Scientists in the United Arab Emirates have looked at how off-grid rooftop PV could be combined with batteries, fuel cells or reversible solid oxide cells for energy storage. The modeling assumed a typical commercial building in Los Angeles. From pv magazine Global Researchers from Khalifa University in the United...
Read MoreEvonik Industries says its new additive series can achieve a significantly better cut quality ratio at higher cutting speeds and smaller wire diameters on large wafers (M12), which means cheaper post-processing work for sliced wafers. From pv magazine Germany German chemicals producer Evonik Industries has launched a...
Read MoreScientists in the United States have fabricated a triple-junction solar cell that reached 39.5% efficiency – a world record for any type of cell under one-sun illumination. Though relying on materials and processes that are still too costly for most commercial uses, the concept could...
Read MoreSunCommon, an iSun company, announced that the Winooski Schools have completed the maximum net-metering solar system allowable in Vermont by installing a mega system on its roof. The new 750-kW array will cover roughly $115,000 of the school’s energy costs annually. SunCommon engaged in the...
Read MoreState utility Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) plans to add more than 1 GW of clean energy sources to its power supply. APS issued a request for proposals (RFP), including 425 MW of solar power and 635 MW of battery storage, to address the state’s...
Read MoreGAIL, India’s largest state-owned natural gas company, has awarded a contract to an undisclosed company to install and commission a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis unit in Madhya Pradesh. The system will be powered by 10 MW of renewables, to produce around 4.3 metric tons...
Read MoreNoida-headquartered Jakson Group has secured a three-year operations and maintenance contract for NTPC’s 250 MW solar project in Ananthapuram, Andhra Pradesh, as well as a contract for a 5 MW plant in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Following a 260 MW win in April, Noida-based Jakson...
Read MoreMeyer Burger CEO Gunter Erfurt spoke with pv magazine at Intersolar 2022 about its paXos-designed solar tile technology, and why the Swiss company won't make the same mistakes as Tesla when it comes to the European market. One of the advantages of trade shows like Intersolar...
Read MoreGermany's paXos, whose solar roof tiles were bought by Meyer Burger and unveiled last year, has shown off its new "Beaver Tail" terracotta solar tiles at Intersolar 2022. It was big news at last year's Intersolar 2021 when Meyer Burger unveiled its new solar tiles, which...
Read MoreSunPower announced it will offer residential solar and storage purchasing options through home furnishing store IKEA in the United States. “Home Solar with IKEA” is expect to launch in select California markets this fall. “At IKEA, we’re passionate about helping our customers live a more...
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