Multi-generation photovoltaic leaf to produce electricity, thermal energy, water
A UK research team has developed a photovoltaic leaf concept that can produce electricity, water and thermal energy in a single device. The system, inspired by a leaf, is based on a biomimetic transpiration (BT) layer that cools down the embedded PV unit and utilizes excess heat from the cell to produce water and heat energy.
KiloVault introduces solar-ready DIY off-grid battery
The battery is available in sizes between 4.3 kWh to 27.6 kWh, comes pre-wired with a single-phase AC inverter and can directly receive electrical loads.
Commerce finds solar antidumping violations: An industry reacts
pv magazine USA shares solar industry reactions to the finding that five major solar panel providers are in violation of U.S. antidumping laws.
PV wafer formats continue to evolve
Differences in wafer and module specifications, which have bedeviled solar developers in recent years, could now be narrowing.
Five major solar panel suppliers found in violation of antidumping laws
Units of BYD, Longi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar and New East Solar were found in violation of trade laws and now face heavy tariffs. Three major suppliers were found to not be in violation.
Texas attorney general: Counties cannot block solar development
A county government in Northeast Texas has been attempting to block solar development, but the Texas attorney general said it does not have the power to enforce a ban.
Siemens to open U.S. utility-scale solar inverter factory
An 800 MW annual production capacity facility will manufacture string inverters.
Enphase releases solar products optimized for NEM 3.0
The solar microinverter and battery energy storage provider released updates to its product suite to maximize returns under the new net metering rates regime in California.
Promoting electrification without penalizing efficiency
Economist and rate design expert Ahmad Faruqui offers an alternative to California’s proposed income-based fixed monthly utility bill charge.
Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings
Michelle Wu signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in new construction and renovated buildings.
