PV module cooling tech based on water chamber
Scientists in Malta have created an after-market cooling solution that can be fitted to existing standard PV modules. The system is based on a water chamber placed at the backside of the module and can reportedly provide a net electrical energy gain of more than 9%.
Wafer prices near bottom, size evolution and capacity globalization continue
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
How long do residential solar batteries last?
Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series.
How renewable energy is leading the fight for nature conservation
Even though fossil fuels still dominate global energy production at present, the movement for a changeover to cleaner forms of energy is building up. Renewables presently provide some 29 percent of all electricity generated; a figure bound to enormously rise in the next few years.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters.
China’s solar dominance not an issue
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains why potential trade disruptions in the global PV supply chain are substantially different from those related to coal, oil and gas.
Insolation Energy to add 3 GW solar panel, 1.4 GW cell capacity by March
Insolation Energy is expanding its solar panel production capacity to 4 GW per year from around 1 GW at present. It is also setting up manufacturing capacities of 12,000 MT of aluminum framing and 1.4 GW of PV cells. The new capacities will be commissioned within this fiscal 2024-25.
Sinovoltaics shuffles PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The third edition of the Sinovoltaics financial stability report ranking lists India-based Abhishek Corp, Insolartion Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy, all based in India, followed by U.S.-based First Solar as the top five. Six additional manufacturers entered the global ranking.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Bluebird Solar ramping up panel capacity to 1.2 GW with Cliantech Solutions
Bluebird Solar is expanding its PV module manufacturing capacity to 1.2 GW per year with the addition of an 800 MW fully automated line at its facility in Greater Noida. Cliantech Solutions will supply and install production equipment from leading companies.
