Addressing the intricacies of BIPV fire safety
The adoption of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has been hindered by the complexity of fire safety standards, creating challenges for manufacturers and suppliers. However, efforts such as the IEA PVPS Task 15 report and collaborative research have shed light on the importance of comprehensive guidelines, reliable testing laboratories, and international cooperation.
All ETIP PV’s activities at a glance
In its latest monthly column for pv magazine, the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV) presents its structures and recent activities. The next outreach activities of the ETIP PV are planned for the EU-PVSEC conference from the 18th to the 22nd of September in Lisbon, covering hot topics like digital PV or updates on levelized cost of PV electricity.
Unify data to reduce complexity
The volume and complexity of data generated by renewables sites is growing, as are the regulatory requirements regarding its collection and delivery. Here’s how modern asset management systems can deliver better functionality and management to project operators and owners.
China polysilicon prices hold steady amid rebound talk
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.
Exceptional June sunshine in England and France as summertime high pressure moves northward
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, presents the solar irradiance data it collected for Europe in June. The data show that unusual high pressure over the North Sea caused June’s total irradiation across England and France to be as much as 20% above normal,
Utilities, can you DG it?
Small-scale PV systems drove the installation of more than 200 GW of solar capacity last year and could support more than 300 GW this year. That means a reset for utilities.
Conquering change: Artificial Intelligence and how to be future ready
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents a big opportunity for the energy industry. AI and the language of the input query provide us with a powerful tool against incorrect information.
Technology brings universal access to clean energy within sight
The opportunities available from the aggregation and interpretation of mass data are huge and could help attract investors and ensure more efficient electricity networks as the world races to try and achieve the UN goal of access to reliable energy for all this decade.
High pressure ‘block’ brings sunshine and heat to Mexico, US Midwest, South and Canada
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, presents the solar irradiance data it collected for June, which showed that Mexico, the US Southwest and Midwest, and Canada received significantly above average solar irradiance. The enhanced solar generation was particularly welcome in Mexico and the Southwest, where it helped meet higher electricity demand caused by record-breaking heatwaves.
China polysilicon price fall decelerates as it reaches ground-floor
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.
