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.
Agrivoltaics for peppers
Scientists have built in India a 1.8 kW agrivoltaic setup to grow peppers under the PV modules. The proposed project design is described as an agrivoltaic insect net house that could be use for all crops that require rigorous pest management.
Swiss startup offers wavelength-selective PV system for agrivoltaics
Voltiris has launched its latest greenhouse pilot project, installing its novel wavelength-selective PV system at a vegetable growing farm in Canton Baselland.
Fraunhofer ISE, AMOLF unveil TOPCon solar cell based on metal nanowire grid front electrodes
The two research institutes used silver nanowire grids as an alternative to indium tin oxide for the cell’s transparent electrodes. They claim this is the first time that a metallic nanostructure offers photonic gain in a solar cell.
Waaree Energies secures orders for 524 MW of solar modules
Waaree Energies has signed domestic orders to supply 524 MW of n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) bifacial solar modules.
U.S. startup offers meter socket adapter that simplifies solar, battery, EV charging connection
ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to support its meter socket adapter (MSA) business, which integrates solar, storage, EV charging and more while avoiding main electrical panel upgrades.
Wavelabs claims 0.9% uncertainty level for solar module simulator
Germany-based Wavelabs announced that its LED solar simulator Sinus-3000 Advanced has demonstrated a level of uncertainty of 0.9% for silicon solar module power measurement.
Sinovoltaics updates financial stability ranking for PV inverter manufacturers
Sinovoltaics’ latest financial stability ranking of inverter manufacturers lists Hoymiles Power Electronics, APSystems (Yuneng Technology), and Eaton in the top three positions.
Desalination system based on PVT-driven membrane distillation
Scientists have designed a PVT-driven direct contact membrane distillation system for off-grid applications. The system is intended for desalination purposes in remote areas.
Researchers warn of risk from weather-related extreme low-production events for global PV fleet
New research from China shows that regions with dense PV installations, such as Southern China, Central and Northern Europe, Central and Eastern America, and Japan, are the most exposed to weather-related extreme low-production events. The researchers proposed a mitigation strategy to reduce the impact of these events on PV power generation.
