Solar simulator for perovskite-silicon tandem PV cells, modules
A new measurment and solar simulator instrument designed for perovskite-silicon tandem cells and encapsulated mini-modules is the latest product from a collaboration between Canadian solar simulator supplier G2V Optics and U.S.-based measurement instrumentation company Sinton Instruments.
Charged by the IRA, U.S. expected to outpace Europe in lithium-ion battery cells
Global manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells is expected to triple between 2022 and 2025, according to a report from Clean Energy Associates.
Polysilicon prices further decouple, adverse factors thwart contract negotiations
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
GameChange validates 40-year maintenance-free design of Genius Tracker drive system
At an outdoor site in Massachusetts, GameChange Solar trackers worked overtime in a test to determine how the drive system can be expected to function for 40 years.
Weather records tumble across U.S. as Atlantic pressure keeps eastern skies clear
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that persistent high pressure in the upper atmosphere led to irradiance as high as 30% above normal, and new records for solar generation and temperature in North America in mid-February.
Large area organic PV module achieves world record efficiency of 14.5%
The module has a size of 143 mm x 143 mm and an active area of 204.11 cm². The result was certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE).
Sunrise brief: How to boost U.S. solar rooftop installations
Also on the rise: Bloom Energy teams up with Shell to look at large-scale hydrogen projects. A look at the great transformer shortage affecting U.S. utilities. And more.
Policy recommendations to support U.S. rooftop solar installation
Rooftop solar has the technical potential to serve 45% of electricity demand, based on 2022 demand levels, said a report from Environment America. As of that year, it served about 1.5% of electricity consumed.
Massachusetts initiative assists affordable housing adoption of solar
The Massachusetts STAR program announced its fourth phase of program participants.
Texas manufacturer signs onto three-party power purchase agreement
A 2.6 MW solar project in Seguin, Texas will supply about 13% of electricity needs of Vitesco Technologies, an automotive supplier.
