Solar, Exclusive Articles — 23 August, 2024
With solar cell prices plummeting due to overcapacity, the push for cost reduction has intensified. Tandem solar cells using perovskite layers promise efficiency gains from 26% to 34%, but measuring these cells accurately requires overcoming hysteresis effects. XENON simulators struggle with this du...
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Solar, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 23 August, 2024
In recent years, energy storage has emerged as the critical enabler of grid stability and efficiency, driving the transition to cleaner and more resilient energy systems. With the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, the need for reliable and scalable energy storage solutions has neve...
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Solar, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
The Al Shamal Cement Plant PV power project in Sudan, designed by Mustakbal Clean Tech, is a landmark in renewable energy. With a capacity of 54.1 MW of photovoltaic power, it's the world's largest PV-diesel hybrid power plant, demonstrating the transformative potential of renewable energy. Integrat...
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Solar, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
Over the past few years Europe has made noticeable progress in strengthening local PV production, thereby increasing resilience, sustainability, and independence along the entire value chain. Still, there are many obstacles to overcome, and without any doubt, the most severe threat is the Chinese PV...
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Solar, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
The cost of solar and renewable energy has plummeted over the past decade, with the trend looking set to continue. In many countries, the solar industry is already subsidy-free and out-competing traditional fossil fuel sources such as gas and coal. However, success is never without its challenges. G...
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Solar, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
Smart cities are transforming urban landscapes with technology and sustainable practices, fostering economic growth and social inclusivity. As urban areas become more complex, technology plays a crucial role in optimizing these operations. The integration of battery storage technologies into urban e...
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Solar, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
With over 5 GW of products shipped and having generated around 5 TWh of clean electricity in more than 130 countries to date, APsystems has continued to lead MLPE innovation for over a decade and this mission requires managing quality on a grand scale. This article looks at the vision of quality sha...
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Solar, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 31 May, 2024
If planners and installers do not install PV systems correctly and cause damage as a result, they can be personally liable. Many of them are not really even aware of their responsibility. European Construction Products Regulation 305-2011 sets the guidelines for most construction products, but there...
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