Climate change-induced extreme weather events like hail, flooding, and high winds are accelerating solar module damage above certain thresholds, causing greater long-term losses in system performance, according to researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Researchers compared photovoltaic (PV) system performance Read More
UK-based solar cell manufacturing company Oxford PV, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), has reported a 25% conversion efficiency for its perovskite solar modules. The company said that its silicon perovskite tandem solar modules delivered an output Read More
San Francisco residents face some of the highest electricity bills in the US — in fact, energy costs for San Franciscans were 86.2% higher than the national average in September 2023, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. To tamp down Read More
3,499 at Anker Anker Solix F3800 Best extra-large portable power station $749 at Vtoman Vtoman FlashSpeed 1500 Fastest charging portable power station Show more (4 items) Which is the best portable power station? While the options are numerous, the Jackery 2000 Plus Read More
New research from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) has shown that combining rooftop PV systems with battery storage and heat pumps can improve heat pump efficiency while reducing reliance on grid electricity. February 1, 2024 Emiliano Bellini From Read More
Effective Feb. 1, the UK government has exempted retrofitted battery energy storage systems (BESS) from the 20% value added tax (VAT). February 1, 2024 Matthew Lynas Residential BESS are now exempt from VAT in the United Kingdom when installed either new or Read More
A solar battery allows you to store electricity for use when the sun goes down. Here’s our guide to the costs, and benefits, of solar batter Solar batteries store the electricity your solar panels produce, allowing you to use it to power Read More
Share this article The industry average for solar panel efficiency is around 20%. Credit: StudioFI via Shutterstock. Oxford PV, a research branch of Oxford University in the UK, has set a new world record for the most efficient solar panel, the company Read More
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 1.04 MW solar system for the Chengmari Tea Estate in India. The installation features 1,900 bifacial PV modules. February 1, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Tata Power Renewable Energy From pv magazine India Tata Power Renewable Read More
US renewables company Altus Power has expanded its Northeast customer base with the acquisition of 84MW of commercial-scale solar energy systems from Vitol for around $118m (€109m). Altus Power, which owns a portfolio across 25 states, said the deal adds thousands of new long-term community Read More