Findings from solar installation sites in Gujarat and Rajasthan and some suggestions to handle the issues. Variable structural tilt There is a site in Gujarat with evident intra- and inter-string variable structural tilt along with variable azimuth tilt, which caused shadow on another table adjacent to...
Read MoreAlthough New York’s PAUSE order halting all “non-essential” business including solar is still in effect until May 15, NYSEIA continues to make the case that solar construction should be deemed essential and treated the same as general construction during the phased reopening. NYSERDA is coordinating...
Read MoreChinese solar panel manufacturer Seraphim has rolled out its latest product, the 158 high-efficiency shingled module. According to Seraphim, the new 158 shingled module can generate more power with higher efficiency ratings. By cutting the 158.75-mm cells into six pieces and replacing the traditional ribbon...
Read MoreWith most of the country in economic lockdown, fewer people are spending their socially-distanced work-from-home moments thinking about going solar. OpenSolar and UtilityAPI are stepping up to help the solar industry survive and emerge stronger once the COVID19 lockdown eases. OpenSolar offers free remote solar...
Read MoreFirst Solar has entered into a framework supply agreement with Geronimo Energy, a National Grid company. Under the agreement, First Solar will supply 415 MWDC of its Series 6 solar modules in 2022. This latest transaction has grown the relationship between the two companies to over 1.4 GW...
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Researchers from the United States have investigated how solar could help electrochemical methods for water treatment become more competitive. The scientists analyzed how electrochemical technologies such as electrocoagulation, capacitive deionization, electrodialysis, and electrodeionization may be combined with solar power generation.A study from the University of...
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The half-cell module has a 20.81% efficiency and is composed of 158.75 mm mono PERC cells.Chinese solar manufacturer Seraphim has launched a new shingled photovoltaic module with power output of up to 440 W. The half-cell module is manufactured by cutting 158.75mm cells into six...
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Oil and gas business Repsol has launched Solmatch, the nation’s first large solar community.From pv magazine Spain. Through its Solmatch initiative, Spanish fossil fuel company Repsol says it wants to help urban energy communities spread in its homeland. The oil and gas business plans to pay for...
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Portugal set a new coal-free record because of the pandemic as Belgium and Israel moved to help the renewables industry. But there was grim news in Mexico and Turkey, and Bangladeshi clean energy firms have appealed for more assistance.English consultancy Cornwall Insights today produced more...
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The cash injection from Tech CU will fund the installation of ‘tens of thousands’ of the Californian manufacturer’s solar panels on residential rooftops over four years, according to the company.From pv magazine USA. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, capital is still pouring into solar. U.S. solar manufacturer SunPower...
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