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
Helioplant has developed a 7.2 kW vertical PV installation for high-altitude locations. The system purportedly remains free of snow, even after intense winter precipitation. February 1, 2024 Ralph Diermann From pv magazine Germany The Sölden ski lift company has deployed several vertical Read More
The proposed algorithm is intended for harvesting the maximal power in PV systems operating in varying weather scenarios. According to its creators, the new approach can be applied on a low-cost microcontroller. February 1, 2024 Emiliano Bellini A Polish-Pakistani research team has Read More
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY 01 Feb 2024 CW Team Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana (PSY) that aims to install rooftop solar power systems at 10 million households across the country. The PM posted on social media Read More
Capwatt has recently inked a contract with Sonae Arauco to provide renewable electricity through the installation of a photovoltaic plant at its industrial facility in Valladolid. The project entails the installation of over 13,000 photovoltaic panels, aimed at averting the emission of Read More