Puerto Rico distributed solar rises to 680 MW, residential storage to 1.6 GWh
While distributed solar and storage are advancing quickly in Puerto Rico, utility-scale solar and storage procurements ordered by regulators in 2020 have made little progress.
Australian PV manufacturing should start immediately, viability study finds
The Silicon to Solar (Roadmap) study has found Australian PV supply chain manufacturing is viable and calls for immediate action to establish it as a strategic priority industry and set up a solar manufacturing taskforce.
Australian off-grid project upgrade shows power of modern PV
An off-grid residential system on a secluded island in Australia has received a new tech upgrade. The additional capacity highlights the new era of off-grid living available to remote households in the country.
India launches rebate scheme for residential PV
India’s PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme offers a subsidy of INR 30,000 ($361)/kW for residential rooftop solar systems up to 2 kW in size, and INR 18,000/kW for systems up to 3 kW. The total subsidy for systems larger than 3 kW has been capped at INR 78,000.
SEG Solar unveils 700 W TOPCon solar modules with 22.53% efficiency
SEG Solar says its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 87.4% of the initial yield.
NREL outlines feasibility of heat pumps in US market
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has outlined the feasibility of heat pumps in the US market in a new report. It says installation costs and energy savings prices have changed in relation to climate, heating sources, and types of homes. It says policymakers should further reduce the costs of installing heat pumps to benefit more US households.
Large-format solar modules and legacy assumptions
While most large-format modules are lab tested for certification, the lab is not the real world. The field loading applied to a solar module depends on the structure on which it is mounted and the terrain of the project.
Dutch parliament rejects proposal to scrap net-metering scheme
After a year of discussions and negotiations, the Dutch parliament has decided to maintain the net-metering scheme. The phasing out of the program was intended to support the country’s distributed storage market.
Jordan launches online platform for residential solar subsidies
An online platform taking inquiries into a subsidy program for residential solar heaters and PV systems has gone live in Jordan. The program will cover more than 30% of installation costs and aims to benefit around 7,000 targeted households.
Cleantech Solar commissions 24 MW of PV under PPA in India
Cleantech Solar has commissioned 24 MW of solar in India under a power purchase agreement (PPA). It will supply power to customers in a range of sectors, including the automotive, pharmaceutical, cement, industrial equipment, and chemicals industries.
