Flywheel mechanical battery with 32 kWh of storage in Australia
Key Energy has installed a three-phase flywheel energy storage system at a residence east of Perth, Western Australia. The 8 kW/32 kWh system was installed over two days in an above-ground enclosure, dramatically cutting the time needed to install the flywheel system.
CEA identifies major safety concerns in 97% of audited rooftop PV systems
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has performed a safety audit on more than 600 rooftop PV systems and has found that 97% of installations have major safety concerns. It says that 49% of sites have grounding issues, 47% have damaged modules, and 41% have cross-mated connectors.
WattPower signs 1.2 GW string inverters supply deal with ReNew
Pavit Gandhi, sales director at WattPower Systems, told pv magazine that WattPower Systems will supply 1 GW of string inverters by December 2023 and the balance by March 2024 for ReNew’s multiple renewable energy projects.
Thermax arm commissions wind-solar hybrid power plant in Gujarat
Thermax arm First Energy has commissioned a 45.8 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant for consumption by industrial clients.
Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Clean Energy Associates found a myriad of problems at solar installations around the world, noting that because most are caused by poor installation practices, many can be identified and resolved relatively easily before they lead to fires, safety risks and potentially costly liabilities.
Oriana Power files draft papers for IPO with NSE Emerge
The C&I solar developer will use the net proceeds from the IPO towards meeting its working capital requirements, investment in subsidiary companies, capital expenditure for expansion purposes, and general corporate expenses.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reports strong order inflow in FY 2023
The solar and energy storage EPC provider is planning to collaborate with competent agencies for support towards development of robotic system for module cleaning, suiting to the company’s in-house designs.
Munich arrest before Intersolar tied to anti-dumping subsidy case, says lawyer
The German police arrested a Chinese citizen at Munich Airport last week, prior to the start of the Intersolar Europe trade fair. Investigators are targeting the detained individual for allegedly evading anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duties imposed on PV products in the European Union prior to September 2018, a lawyer told pv magazine.
SMA unveils hybrid inverters for residential applications
SMA’s new one-phase hybrid inverters have efficiency ratings of up to 97.5% and European efficiency ratings of 96.8%. They are available in four versions, with power outputs ranging from 3.6 kW to 6 kW.
SafEarth raises INR 3.5 crore for its C&I solar online platform
The online solutions provider for commercial and industrial solar has raised INR 3.5 crore to fuel its product development initiatives and expand into new industrial belts across the country.
