Decades ago, householders in temperate or cold countries were told that, by placing simple aluminium foil reflectors behind the central heating radiators in their homes, rooms would be warmer. Why? Because much less thermal energy would be absorbed by areas of the Read More
Home solar panels could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in value and contribute to the reliability and security of the power system. This was discovered by the Western Australia Government’s pilot of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) technology, known as Project Symphony. Read More
A requirement in Victoria that new home solar power systems are able to be throttled or switched off remotely is meant to kick in soon; but there may be some re-jiggering. First, why is an emergency backstop mechanism needed? Home solar power Read More
Bangladesh’s state-owned Infrastructure Development Co. Ltd. (IDCOL) is providing loans to several jute producers and textile makers to deploy 40 MW of rooftop PV systems. June 5, 2024 Syful Islam Three Bangladeshi jute and textile producers will set up nearly 40 MW Read More
The two companies will combine Solarwatt’s solar panel technology, battery storage solutions and Manager flex energy management system with Stiebel Eltron’s heat pump systems in a process known as ‘sector coupling’, involving the intelligent linking of solar PV, mobility and heat. “The Read More
In its second monthly column for pv magazine, the IEC highlights the research on flexible crystalline silicon solar cells led by researcher Zhengxin Liu, the Vice Chair of IEC Technical Committee 82, which prepares standards for solar PV energy systems. June 5, Read More
Net metering vs gross metering: Is sun about to set on solar power savings’ dreams? As the debate unfolds, it’s crucial to find a solution that balances financial concerns with the country’s commitment to a clean energy future By Afreen Mirza Updated Read More
Wattando has developed a new rooftop PV solution that can be easily connected to a household’s power network via an AC connection. The system uses existing infrastructure and reportedly reduces installation work and time. June 5, 2024 Sandra Enkhardt Image: Wattando From Read More
New research from India shows the advantages of deploying fixed tilt PV systems with low angles in regions with high summer load demand like India. The scientists said that, although PV systems with low tilt angles may not achieve maximum power yield Read More