U.S. startup develops 28%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem solar module
U.S.-based PeroNova is specialized in metal halide perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells made with its novel stability-enhancing interfacial treatment. It is targeting a range of applications including space and rooftop markets.
H-TEC to start 1 GW PEM electrolyzer production in September
H-TEC will be able to produce more than 1 GW of electrolyzers starting next year. “We installed the first production lines and will have our official opening in September this year,” Maximilian Kuhnert, sales manager at H-TEC, told pv magazine.
New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers in Australia has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
Weiheng Ecactus releases three-phase all-in-one battery storage system
The Chinese manufacturer’s new battery energy storage system consists of an inverter ranging in size from 5 kW to 13 kW and a storage system of 10 kWh to 30 kWh. Up to five units can be connected in parallel.
Chinese solar cell prices fall amid oversupply
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.
Powering India’s renewable future: The pivotal role of battery energy storage systems
Samrath Singh Kochar, founder and CEO, Trontek, talks about enabling renewable integration and grid stability through advanced energy storage solutions.
Data center power loads threaten corporate net-zero goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that by 2026, data centers will consume more than 800 TWh annually, more than double their consumption in 2022.
World’s largest vertical rooftop PV system deployed on Norway’s national football stadium
Norwegian vertical PV system provider Over Easy Solar deployed a 248.4 kW installation on Norway’s national football stadium. The system features over 1,200 vertical photovoltaic panels developed by Over Easy Solar itself.
Hail risk may bring financial instability to solar projects
To ensure sustainability and financial viability, the solar industry needs a critical reevaluation and enhancement of both technical protective measures and financial risk management practices for solar installations in hail-prone regions.
Can the grid cope with the surge in electricity demand?
The grid needs to modernize to meet a booming demand for electricity, which is only predicted to grow even further in coming years. IEC Standards are key to help with the transition.
