Solar generates 94 TWh in Europe during Q3
Montel Analytics says that solar production reached a record high in Europe during the third quarter of 2024. However, the company warns that rising solar and wind production, coupled with a lack of demand-side response, has led to an increase in negative and zero day-ahead prices across the continent.
Octopus trials ‘UK Solar Sharing’ tariff, export revenues donated to charity
Octopus tariff will see customers donate fixed sum to fuel poverty charities for every kilowatt-hour of electricity exported to the grid. The utility is also offering free solar and battery installations for eligible customers receiving Warm Home Discount support.
Australia has 7.8 GW of utility-scale batteries under construction
The volume of large-scale battery energy storage projects under construction in Australia passed that of solar and wind projects combined in 2023 and the trend has intensified this year, with batteries attracting federal support. As coal-fired power plants are shuttered, developers and suppliers are enjoying a battery bonanza.
Mobile PV-powered EV charging stations for commercial, industrial sites
United Kingdom-based 3ti Energy Hubs has launched a portable electric vehicle charging station for 12 cars that it delivers to commercial and industrial sites where demand exceeds supply.
KAUST, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin present 31.2%-efficient blade-coated perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The perovskite-silicon tandem device has a two terminal configuration and a 2D perovskite layers at the bottom interface. It was able to retain around 80% of its initial efficiency for 1,700 h.
New model to assess performance of building-integrated photovoltaics based on PCM
Researchers in China have analyzed the effect of phase change material on BIPV, and created an artificial neural network to forecast its effect on system temperature. The proposed approach reportedly achieved superior predictive performance compared to earlier methods.
Multiple designs of photovoltaic-thermal collectors
Scientists have modeled eight different kinds of PVT systems, some with a glass covers and some without. They found the worst efficiency was achieved in uncovered systems with parallel round tubes.
Solplanet launches 350 kW solar inverter for large-scale PV in India
Solplanet has released its ASW350K-HT three-phase solar inverter, a 350 kW device with a maximum efficiency of 99.01% for utility-scale PV projects in India.
JinkoSolar announces new TOPCon solar modules with efficiency of 24.8%
The Chinese manufacturer said the new Tiger Neo 3.0 modules are available in two versions with outputs of 495 W and 670 W.
Niger seeking consultants for 60 MW solar-plus-storage project
Niger Electricity Co. has asked consultants to submit expressions of interest for feasibility, environmental, and social impact studies for a 60 MW solar-plus-storage project in western Niger. The deadline is Dec. 2.
