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Sunlit unveils bidirectional inverter for PV carports, balcony solar

Sunlit has launched the EV3600 bidirectional inverter for PV carports and balcony solar applications, allowing users with dynamic electricity tariffs to charge storage units when prices are low. The German company says the inverter supports extensions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality.

Japan aims to deploy 20 GW of perovskite solar by 2040

The Japanese government says it expects perovskite solar modules to be produced in large quantities at JPY 20 ($0.13)/W by 2025, JPY 14/W by 2030, and JPY 10/W by 2040.

Screen-printed colored glass BIPV modules with sequins-like effect

Swiss retailer Lehner Versand generates 24.5% of its building energy needs thanks to a renovation project that added 109 kW capacity of solar PV to its facade. The PV array has a sequins-like effect, enabled by screen-printed glass modules and a novel curtain wall sub-structure.

Lab on wheels for on-site solar module testing

Spain-based energy specialist Enertis Applus has introduced a new mobile solar module testing lab to the wider Australian market, following extensive trials at solar farms in New South Wales and Queensland.

Reducing solar module temperature via electrospray cooling

Scientists in Turkey have sought to use electrospray cooling to reduce the operating temperature of photovoltaic for the first time. They said their experiments offer promising results for the potential application of this technique in real PV systems.

SolarEdge launches mobile app for residential, C&I solar installers

The company’s new mobile app is designed to combine all operations for solar installers, from installations and commissioning to management and servicing, in one streamlined platform.

Onyx Solar launches walkable PV tiles

The Spanish building integrated PV manufacturer has launched glass-glass modules suitable for rooftops and other urban spaces. The new products have a nominal capacity of 75 W.

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Solar cell based on silver bismuth sulfide exceeds 10% efficiency threshold for first time

This kind of solar cell technology had so far reached efficiencies of up to 9%. The new result was made possible by a post-deposition in situ passivation strategy to reduce surface defects in the device, according to its creators.

Maxeon Solar pivots business to focus exclusively on U.S. market

The solar panel manufacturer announced a five-year lease of a factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Chinese PV Industry Brief: PowerChina launches 300 MW offshore PV project

PowerChina has unveiled plans for a 300 MW offshore PV pilot project in the Bohai Sea, using advanced solar panels designed to endure extreme marine conditions.

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