Fraunhofer develops contactless method for measuring back-contact solar cells
Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed a contactless method to measure the performance of back-contact solar cells, enabling in-line assessment of key parameters such as efficiency, fill factor, and current-voltage characteristics.
From oil & gas to hydrogen highways: The next evolution of global pipeline networks
As hydrogen production scales, a pressing challenge emerges: how do we transport it efficiently and safely over long distances? This is where pipeline infrastructure, once the backbone of the oil and gas economy, must evolve to support the hydrogen economy of the future.
Fraunhofer presents solar module cleaning tech using structure-borne sound
Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT has developed a solar module cleaning system that uses structure-borne sound and targeted mechanical vibrations to dislodge dust. Researchers will present the technology at Intersolar Europe in Munich from May 7 to 9.
Existing state-level policies could unlock $61 billion in incentives for green hydrogen in India
Power-related incentives worth $38 billion account for 63% of the total state-level support potential for green hydrogen.
How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
Fraunhofer ISE streamlines use of epitaxial wafers in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing
Researchers at the German research institute have demonstrated that the so-called EpiWafers could be used directly for solar cell fabrication without needing a pre-gettering step. Their experiments provide a proof of principle* for epitaxially grown silicon wafers from German wafer manufacturer NexWafe GmbH.
The Hydrogen Stream: BPCL commissions 5MW green hydrogen plant at Bina refinery
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has commissioned its first — and one of India’s largest — green hydrogen plant at the Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh.
Harnessing Big Data and advanced modelling to optimise solar PV systems
Marcel Suri, Chief Executive Officer of Solargis, speaks to pv magazine about the factors influencing the performance of PV plants globally and in India, and how historical datasets, coupled with advancements in computing power and data analytics, help optimise PV system design for better risk management.
Longi achieves 34.85% efficiency for two-terminal tandem perovskite solar cell
The result was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Indexel Engineering secures 50 MWh supply of US developed sodium-ion batteries from Unigrid
Indexel Engineering has secured 50 MWh supply of sodium-ion batteries from US-based battery innovator Unigrid.
