPAs). Over the past four years, the number of European PPA transactions has trebled. More than 180 deals were signed in 2022 alone and the trend is expected to continue, especially for solar projects.
Portable off-grid solar devices provide electricity, water filtration, hot water
Power Panel has developed a portable PV device to support humanitarian needs and off-grid living.
Australian oil company secures approval for 500 MW solar farm
Australian oil and gas producer Woodside Energy’s plans to install up to one million solar panels and a grid-scale battery in Western Australia’s Pilbara region is a step closer to realisation after the project won local development approval.
