UtmoLight unveils 450 W perovskite solar module with 16.1% efficiency
Chinese manufacturer UtmoLight has developed a 450 W perovskite solar module with a 16.1% efficiency rating. It claims that the panel is currently the largest perovskite PV module available.
Deye launches 2 kWh hybrid ESS for residential, off-grid PV
Chinese manufacturer Deye says its new energy storage system (ESS) features a microinverter, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery module, and a battery management system (BMS).
Open-source tool for CPV system modeling
Conceived by Spanish scientists, the cpvlib framework is configured as a modular tool that can accurately predict the energy production of various CPV configurations. It can reportedly analyze complex behaviors like air mass impact on CPV performance, angle of incidence limits, and light spillage.
Wavelength-selective PV tech for agrivoltaic applications
Scientists in Sweden have conducted a comprehensive review of all wavelength-selective PV technologies for agrivoltaic installations. They suggested creating standards for reporting on the performance of these technologies.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Huaneng launches 15 GW solar module tender
China Huaneng has kicked off a 15 GW solar panel procurement round, drawing participation from China’s largest PV module manufacturers.
World’s second-largest solar plant goes online in China
CHN Energy has connected the 3 GW Mengxi Lanhai solar facility to the grid after 14 months of construction. The project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, required a total investment of approximately CNY 12 billion ($1.6 billion).
2024 PV Trends: Global growth and challenges
Amid a backdrop of massive installations and evolving metrics, IEA-PVPS 2024 “Trends Report” encapsulates significant shifts in photovoltaic deployment across the globe, reflecting PV’s evolving role in energy systems and underscoring its capacity to meet global demands. The association explores the trends identified in the report, noting the milestones, regional dynamics, and the implications of increased PV penetration in energy grids worldwide.
Scientists use series active filter to improve power quality of grid-tied PV
Scientists in the Middle East have developed a series active filter to improve power quality in grid-tied PV systems, consisting of an inductor, two capacitors, and four transistor-diode pairs. The filter reduces total harmonic distortion in voltage and current waves at the inverter output.
India’s PV module exports continue to surge
India’s PV module exports surged 23-fold from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2024, positioning the nation to potentially replace Southeast Asian countries as a top solar exporter to the US market, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research.
Developers seek approval for 70 GW green energy hub in Australia
A consortium has submitted a 70 GW solar and wind project proposed for Western Australia’s Goldfields–Esperance region to the state government for environmental approval.
