A Japanese-Finnish research group has assessed the levelized cost of energy of solar power plants supplying electricity to data centers in cold climates and has found that PV electricity could be considerably cheaper than grid electricity, even if used with battery storage. Read More
Toledo Solar says it has ended all R&D efforts and will wind down operations immediately due to an inability to license necessary technology for its cadmium telluride panels. July 10, 2024 Ryan Kennedy Thin-film solar modules ” data-medium-file=”https://www.pv-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ImageForArticle_53171-600×373.jpg” data-large-file=”https://www.pv-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ImageForArticle_53171.jpg”> Thin-film solar modules Read More
Researchers in China have built for the first time an inverted perovskite solar cell relying on a high-entropy hybrid perovskite material. The result is a device with an improved open-circuit voltage and fill factor, due to reduced non-radiative recombinations and optimized interface. Read More
Truro Vineyards, a family-owned winery on Cape Cod, has partnered with Sunbug Solar, now part of ReVision Energy, to install over 160 Q.PEAK solar panels from Qcells on the rooftop of their new 4,000 square foot warehouse. The 55 kW system features Read More
Representational image. Credit: Canva In a significant move to bolster renewable energy access, the Louisiana Public Service Commission has introduced a new rule allowing large commercial and industrial customers to tap into up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable power. This decision Read More
A southern York County community is raising concerns over a potential solar panel farm that could spread across dozens of acres of farmland.Cross Roads Borough Council hosted a public hearing on Tuesday about the proposed project on Century Farms Road.”I’m very, very Read More
Solar power panels have long seemed an appealing option in California, a state with lots of sunny days that adores its electronic gadgetry and environment, yet is saddled with the highest residential electricity rates in the continental U.S. × This page requires Read More
Ground solar panels are no longer allowed in the city of Marshalltown without a permit.The city council passed an ordinance at its meeting last night that says ground solar arrays within commercial and residential city limits are banned.The panels can be used Read More
