As electric vehicles rapidly grow in popularity worldwide, there will soon be a wave of used batteries whose performance is no longer sufficient for vehicles that need reliable acceleration and range. But a new study shows that these batteries could still have a useful and profitable second life as backup storage for grid-scale solar photovoltaic…
O&G major’s North America arm signs 10-year PPA with investor for majority of power from Virginia portfolio Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
Silfab Solar received Top Performer status in all four of PVEL’s historical testing regimes. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
By Kelsey Misbrener Solar Data Systems, an official provider of Solar-Log hardware-agnostic energy monitoring and management, has teamed up with iPLON India. As part of this cooperation, Solar Data Systems can offer iPLON’s solar PV monitoring systems, controllers and Total Life Cycle Management solutions in the U.S. for the large-scale/utility segments. “The cooperation with iPLON…
Operators laud move to make green energy core axis of €750 billion post-COVID roadmap. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
By Billy Ludt Kearsarge Energy has hired GZA, a multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water and construction management services, to support the brownfield development of a new 3-MW solar energy farm in Montague, Massachusetts. The system will include over 7,000 PV panels across 10.3 acres, coupled with energy storage capacity, capping a long-abandoned landfill…
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Suntech noted that it received ‘Top Performer’ status in both PVEL’s thermal cycling (TC) test and PID test. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
Up to 48.45GW of new solar could be accommodated in 2020, analysis shows, short of 40-45GW install forecast. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
By Billy Ludt Solar systems are supposed to have a symbiotic relationship with nature, producing zero-emission energy harnessed from the sun itself. But sometimes animals can get too comfortable underneath panels, inside equipment or near photovoltaic arrays and cause problems that could result in expensive repairs. Small animals like mice or squirrels could chew through…
By Billy Ludt Point Load Power announced the launch of its flagship technology, PV Booster Gen 2, a rooftop tracking system designed to maximize solar production from monofacial and bifacial solar panels, producing up to 70% more energy per panel compared to fixed-tilt rooftop mounting solutions. This advancement in solar performance means that building owners,…
Tweaks to application process designed to stimulate market activity. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
By Halle Kirsh Thursday, June 18, 2020 2 pm ET / 11 am PT Traditional methods of optimization are a thing of the past. Modern technology now affords PV professionals with a better solution that produces more energy and greater lifetime reliability. Join us on this webinar to learn more about a recent university study…
Developers are looking to build off balance sheet and refinance as PPA offtakers are spooked by price slump. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
Country’s most populous state fires starting gun for 17.7GW, three-zone green energy push. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech