PV industry could account for 40% of global silver demand by 2030
New research from Europe shows that the global PV industry may require up to 14,000 tonnes of silver per year in 2030, with global supply being only 34,000 tonnes. The scientists said more efforts should be made to reduce silver content in TOPCon and heterojunction solar cells.
Canadian Solar presents 660 W ‘low-carbon’ heterojunction module with 24.4% efficiency
The new products are available in nine versions with power output ranging from 620 W to 660 W and power conversion efficiency spanning from 23.0% to 24.4%. Canadian Solar said the panels have a carbon footprint of 285 kg CO₂eq/kW, which is reportedly one of the lowest among all silicon-based solar modules worldwide.
Vikram Solar to supply 200 MW of TOPCon modules to AB Energia
Vikram Solar’s M10R n-type TOPCon modules will be deployed across AB Energia’s PV projects across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
China’s TOPCon cell prices rise on tighter downstream oversight
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.
AB Energia enters solar structure manufacturing
AB Energia, an end-to-end solar EPC solutions provider in India, has entered manufacturing of high-performance fixed-tilt steel structures with the launch of its subsidiary, AVIISII Electric Systems.
US authorities warn of hidden radios in PV-powered highway infrastructure
The US Federal Highway Administration (FHA) has warned that cellular radios have been found in unspecified foreign-made inverters and batteries used in PV highway infrastructure, according to Reuters. pv magazine speaks with cybersecurity expert Uri Sadot about the risks.
Cummins launches all-in-one containerized BESS solutions in India
Cummins has introduced fully integrated, plug-and-play battery energy storage system (BESS) solutions in India, with capacities ranging from 211 kWh to 2,280 kWh. These AC-output BESS solutions are designed for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical applications and are available in 10-foot and 20-foot container configurations.
Analysis of 6,276 connectors for rooftop PV systems
Sandia National Labs researchers have created a new dataset on the rates and types of rooftop PV connector failures. Their analysis has shown that tight wire bending radius, extra dirty connectors, and loose nuts are the most common failure causes in 6,276 connectors deployed between 2014 and 2017 across seven U.S. regions.
ADM Solar to supply 150 MW DCR solar panels for PM-KUSUM projects
ADM Solar will supply solar panels for agricultural and institutional PV projects across key regions in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
The Hydrogen Stream: MIT-WPU develops carbon-negative technology to produce green hydrogen and BioCNG from agricultural waste
The researchers state that their carbon-negative process has the potential to reduce green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram, while also generating biochar and patented biofertilizers as valuable byproducts.
