Improving solar cell efficiency with upconversion nanoparticles
An international research group has developed a light upconversion system that can reportedly improve crystalline silicon solar cell efficiency by up to 0.87%. The technology consists of multilayer nanoparticles that act as near-infrared absorbers across different spectral ranges.
Onsemi launches silicon carbide power integrated modules for utility-scale PV
US semiconductor supplier Onsemi has unveiled silicon carbide power-integrated modules for utility-scale PV systems. It says the new modules increase solar inverter power from 300 kW to 350 kW and weigh 245 grams.
Mibet launches 51 KW offshore PV demonstrator
Mibet, a Chinese PV mounting system supplier, says it has started operating a 51 kW offshore PV pilot project in Xiamen, southeastern China. The 563.286 sqm system, which includes 112 panels, accommodates framed and double-glass PV modules with 60 and 72 cells.
GoodWe releases new C&I string inverter series
GoodWe has unveiled a new commercial and industrial (C&I) string inverter series, featuring models with output power ratings of 100 kW, 110 kW, and 125 kW, offering up to 10 maximum power point trackers (MPPT) and 21A DC input per string.
Photovoltaic-thermal window achieves 3.6% electrical efficiency, provides hot water at 50 C
Scientists have developed a window that uses a semi-transparent amorphous silicon PV layer. The group tested the system in London at different inclination angles and found it can achieve a maximum electrical efficiency of 3.6% and a maximum thermal efficiency of 17.6%.
PV-powered system to desalinate water, produce H2 for desert agriculture
Scientists have proposed a standalone system that uses freeze desalination and ice for air conditioning. It requires 10,785 square meters of c-Si bifacial PV panels and can operate throughout the day. Energetic efficiency is calculated as 17.8% during the day and 56% at night.
DAS Solar introduces flexible mounting system
DAS Solar has unveiled a new, flexible PV mounting system. The company claims the system, now installed over a fishery in China, has already withstood a particularly strong typhoon, demonstrating its reliability.
Germany could deploy 10 million heat pumps by 2030
Scientists have used open-source models to simulate heat pump rollout scenarios for the year 2030. Additional investments of around 54 GW to 57 GW of solar PV capacity in a least-cost solution would allow the installation of 10 million heat pumps by the end of the decade.
Panasonic powers UK factory with solar-driven hydrogen fuel cell generators
Panasonic has launched a solar-powered hydrogen fuel cell project at its factory in Cardiff, Wales, with the microwave assembly now operating on renewable energy.
HUEG unveils new mounting system with patented clamp design
China-based HUEG has launched a new mounting system featuring a patented clamp design. The system, made from Zn-Al-Mg coated steel, supports concrete and pile foundations.
