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Innovation driving change in solar tracker market

Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act. September 18, 2024 From pv …

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A-Frames, weather stations, batteries, and more – highlights from RE+ 2024, Day 1

RE+ 2024 in Anaheim kicked off with 45,000 registered attendees exploring more than 1,350 booths, showcasing an expanding solar industry, with batteries now stepping into the spotlight. September 16, 2024 RE+ 2024 drew over 45,000 solar professionals to Anaheim, Calif. With more than 1,350 exhibitors showcasing their innovations, the event saw significant growth compared to …

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New refrigerant may improve coefficient of performance of air-source heat pumps by up to 21%

Developed by a Chinese research group, the novel refrigerant is made of a mixture of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a non-flammable hydrofluoroolefin. It has slightly higher costs compared to conventional compounds, but its creators claims these costs could be significantly reduced with large-scale industrial production. September 16, 2024 From pv magazine Global A group of …

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Surging electricity demand puts pressure on utility planning

ICF report says retiring legacy fossil fuel plants will be more challenging. September 16, 2024 For the first two decades of the 21st century, electricity demand in the U.S. has been relatively flat. This has coincided with the dramatic rise in renewable fuel sources, especially solar and wind. However, a new report from Virginia-based consultancy …

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Metals refiner Nth Cycle cuts ribbon on Ohio facility

The plant supplies critical metals for energy transition applications without using fossil fuels. September 11, 2024 Boston-based startup Nth Cycle has cut the ribbon on its first commercial metals refining plant in Fairfield, Ohio. The 20,000 square foot facility houses the company’s proprietary Oyster electro-extraction system that refines nickel and cobalt from scrap materials. The …

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U.S. solar tracker and module manufacturers partner on solar solution

Create Energy and OMCO Solar pair U.S.-made modules and trackers for utility and C&I solar markets. September 10, 2024 OMCO Solar announced a strategic partnership with newly launched Create Energy through which the companies will sell OMCO’s trackers with the ReCreate Discovery Series of solar modules. The two companies say the advantage brought by this …

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ES Solar and sonnen find success in Wattsmart VPP program in Utah

ES Solar says its objective is to retrofit 40% of all residential solar arrays in Utah with sonnen VPP batteries. September 5, 2024 Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart Battery Program, a utility model for selling grid-interactive solar and utility controlled residential batteries, is an alternative to solar “grid defection” or going off-grid and eliminates reliance on …

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Potential U.S. voters want more emphasis on renewable energy

A survey sponsored by California-based software firm Aurora Solar found that most voting age respondents in the U.S. care about renewable energy and infrastructure and want presidential candidates to address these and related issues. Market-research firm Dynata conducted the survey in August and compiled input from 1,000 people aged 18 and older who were asked …

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Scientists estimate material demand for all silicon PV module technologies by 2050

Dutch researchers used dynamic modelling to uncover the demand for silicon-based PV materials used in a wide range silicon PV technologies, including perovskite-silicon tandem and back-contact modules. The model included calculating the impact of advances in module efficiency and material intensity, as well as circular closed loop recycling. September 4, 2024 From pv magazine Global …

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Trinasolar US displays 2000 V module, trackers, energy storage and more

At RE+ 2024, Trinasolar US is showcasing its new hail-and-wind-resistant Vertex N modules, a total solar solution, a tracker and an energy storage system–plus the prototype 2000 V module. September 4, 2024 Trinasolar is showing its next-gen n-type TOPCon Vertex N modules, including new hail-and-wind-resistant modules, and a 2000V prototype in booth D30039 at RE+ …

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