Enphase launches commercial scale microinverter
The IQ8-3P solar microinverter enables peak power output of up to 480 W.
Tata Power Renewable Energy surpasses 1.4 GW of group captive capacity
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has signed power delivery agreements with multiple industrial groups for a cumulative capacity of over 1.4 GW in the last seven months.
New MPPT approach for multi-string PV systems under partial shading
Egyptian researchers have developed a multi-string PV system with a converter control strategy, achieving 99.81% efficiency with a direct duty cycle for maximum power point tracking (MPPT).
Fenice Energy introduces micro-inverters for high-power solar panels
Fenice Energy, formerly SunEdison, has launched single-phase and three-phase micro-inverters for residential and commercial solar installations, respectively. With a maximum input current of 20A, the micro-inverters support up to 670 Wp+ PV modules.
Gensol, Matrix partnership wins EPC for NHPC’s green hydrogen mobility station in Kargil
Gensol Engineering will develop a grid-connected, ground-mounted solar plant to supply power to the hydrogen refueling station. Matrix Gas & Renewables Ltd will oversee the engineering, procurement, and commissioning of electrolysers.
California to use flexible appliances for renewable energy integration
California plans to shift 3 GW of load from dirtier, more expensive times of day to cleaner, less expensive times by setting flexible demand standards for many types of electric appliances. Global interest in California’s work is high, according to a state agency commissioner.
Maximizing photovoltaic system performance: Insights on partial shading and power electronics
Optimizing PV systems in partial shading conditions presents a multifaceted challenge, demanding a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between power electronics and PV technology. Shading scenarios exert a significant influence on system performance, with practical insights tailored to various shading conditions, offering guidance for stakeholders in PV planning. Collaborative efforts within the PV industry are directed at enhancing planning tools, seeking to streamline and improve the accuracy of PV system designs, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
India’s solar installations surpass 72 GW
India has installed an overall 72,018 MW of solar capacity as of Oct. 31, 2023. Grid-connected solar rooftops account for 15.38% of the cumulative installations.
Researchers shed light on mysterious, higher energy yields in vertical PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have sought to understand the reason for unexpected gains in vertical PV systems and found that these installations have a much higher heat transfer coefficient than their horizontally deployed counterparts.
Solyco switches on vertical PV systems on green rooftops in Germany
Solyco, a PV system specialist, has deployed a 12.64 kW vertical PV rooftop system made with glass-glass bifacial tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) modules in Hannover, Germany. It also installed a 10 kW vertical array in Hamburg.
