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Temperature-based MPPT algorithm to improve PV system efficiency
Researchers in Spain have actually created a maximum power point monitoring (MPPT) algorithm based on just one input parameter-- PV module temperature. The formula has actually already shown stability in screening, the scientists claim.
Jul 29, 2020 // Technology, Spain, Europe, PV module, MPPT
Belgium’s largest PV rooftop commissioned by ArcelorMittal
The €7.5 million project, built by Dutch energy provider Eneco, is intended to power operations at the Ghent factory of the Indian steel manufacturer. Arcelor’s employees were invited to participate through crowdfunding.
Sep 17, 2019 // Rooftop PV, Europe, Belgium, Perpetum Energy, PV rooftop, Ghent factory, Eneco, Iwein Goigne
Spain's renewables hit 50.7% share in May as solar PV breaks record
Renewables generated 50.7% of Spain's power in May, generating 10% more "green gigawatt-hours" contrasted to the very same period a year earlier, according to the most recent estimates launched Wednesday by Spanish grid driver Red Electrica de Espana (REE).
Jun 2, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe
Rezolv Energy Surges Ahead with Massive Solar Power Projects in Bulgaria and Romania
Rezolv Energy secures regulatory clearance for Bulgaria's largest solar power project, while also building Europe's highest capacity photovoltaic plant in Romania.
Jan 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Rezolv Energy
Active cooling for PV modules in floating arrays
Saudi Arabian scientists have actually produced a serpentine cooling block framework to improve the efficiency of PV panels in floating solar projects by around 1.5%. The cooling block can be loaded through a low-cost, 15.6 W commercial 12 V DC water pump with cool water.
Sep 15, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Floating PV, floating PV, JinkoSolar, Asia, Pakistan, cooling
SK D&D, Glennmont sign US$ 160m MOU for solar PV in South Korea
South Korean developer SK D&D has actually signed a co-investment memorandum of understanding (MOU) with renewable resource mutual fund manager Glennmont Partners to target opportunities in solar PV projects in South Korea.
Jun 24, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, South Korea, Asia, Memorandum of Understanding, glennmont partners, sk d&d
JinkoSolar to sell passion in Sweihan Solar to Jinko Power HK
A subsidiary of Chinese solar manufacturer JinkoSolar Holding has authorized a contract to offer its 50% risk in Sweihan Solar to Jinko Power HK.
Nov 30, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Kangping Chen, JinkoSolar Holding, Chine, Jinko Power HK
SPI 2019: PVEL and Heliolytics providing disaster response service for solar power plants
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) and Heliolytics have partnered to provide the first comprehensive testing and evaluation services to PV power plant owners and operators when extreme weather and other force majeure events have damaged plants. The partners are launching the service at Solar Power International in Salt Lake City.
Sep 24, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, pv power plants, pv modules, pvel, Jenya Meydbray, heliolytics, argo group, climate crisis, George Schulz, Rob Andrews, micro cracks
70MW Alpine PV Parks: BKW's Solar Express
BKW utility has announced plans to build 6 solar PV parks in Berne, Switzerland, producing up to 100GWh of clean energy each year and enough electricity to power 20,000 homes. Funding for the projects is granted under the Swiss Energy Act, making BKW's ambitious goal of 1GW renewable capacity by 2026 achievable.
Dec 6, 2023 // Plants, Europe, Switzerland, PV Power Plant, BKW
Austria mulls mandatory PV as new rebates for solar and storage launched
With the region of Styria considering making PV mandatory on all new buildings, the nation’s Climate Fund will support PV and storage projects in agriculture and forestry. Applications can be submitted by November 2020 – or until the pot is empty.
Sep 19, 2019 // Plants, Residential, Storage, Rooftop PV, storage, Europe, Austria, Styria
Photo-electrochemical cells vs. PV electrolysis
Dutch researchers have evaluated the two most promising solar-assisted technologies to generate environment-friendly hydrogen, based upon the levelized cost of hydrogen. They found that PV-powered hydrogen manufacturing uses the lowest expenses, at $6.22/ kg, with a solar-to-hydrogen effectiveness ratio of 10.9%
Aug 12, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Europe, hydrogen, Netherlands, efficiency
Unsubsidized 350 MW PV project in the UK
Hive Energy has actually been preparing the Cleve Hill Solar Park because 2017. It currently anticipates to safeguard last authorization from the U.K. Department for Business, Energy as well as Industrial Strategy by the end of this month.
May 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, hive energy, wirsol
Seraphim taps Italian partner to access reviving PV market
Seraphim Solar System Co has turned to an existing Italian partner to try and secure a slice of the country’s PV market, poised for a multi-gigawatt boost within a decade.
Sep 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, pv power plants, Europe, solar-plus-storage, auction, seraphim, ilb helios, cfd, Jun Zhuge, Guido Traversa, Paolo Rocco Viscontin
Scientists choose exactly how to prove out perovskite panels for space power
Perovskites, which have revealed enormous potential as a new semiconductor for solar cells, are gaining interest as well as a prospective next-generation technology to likewise power spacefaring objectives.
Apr 19, 2022 // Technology, NREL, solar cells, perovskites, Ahmad Kirmani
Italy mounted 115 MW of PV in Q1
The nation mounted 10 MW much more solar in the very first three months of the year than it did in the same duration a year earlier. Its advancing capability surpassed 21 GW by the end of March.
Jun 22, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe