Research shows polycrystalline panels from 11 different producers degrade more than warranty rate
A research group in Ghana has conducted a series of tests to assess the performance of polycrystalline solar modules in PV systems operating in their home country for at least 5 years. They found that the vast majority of the panels may ‘fail’ before 20 years in operation under outdoor conditions.
Gautam Solar unveils n-type TOPCon modules at Intersolar Europe
The Indian manufacturer is launching n-type TOPCon solar modules for residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale markets at Intersolar Europe 2023. It is offering these modules in all black, silver frame, glass-to-glass bifacial, and light-weight bifacial variants.
Agrivoltaics for vertical farming
An Italian research group has assessed the advantages of combining solar power generation in greenhouses with vertical farming. The scientists claim this new approach offers better land use while increasing agricultural yield.
Akcome unveils new 730 W heterojunction solar modules
Chinese manufacturer Akcome has released a new line of heterojunction solar panels with a nominal power capacity ranging between 710 W and 730 W and a conversion efficiency of 22.80% to 23.50%.
Reusing silicon from end-of-life solar panels in EV batteries
Scientists in Belgium are exploring the potential of recycled silicon in solar modules at the end of their life cycle for reuse in low-cost, higher-energy-density storage technologies. They claim EV batteries using this silicon may allow faster recharging and travel longer distances on a single charge.
China solar module prices dive
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.
HHV builds directional solidification furnace for solar PV industry
Bengaluru-based Hind High Vacuum (HHV) has designed and built a directional solidification (DSS) furnace to produce polycrystalline silicon ingots in the solar industry.
Green hydrogen: A key enabler for a sustainable future
Green hydrogen holds the potential to decarbonize critical sectors and provide clean energy solutions. However, it accounts for less than 1% of global hydrogen production. Targeted interventions are required to facilitate a smooth transition toward a green hydrogen economy.
Global PV manufacturing capacity to reach 1 TW by 2024
PV manufacturing capacity is projected to more than double by 2024, led by China, but oversupply is also anticipated, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Open-access solar installations up 68% in Q1 2023
India added 518 MW of new open-access solar capacity in the Jan.-March period of 2023, compared to 308 MW installed in the previous three months.
