Model to assess microclimates in vertical agrivoltaic systems
Swedish researchers have developed a model to analyze the microclimate parameters of a vertically mounted agrivoltaic system. They validated their model by comparing its estimations with measurements of solar irradiance, PV module temperature, and ground temperature.
A new era of made-in-USA solar
There are both challenges and benefits to boosting solar manufacturing in America. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a host of measures to support the production of US renewable energy technologies and could foster a new era for made-in-America solar. pv magazine USA Senior Editor Anne Fischer explores the current status and outlook of US solar manufacturing.
Redflow targets US market with lithium-ion battery alternative
Australian battery manufacturer Redflow is determined to capitalize on what is describes as an emerging demand for non-lithium-based energy storage technology, announcing it has teamed with United States-based renewables developer Empower Energies to deploy solar and flow battery solutions in North America.
Nearly one in ten K-12 schools have adopted solar energy
Solar installations for public and private schools in the U.S. have tripled since 2015. Your school could benefit from it, too.
Prescinto secures deal with energy storage major in USA
India-based Prescinto, which provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for clean energy asset management, has expanded beyond wind and solar into the rapidly accelerating energy storage market and added North America to its growing international portfolio.
Start-up plans solar manufacturing in disadvantaged communities
Great expectations from startup CHERP, manufacturing their new solar panels in 30 MW/year micro solar module assembly facilities located in underserved communicates, via public-private partnerships.
A case for residential solar sharing
Technische Universität München researchers have run a series of tests to investigate the growing share of rooftop PV in Germany. They found that the sale and purchase of electricity between households could reduce consumption peaks and prevent grid bottlenecks.
What kind of salary and benefits can I expect in the solar industry?
The RO Energy Solar Salary Guide sheds light on compensation in solar careers.
Emerging market distributed renewable energy platform raises $5 million
Odyssey Energy Solutions is an investment and asset management platform for distributed solar projects in Africa and Asia.
U.S. installed a record 2.6 GWh of grid-scale energy storage in Q2
Despite this growth, 1.1 GW of projects scheduled to come online in-quarter were delayed.
