• February 24. 2022

There are two main types of solar power systems: on-grid and off-grid or standalone. Both stand-alone and grid-connected systems use photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity. Although both systems generate electricity in the same way, they store it differently. Standalone systems will use batteries or energy storage systems to store energy. The battery may require a charge controll...

• February 21. 2022

St. Paul, Minnesota-based EPC and solar investor Novel Energy Solutions will use Mechatron Solar's dual-axis trackers to develop 20 megawatts of solar in the Midwest. Novel Energy Solutions develops industrial, commercial and utility-scale solar energy using Mechatron's patented high-yield dual-axis solar trackers. Novel Energy Solutions' strength in the Midwest market complements Mechatron's expa...

• February 14. 2022

The global solar photovoltaic installations market (PV) was valued at USD 140 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach USD 550 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of approximately 18.5% Global Solar Photovoltaic Installation Market (PV) by Technology, Grid Type, End-use, and Region. Based on technology, the global solar photovoltaic devices market (PV) is segmented into thin film, crystalline silic...

• February 10. 2022

Solar-powered wearable technology is through the integration of USB connections or other devices, which allows connecting from clothing to devices such as sources, phones and earbuds, which can be charged on the go. Just a few years ago, a group of Japanese researchers at the Riken Institute and Torah Industries described the development of a thin organic solar cell that would heat-imprint clothin...

• January 25. 2022

Canadian Premium Sand has revealed that it plans to build a solar glass factory in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The company said Selkirk was identified as the preferred location after an extensive evaluation of possible locations in Canada and the United States. The small city reportedly provides Canadian Premium Sand's high-grade silica sand quarry near Seymourville, with ample supply of natural ga...

• January 20. 2022

Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia have defined a series of fire safety measures that solar installers should follow when deploying residential rooftop PV systems. "Incorrect installation practices have been identified as a common factor contributing to fire hazards in photovoltaics," said the study's corresponding author. "This human error can be due to unintentional behavior or deliberat...

• January 13. 2022

The solar park is part of a 1 GW subsidy-free PV project portfolio expected to be completed in 2023. Project developer Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) plans to build a 500 MW photovoltaic facility on a former ranch in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija Province, Central Luzon Region, and has begun construction of the first 50 MW unit. In a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the c...

• January 10. 2022

To achieve the outcomes of the Paris Agreement, India has committed to obtain 40% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. As the country’s installed renewable energy capacity surpassed the 40% mark in November 2021 itself. Solar is leading India's energy transition, contributing up to 100 GW. As of November 30, 2021, India ranked sixth globally in terms of installed solar capacit...

• December 29. 2021

A Chinese photovoltaic mounting system supplier has developed a structure for floating photovoltaic installations that is said to withstand extremely low temperatures, and can withstand a wind load of 42 meters per second and a snow load of 1 kilonewton per square meter. The facility uses the MRac G4N installation structure for construction, and its basic version can carry solar panels placed in t...

• December 14. 2021

Solar racking systems or solar panel brackets are used to support solar panels on any surface, usually installed on the roof or directly on the ground. Roof support systems are generally more economical because they can use the structural support of the existing roof. However, ground-mounted systems are easier to maintain, and working on the roof can be less safe than working on the ground. Types ...