Green Gravity signs deal for energy storage tech in Romania
Green Gravity, an Australian energy storage startup, says it will explore opportunities to deploy its gravitational energy storage technology in Europe, after signing an agreement with Romanian state-owned energy producer Complexul Energetic Valea Jiului SA.
Germany’s Teleson enters PV industry with sales app
Teleson has launched a sales and distribution platform for PV projects. The mobile and phone app is available for the company’s German-based customers.
Open-source workflow to assess rooftop PV potential
Scientists in Germany have developed a new open-access approach to assess regional rooftop PV potential. The ETHOS.PASSION approach combines two deep learning models to identify rooftops and superstructures.
Researchers shed light on mysterious, higher energy yields in vertical PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have sought to understand the reason for unexpected gains in vertical PV systems and found that these installations have a much higher heat transfer coefficient than their horizontally deployed counterparts.
Monoprice unveils new PowerCache batteries with up to 1,000 W of output
Monoprice, a US consumer electronics supplier, says its new portable batteries can store electricity from solar panels and wall outlets. They range in price from $199.99 to $799.99.
Solar Decathlon announces 105 teams for 2024 Design Challenge
The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon has revealed 105 teams from 93 collegiate institutions for its 2024 Design Challenge. The competitors will develop high-performance, zero-energy buildings.
SJVN wraps up 1.5 GW renewables, storage tender with $0.053/kWh tariff
Seven Indian developers secured 1.184 GW of cumulative capacity in an SJVN auction for 1.5 GW of firm, dispatchable power. The winning developers will build renewable energy projects supplemented with storage systems across India.
PVEL upgrades solar module qualification testing
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) says it has added new solar module qualification tests and fresh insights to improve intelligent module procurement strategies.
Perovskite-silicon tandem cell achieves 28.9% efficiency via high bandgap top perovskite cell
A group of international researchers has developed a new perovskite-silicon solar cell design using a top perovskite PV device with an energy bandgap of 1.67 eV and a new self-assembly monolayer based on carbazole. The tandem cell achieved a higher efficiency compared to counterparts without the monolayer and passed the IEC 61215 standard thermal cycling test.
Maximizing photovoltaic system performance: Insights on partial shading and power electronics
Optimizing PV systems in partial shading conditions presents a multifaceted challenge, demanding a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between power electronics and PV technology. Shading scenarios exert a significant influence on system performance, with practical insights tailored to various shading conditions, offering guidance for stakeholders in PV planning. Collaborative efforts within the PV industry are directed at enhancing planning tools, seeking to streamline and improve the accuracy of PV system designs, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
