2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (443+ words) Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut and a degree in Management with a…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (255+ words) By adopting an inverted metamorphic architecture, the IMM Apex cell completely removes germanium from its while delivering a beginning-of-life solar conversion efficiency of 31.5%, said Rocket Lab. Beyond mitigating critical material risks, the design delivers a 40% reduction in cell mass compared…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (193+ words) Two case studies — a 368 kWp coloured façade in Amsterdam and Vienna’s Floridsdorf metro station — illustrate the aesthetic-performance trade-off in practice, including the finding that structural (interference-based) colouration losses run 5–20%, versus 20–50% for absorbing pigments. For FPV, the report highlights how strongly…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (278+ words) The scientists assessed the energy performance of five greenhouse geometries: even-span, uneven-span, vinery, modified-arch, and their proposed design, which assigns a larger share of the STPV surface to south-facing roof sections and vertical walls. They modeled all five configurations using…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (80+ words) For residential applications, Deye showcased a range of hybrid inverter and battery pairings tailored to the diverse needs of homeowners across Latin America. SG06 Series Low-Voltage Hybrid Inverter + NEPT F Series Battery 12 kW Split-Phase Hybrid Inverter + NEPT S Series Battery (SE…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (582+ words) U.S. startup Meteoric Technologies is developing a cloud-engineering system that uses fleets of autonomous drones to penetrate clouds and modify their optical properties without chemicals. The company initially plans to partially clear low- and mid-level clouds over utility-scale PV plants, with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (264+ words) Rapid growth in data centers, industrial production, and economy-wide electrification is straining power systems worldwide. At the same time, manufacturers of steel, cement, chemicals, and other materials remain largely dependent on fossil fuels to provide the high-temperature process heat they…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (811+ words) Solar development is accelerating in some parts of Canada, while others are taking a more cautious approach as provinces and territories chart their own energy policies. Phil McKay, Senior Director of Member Programs at the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA),…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (380+ words) pv magazine USA Policy targets, grid stress drive state storage deployment, SEIA reports State-level policy frameworks and tightening grid capacity continue to dictate the speed of U.S. energy storage expansion. Following a record-setting first quarter that saw 9.7 GWh of storage additions…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (292+ words) The unit provides 15,000 Btu/h of cooling capacity and 10,236 Btu/h of heating capacity. According to the manufacturer, it is intended for larger coaches and multi-room trailers and can operate in both ducted and ductless configurations. According to product specifications,…...