Category: Solar panel design and engineering
World’s 1st dual-tower solar plant to make 1.8 billion kWh yearly – Interesting Engineering
The 200-meter dual towers have 30,000 mirrors to cover an 800,000-square-meter light-collecting area. Updated: Jul 17, 2024 08:02 AM EST 12 minutes ago China has commissioned the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal plant (pictured above) near Guazhou County in Gansu Province. China Three Gorges Corporation China has reportedly developed the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal plant near Guazhou County in Gansu Province to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The plant will use solar heat instead of coal to convert water to high-pressure steam, which is used to rotate…
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ENR 2024 Top 500 Sourcebook: Euro Solar Component Maker Lands in US – Engineering News-Record
Norway-based solar energy component manufacturer NorSun says it plans to spend $620 million to build its first U.S.-based factory—a 5-GW facility in Tulsa, Okla., that will produce silicon ingots and wafers for solar cells and panels, the firm announced. NorSun said it chose a 60-acre site at Tulsa International Airport, with construction set to begin in late 2024. Contractor selection status was not disclosed. The project is in cooperation with the Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce and the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, said a late June state announcement that cited “an…
Read MoreSolar panel graveyards hold key to powerful, efficient EV batteries – Interesting Engineering
Silicon anodes give lithium-ion batteries better energy density and can improve battery performance, even over 200 charge-discharge cycles. Updated: Jul 16, 2024 04:01 AM EST 11 minutes ago Chinese researchers have demonstrated a greener lithium-ion battery using silicon from solar panels. Just_Super/iStock Researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) have successfully recycled silicon from solar panels and repurposed it to make superior-performance lithium-ion batteries. This approach is not only sustainable but also low-cost and paves the way for repurposing solar panel components at the end of…
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Silicon days over? New organic solar panel offers increased efficiency – Interesting Engineering
Organic semiconductors offer a viable alternative to silicon-based photovoltaic panels at a lower cost and with greater flexibility. Updated: Jul 13, 2024 01:44 PM EST 33 minutes ago A new class of materials called non-fullerene acceptors increased organic solar cell’s efficiency. (Representative image) iStock Researchers at the University of Kansas have made a breakthrough in understanding organic semiconductors, hinting at more efficient and versatile solar cells. For years, silicon has dominated the solar energy landscape. Its efficiency and durability have made it the go-to material for photovoltaic panels. However, silicon-based…
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Self-sufficient cell produces hydrogen from nothing more than light and water – Professional Engineering
The self-sufficient solar hydrogen cell (Credit: Fraunhofer IKTS) A compact ‘power plant’ cell can produce green hydrogen using just sunlight and water, with no additional electricity required. Developed by a team at the Fraunhofer Society in Germany, the self-sufficient module – which also produces oxygen – could be well-suited for off-grid hydrogen production, one of its creators told Professional Engineering. Conventional electrolysers are often large, highly complex systems, resulting in high costs and maintenance requirements. The new modular system, developed in the Neo-PEC project at three Fraunhofer institutes, could provide…
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China plans twice as much wind, solar power as rest of the world – Interesting Engineering
China’s renewable energy expansion aims for 1,200GW of installed capacity by the end of 2024. Updated: Jul 11, 2024 02:05 AM EST 7 minutes ago Representative image of solar panels in a field. iStock China continues to lead the world in renewable energy growth, as per a new report from the Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a San Francisco–based non-governmental organization. According to the findings published on Thursday, China has 180 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar power and 15GW of wind power currently under construction. This reportedly brings the nation’s total…
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Gautam Solar files design patent for PV panel packaging – pv magazine International
Gautam Solar team has developed a packaging pallet for solar panels that prevents panel breakage and the formation of microcracks during transportation. July 9, 2024 Uma Gupta Image: Gautam Solar From pv magazine India Gautam Solar has filed a patent design registration for its packaging pallet aimed at safely storing and transporting solar panels. The company said the pallet can be used to transport its 144-cell mono passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) and tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panels. The pallet includes a sturdy wooden base separator to…
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Photos: Cosmic ONE’s tiny solar-powered homes offer water recycling – Interesting Engineering
Photo Story Cosmic ONE provides versatile size options from Studio to Two-Bedroom Units, enabling customers to customize interior and exterior finishes such as charred wood siding and aluminum fascia. Published: Jul 09, 2024 06:58 AM EST an hour ago One of the Cosmic One home versions. Cosmic Buildings Cosmic, a US-based company renowned for innovative housing solutions, has launched Cosmic ONE, a pioneering accessory dwelling unit (ADU) equipped with integrated solar power generation, water recycling systems, and customizable design features. This micro home represents a significant leap in sustainable living…
Read MoreGautam Solar files design patent for PV panel packaging – pv magazine India
Gautam Solar team has developed a packaging pallet for solar panels that prevents panel breakage and formation of micro-cracks during transportation. July 9, 2024 Uma Gupta Gautam Mohanka, Managing Director, Gautam Solar ” data-medium-file=”https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/Gautam-Mohanka-Gautam-Solar-new-600×376.jpeg” data-large-file=”https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/02/Gautam-Mohanka-Gautam-Solar-new.jpeg”> Gautam Mohanka, Managing Director, Gautam Solar Image: Gautam Solar Gautam Solar announced this week the filing of a patent design registration for its packaging pallet designed for safe storage and transportation of solar panels. The company said the new pallet design is an ideal fit for transporting Gautam Solar’s 144 cell mono PERC and TOPCon…
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