Emiliano Bellini
Hot solar panels? Water and a wipe may help
Scientists in Russia have developed an active cooling technique that spreads water on both sides of the solar module and uses a cotton wick mesh to absorb and spread it.
Toshiba claims 15.1% power conversion efficiency for perovskite solar module
The result is claimed by the company to be the highest efficiency yet reported for any large, polymer film-based perovskite PV module.
JA Solar, JinkoSolar, Longi agree on 182mm module standardization
The three Chinese panel manufacturers found an agreement on module size and mounting hole spacing.
Flexible solar panels for vehicle-integrated applications
The frameless panel is based on 22% efficient solar cells and is designed for high, one-sided heat load.
JinkoSolar unveils details of its TopCon 620 W bifacial solar panel
The Tiger Neo panel has a power conversion efficiency of up to 22.1% and a temperature coefficient is -0.30% per Celsius degree.
Trina Solar improves efficiency of 210 mm PERC solar module
The panel achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.5%.
Partners turn to blockchain to expand solar module recycling
The technology is being developed in Japan and should be able to inspect solar modules to provide data on traceability and components used.
Solar on a parking structure adds a Scandinavian design flair
Soltech Energy has installed a 646 kW solar facade on a parking garage in Sweden that hosts 300 EV-charging posts.
JinkoSolar begins work on $500 million ingot and wafer facility in Vietnam
Vietnamese media claim the new factory is being built to diversify the company’s supply chain away from China and as an answer to new requirements from western countries and suppliers.
Lithium-metal battery with capacity retention of 88% over 1,000 cycles
German scientists have applied a new combination of cathodes and electrolytes to improve the stability of lithium-metal batteries. They fabricated a device with an energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram and a Coulombic efficiency of 99.94%.
