Waaree Energies says it will use the latest $121 million equity investment to build 6 GW of solar wafer-to-module manufacturing capacity. Waaree Energies says it will use the latest $121 million equity investment to build 6 GW of solar wafer-to-module manufacturing capacity. August 7, 2023 Uma Gupta From pv magazine India Waaree Energies Ltd, which…
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) signed an exclusive partnership with Sunrun to tap its fleet of residential solar + battery storage + energy-as-a-service customers to increase grid resiliency during critical months of peak energy consumption. This Energy Efficiency Summer Reliability Program, also known as Peak Power Rewards, quickly reached maximum enrollment and energy capacity……
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proposed new rules last week that would “make it unaffordable for renters in multifamily housing, farms, and schools to benefit from rooftop solar and battery storage,” according to the California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). Background | The Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM) and Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA)……
Brazil has announced a new 2 GW solar strategy. It plans to build 2 million new social housing units by 2026 and will deploy two PV modules in each home, providing 1 kW of power per dwelling. Brazil has announced a new 2 GW solar strategy. It plans to build 2 million new social housing…
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has made highly bifacial perovskite cells with a front-side efficiency of 23%. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has made highly bifacial perovskite cells with a front-side efficiency of 23%. July 18, 2023 Ryan Kennedy From pv magazine USA Research by NREL on bifacial perovskite solar cells has resulted…
US scientists developed a monocrystalline solar panel relying on “minicells” based on polysilicon on silicon oxide passivating contacts. The module works with laser light and can reportedly achieve a photoconversion efficiency of over 40% and an open-circuit voltage of 7 V. US scientists developed a monocrystalline solar panel relying on “minicells” based on polysilicon on…
Mercom Capital Group’s latest report shows that almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of this year, totaling $18.5 billion. Mercom Capital Group’s latest report shows that almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of this year, totaling $18.5 billion. July 18, 2023 Anne Fischer…
Expanding your solar power system is easy but new rules mean you can be forced to bin perfectly good equipment. The recently enacted Flexible Exports rules for new solar power systems in South Australia set a global example for grids with lots of rooftop solar. However, there’s an unexpected fallout for rooftop solar owners. And…
Rockhampton residents to benefit from a 50MW/100MWh grid-scale renewable storage battery in Bouldercombe, QLD operated by Tesla. Rockhampton residents will soon reap the benefits of grid-scale renewable storage soaking up excess solar production, with Powerlink flicking the switch on a 50MW/100MWh battery in Bouldercombe. The battery will be fully operational later this year. “Big Bessie”…
CleanMax has built a 400 MW wind-solar plant in India, which is purportedly the nation’s largest single hybrid project for offtake by the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. CleanMax has built a 400 MW wind-solar plant in India, which is purportedly the nation’s largest single hybrid project for offtake by the commercial and industrial (C&I)…
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