Technical guidebook for building-integrated photovoltaics
As the global transition toward sustainable energy intensifies, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has emerged as a critical innovation in merging renewable energy with architectural design. The recently published guidebook “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: A Technical Guidebook,” edited by IEA PVPS Task 15 experts Nuria Martín Chivelet, Costa Kapsis, and Francesco Frontini, offers a comprehensive resource for architects, engineers, and urban planners looking to integrate BIPV into the built environment. This article explores the book’s key insights, including applications, challenges, and future pathways.
Home batteries vs. power generators
Assessing the difference in cost, functionality and operations of fueled generators versus home batteries.
U.S. government raises tariffs on imports from Chinese solar producers operating in Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce dramatically increased tariffs on imports from Chinese solar producers operating in Vietnam after the agency concluded that China is subsidizing raw materials for its companies to use in their Vietnamese factories.
Trump order rescinds Defense Production Act application to solar manufacturing
President Biden invoked the law to increase domestic solar manufacturing and support energy efficiency buildout.
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Waaree Energies’ healthy order book of 26.5 GW (worth INR 50,000 crore) as on Dec. 31, 2024 provides a strong revenue visibility. Going forward, the demand prospects for the company are expected to remain strong in the domestic market, given favourable government policies.
Tecnalia, Vita International developing solar guardrails
Spain’s Tecnalia and Italy-based Vita International have designed a new photovoltaic guardrail, set for testing later this year on a 100-meter stretch of a highway service area between Turin and Trieste, Italy.
Prices rising across China’s PV supply chain, says EnergyTrend
Taiwan-based research firm EnergyTrend says market optimism in China has driven up solar module prices, while production of modules, cells, and wafers has increased month on month.
Viridian Solar launches 23.6%-efficient TOPCon BIPV panel
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Insolation Energy secures INR 733-crore solar module supply order
Insolation Green Energy has secured an order to supply n-type glass-glass bifacial solar PV modules amounting to INR 733.04 crore.
