India sets new record with 17.4 GW of solar in first nine months of 2024
India installed about 17.4 GW of solar capacity from January to September 2024. This included about 13.2 GW from utility-scale PV installations, 3.2 GW rooftop projects and 1 GW distributed offgrid PV capacity.
Freyr to acquire Trina Solar U.S. manufacturing assets
The battery maker reports that acquiring the module manufacturing assets is the first step in its plan to build out a vertically integrated domestic manufacturing footprint that will next include a 5 GW solar cell facility.
Research shows tilt angles over 30 degrees delay solar module thermal failures
A Chinese-Italian research team has analyzed the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of the photovoltaic façades or roofs in fire conditions, finding that when the tilt angle exceeds 30 degrees, the time to failure increased significantly.
What happens when malware hits PV systems
A random malware variant affected about 800 remote monitoring devices at ground-mounted PV plants in Japan in May 2024. Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm Girasol Energy has told pv magazine what happened and how PV asset owners can protect themselves against such incidents.
New testing method for solar water pumps
An international research group has proposed a low-cost testing methodology for solar water pumping systems that can reportedly improve water access in developing countries. The novel approach enables ongoing borehole monitoring without additional fuel costs or interruptions to the water supply.
Study shows sheep grazing under solar panels produces higher-quality wool
A study on the benefits of co-locating solar energy and sheep grazing shows that sheep grazing in the shade of PV modules may produce higher-quality wool than those on traditional agricultural properties.
California EV maker unveils solar car with 64 km of daily, charge-free range
Aptera Motors, a California-based solar electric vehicle maker, has demonstrated its first production-intent design vehicle. It says it will offer up to 40 miles (64 km) of daily range from its onboard solar cells.
Australian PV equipment supplier says new bundled conduit improves residential rooftop solar install times by 20%
A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australian by Victoria-based balance-of-system supplier PV Connections has purportedly reduced installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%.
U.S. government releases bottom-up solar pricing tool
The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest solar cost model shows that residential solar prices are up, commercial solar is getting cheaper and utility-scale pricing remains flat. The addition of batteries increases costs by $1.75/W for residential projects and $0.75/W for larger installations.
Schneider Electric introduces portable solar power station
The OffGrid portable power station provides power for outdoor adventures as well as in hurricane-ravaged areas.
