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New methods for fault detection revealed at EU PVSEC
Quality control and problem detection and classification was brought into focus at the conference in Marseille. A packed house at a session focused on the latest fault detection techniques indicated the high level of interest in the field.
Sep 11, 2019 // Technology, Solar, France, Engie, pv modules, Europe, eu pvsec, Marseille, Jay Lin, PV Guider, UVFL, Stijn Scheerlinck, Chantelle Clohessy, Nelson Mandela University
Mitigating shading in PV modules with new reconfiguration strategy
Scientists in India are looking for to reduce partial shading with a method based upon the Lo Shu nine-square grid of old Chinese mathematical tradition. Their technique includes the 'magic grid' additionally made use of in preferred sudoku challenges, as a guide for reconfiguring arrays.
Jun 2, 2020 // Technology, India, Asia, Vellore Institute of Technology, Lo Shu
China set up 48.2 GW of brand-new solar capability in 2020
China has installed 48.2 GW of solar capability in 2020, standing for an increase of 60 percent contrasted to 2019 (30.11 GW), according to the most up to date data from the National Energy Administration (NEA). The solar installments in 2020 were the second-largest ever before, only behind the 52.8 GW installed in 2017.
Jan 21, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Frank Haugwitz
Sungrow to concentrate on wise technology from new Nanjing research study centre
Chinese inverter producer Sungrow has opened up another research and development (R&D) centre in Nanjing, China that will certainly focus on wise innovations, large information and software application assimilation.
Jul 28, 2021 // Inverters, Sungrow, China, Asia, Jack Gu
Trina Solar introduces brand-new packaging solution focused on cutting shipping costs
Trina Solar has exposed a brand-new freight packing service for its bigger modules that it stated will decrease the costs associated with delivery that have actually soared because the start of the pandemic.
Nov 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Trina Solar, Zhang Yingbin, module prices, shipping
New Zealand's South Island to Harness Solar Power and Agriculture in Lodestone's Three PV Parks
Lodestone Energy secures consent for three solar power plants in New Zealand, combining renewable energy with agriculture for a sustainable future.
Jan 23, 2024 // Plants, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant
SSEN links very first solar farm using new POC-MAST tech
The first solar site has actually been linked to the grid utilizing Scottish as well as Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution's Point of Connection Mast (POC-MAST).
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, UK, Europe, grid connection, Ssen Distribution, Poc-Mast, Freedom Professional Services, Bradenstoke Solar Farm, Ministry Of Defence, Raf Lyneham
Canada-based Solar Firm Reaches New Efficiency Heights With Perovskite Cells
QD Solar announces 24% efficiency for spin-coated perovskite cells and 23.2% efficiency for slot-die coated cells. These certified numbers have been developed for large scale manufacturing.
Feb 15, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency, Dan Shea, QD Solar
CertainTeed adds New Jersey’s Kopp Electric to Master Solar Installer level
Kopp Electric Company has received CertainTeed’s premier solar credential – Master Solar Installer. CertainTeed Master Solar Installers demonstrate the highest levels of solar knowledge as well as a commitment to quality and homeowner satisfaction.
Aug 17, 2019 // Solar, Kopp Electric Company, Master Solar Installer, Installers, Mark Stancroff
TBEA New Power debuts flexible mounting framework at solar project on former open-pit mine
Chinese EPC TBEA New Energy has debuted a brand-new flexible mounting framework designed for use in tough terrains at a 300MW project on a previous open-pit coal mine in China.
Dec 2, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, Asia, TBEA, grid-parity solar, structures, mounts, flexible structures
Solar Power Will Make Up Virtually Half Of New U.S. Electric Generating Capacity In 2022
In 2022, we anticipate 46.1 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electrical generating capacity to be included in the U.S. power grid, according to our Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. Almost fifty percent of the intended 2022 capacity enhancements are solar, complied with by natural gas at 21% and also wind at 17%.
Jan 11, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Solar, Battery Storage, North America, nuclear, wind, gas
Norwegian firm Empower New Energy Signs $6.5 Million Solar Power Deal in Lagos, Nigeria
Norwegian renewable resource investment firm, Empower New Energy, has recently authorized a $6.5 million worth solar power deal in Lagos. The business has actually started a collaboration with the Nigerian clean energy firm, Powercell Limited, to work with a project that aims to decrease contamination as well as increase clean energy use in the nation.
Apr 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Nigeria, Empower New Energy
Price ceilings set as Brazilian PV sector readies for debut in new-generation auction
Brazil has unveiled the tariff ceilings solar players will face as they compete for the first time in the so-called new generation tender, opening up a new avenue of government support.
Sep 11, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, solar pv, South america, Latin america, Brazil, jair bolsonaro, ANEEL, São Gonçalo, Absolar, bolsonaro, Rodrigo Sauaia, a-6 auction, tenders
First Solar to double US production capacity with new 3.3 GW Ohio plant
First Solar has unveiled strategies to more than increase its United States manufacturing capacity with a 3.3 GWdc facility in Ohio that will certainly create slim film PV modules for the nation's utility-scale solar field.
Jun 9, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, Mark Widmar, North America, first solar inc, Ohio, capacity expansion announcements, cdte thin film modules
A$ 7.8 Bn Deal for Renewable Energy Transmission Infra in New South Wales
Specifically, the deal will sustain 8 renewable energy projects in the district besides Snowy 2.0 hydropower project in one of the most populated district of Australia. The federal government will be spending A$ 4.7 billion and also NSW will certainly add A$ 3.1 billion through completion of this decade to eliminate the reliance on fossil fuels for power.
Dec 22, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, nsw, Anthony Albanese, Dominic Perrottet, HumeLink line, New South Wales transmission deal, Sydney Ring transmission link, transmission infrastructure, VNI West interconnector