Month: May 2024

Enel Chile has announced a significant achievement with the battery storage system (BESS) of its El Manzano solar power plant, marking the first energy synchronization of the project. The plant, located in the commune of Tiltil, injected 100% clean hybrid energy into the National Electric System (SEN). Reportedly, El Manzano is the first park in hybrid format in the Metropolitan region, combining bifacial photovoltaic technology with the BESS system. With a capacity of 67 MW / 2h, the BESS enhances the plant’s efficiency and reliability. Operated by Enel Green Power…

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Representational image. Credit: Canva In recent years, India has emerged as a significant contributor to the global solar photovoltaic (PV) market, capitalizing on its abundant sunlight and growing commitment to renewable energy. Central to India’s solar export growth are the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes, specifically 85414200 and 85414300, which classify photovoltaic cells and modules for international trade. The export of solar modules has notably increased in 2024, with more panels being exported to the US market than to any other solar PV market. HSN code 85414200 denotes photovoltaic…

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Solar power has emerged as a powerful ally as the world grapples with changing fossil fuel prices and increasing regulations to curb pollution and global warming. Small- and large-scale solar power projects are attractive because they provide consistent, cheap energy. Utility-scale solar projects, with vast photovoltaic (PV) arrays to provide energy to customers on the power grid, use proven technology to provide renewable energy. These projects offer measurable reductions in carbon pollution, helping countries achieve the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions necessary to address global warming. Let’s take a closer…

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Abstract Solar power is a promising source of energy that is environmentally friendly, sustainable, and renewable. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are the most common and mature technology used to harness solar energy. Unfortunately, these panels are prone to dust accumulation, which can have a significant impact on their efficiency. To maintain their effectiveness, solar photovoltaics s must be cleaned regularly. Eight main techniques are used to clean solar panels: natural, manual, mechanical, robotic, drone, coating, electrical, and acoustic. This study aims to identify the best cleaning method using multiple criteria…

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Sikhumbuzo Moyo Bulawayo Bureau Mpilo Central Hospital and the United Bulawayo Hospitals have received 350-kilowatt solar power systems from Government in a development that marks a significant advancement in improving healthcare delivery in the country. By using renewable energy, the two hospitals are set to improve their operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability. For public hospitals operating under tight budgets, the project will also help free up resources spent on buying energy for other essential services and medical supplies. The new solar power systems will provide a…

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Life cycle carbon emissions of kg CO2/W in 2011 to 0.75 kg CO2/W in 2018. Carbon intensity of kg CO2/kWh to 50.91 kg CO2/kWh.. For every 1 % increase in PV power generation, the carbon emissions from China’s power generation sector could be reduced by about 2.05 %. Solar energy is an inexhaustible clean energy, which can be converted into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) modules. However, the production of these modules is a process of pollution, which will generate a large amount of carbon emissions. Therefore, investigating the carbon emission performance of PV systems…

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Italy installed 1.72 GW of new solar capacity in the first quarter, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to 32.0 GW by the end of March, according to Italia Solare, the nation’s solar energy association. May 28, 2024 Sergio Matalucci From pv magazine Italy Italy reached 32 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity at the end of March, spread across about 1.7 million installations, according to new statistics from Italia Solare. In the first quarter of this year, the country deployed 1.72 GW of new PV capacity, which compares to…

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