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Food crops do better in the shade of solar panels
Another study has highlighted the advantages of combining solar with agriculture. According to the paper, growing chiltepin pepper, jalapeno and cherry tomato in dryland areas of the U.S. under the shade of PV modules is not only possible, but can lead to a better harvest.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, PV panels, Europe, University of Arizona, Greg Barron-Gafford, Margit Deimel
CleanSpark-ing up to ensure the grass is always greener
A U.S. microgrid specialist will draw up proposals for an independent solar-plus-storage system to ensure a remotely-situated cannabis farm in California can get the energy it needs to power cultivation.
Oct 4, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Software, USA, storage, North America, microgrid, CleanSpark, Zach Bradford, Good Energy Solar
Low-cost straight solar-to-hydrogen passions see the light
The road to low-cost hydrogen production is riddled with gaps and power losses. Scientists in Australia have demonstrated reconsidering solar innovation as well as missing electrolysers could hold great pledge for reaching the hydrogen holy grail.
Jun 22, 2020 // Technology, Solar to Fuel, Australia, Oceania, efficiency, Kobad Bhavnagri, solar-to-hydrogen, Siva Krishna Karuturi
Jinko: ‘The days of mono will soon be behind us’
A spokeswoman from the Chinese manufacturer of the Swan series of double-sided solar panels says monofacial modules will soon be consigned to residential use as the price gap between them and higher-yielding bifacial products rapidly closes.
Aug 29, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Jinko Solar, China, bifacial, Trump, Asia, LONGi, Dany Qian
Organic, Cobalt-Free Batteries: The Future of Long-Lasting Power
Researchers have discovered a carbon-based cathode material that could replace cobalt in lithium-ion batteries, offering higher energy density and faster charging times.
Jan 19, 2024 // Technology, Storage, lithium-ion battery, American Chemical Society
Green Wheels and Bright Skies: The EV-PV Connection Unveiled
Discover the connection between electric vehicle ownership and solar panel adoption in this insightful study. Find out how EV owners are more likely to invest in photovoltaics and the role of social influence in technology adoption.
Jan 10, 2024 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
‘Mono will supply 80% of the world’s solar by 2021’
Polysilicon manufacturer Daqo has announced the start of pilot production in Xinjiang and expects to ramp up to full output by the end of the year, doubling the company’s annual capacity to 70,000 MT. Some 90% of its poly will be mono by that stage and Daqo expects 40% to be suitable for n-type products next year.
Sep 18, 2019 // Manufacturing News, China, polysilicon, Asia, Longgen Zhang, Daqo, Eric Luo
The tide is changing for ground-mounted PV in Ireland
Ireland appears ready to embrace PV after years of failed announcements. Globaldata predicts the EU member state will deploy around 1.3 GW of solar by 2030, with renewables potentially meeting 65% of electricity demand. Furthermore, Irish Water has announced it wants to deploy solar at its water treatment plants.
Aug 16, 2019 // Plants, Ireland, rooftop, Irish Water, water treatment plants, Nenagh Wastewater Treatment Plant, Newcastle West Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saliis Limited, Globaldata, Arkapal Sil, PV microgeneration
Just how to speed up solar fostering for the underserved
As roof solar rates have fallen, several households at all revenue levels can now save cash by going solar. However, low- and moderate-income homes continue to be much less likely to adopt solar than high-income homes. So, scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) set out to examine if specific policy and also service designs could improve adoption equity in terms of family revenue.
Nov 10, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, USA, rooftop PV, North America, Berkeley Lab, Eric O'Shaughnessy, Galen Barbose, Ryan Wiser, Sydney Forrester, Naim Darghouth
Construction begins on largest floating solar project in the US
NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) has begun construction on an 8.9-MW floating solar setup in Millburn, New Jersey, that will be the biggest floating array in the USA.
May 4, 2022 // Floating PV, USA, floating PV, North America, NJR Clean Energy Ventures, Steve Westhoven, CEV, Mark McDonough, Douglas Berry, Clayton Bubeck
Polysilicon price reaches $39.3/ kg - the highest given that 2011
The price of polysilicon last week reached its highest level because 2011 and, according to Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar, there are no visible indicators that it might drop this year, as anticipated by numerous experts.
Feb 22, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, polysilicon, JinkoSolar, Asia
Adani currently the world's largest solar power designer
India's biggest private-sector thermal power producer-- which ranked as the sixth-largest solar gamer internationally in 2019-- has actually climbed to the top place adhering to a Solar Energy Corporation of India (Seci) award to create 8 GW of Indian solar project capability.
Sep 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, SECI, Asia, Adani
RWE's 35-MW Battery Storage: Powering the Future
RWE is investing EUR 24 million in a battery storage project in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, with an installed power capacity of 35 MW and a storage capacity of 41 MWh. The project is an important step towards integrating wind energy into the Dutch energy system and further expands RWE's advanced battery storage portfolio.
Sep 22, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Netherlands, rwe
COVID-19 Decreased Power Effectiveness Progression in the US: Report
Even more US mentions adopted or progressed new energy-saving targets, but COVID-19 slowed down various other performance efforts, according to the '2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard'.
Dec 21, 2020 // Market Research, California, USA, North America, Wyoming, Energy Efficiency, 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, ACEEE
Smart Electrification with Renewables: Driving the Transformation of Energy Services
The globe has actually made the shift from one leading kind of energy to another a number of times. The substitute of fossil fuels with renewables marks the following historical shift. Yet, to make certain sustainability and worldwide climate security, this latest energy transformation requires to occur much faster.
Feb 17, 2022 // Market Research