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European PPA prices fall 0.6% to August, solar remains cornerstone of renewable offtake deals

European PPA prices fall 0.6% to August, solar remains cornerstone of renewable offtake deals

Latest Features , Guest Blog , Long Reads A 2.9% fall in Polish PPA prices led a decline in offtake agreement prices seen across Europe. Image: Emeren Group. European power purchase agreement (PPA) prices fell 0.6% between July and August this year, according to Swiss consultancy Pexpark. In the first of the company’s ‘Pexapark Brief’ […]

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Origin Energy offering Australia’s first Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) subscription

Origin Energy offering Australia’s first Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) subscription

Origin Energy has teamed up with BYD and StarCharge to launch Australia’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV subscription trial, bundling a bi-directional charger with free home charging access. This innovative setup lets drivers charge their electric vehicle from the grid or solar panels, then feed power back to the grid for rewards, potentially slashing running costs

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New biodegradable film made from onion skins can boost solar panel lifespan

New biodegradable film made from onion skins can boost solar panel lifespan

Solar cells face gradual deterioration when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, which can damage sensitive layers such as electrolytes in dye-sensitized cells. To mitigate this, manufacturers typically use polymer coatings such as PVF or PET, which shield against UV rays but are derived from fossil fuels and do not biodegrade easily….Read Entire Article… https://www.techspot.com/news/109560-new-bio-based-film-made-onion-skins-helps.html

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Can Solar Panels Replace A Home Generator? Here’s What You Need To Know

Can Solar Panels Replace A Home Generator? Here’s What You Need To Know

Jeremy Poland/Getty Images Homes traditionally run on power grids, but it isn’t 100% reliable. Technical problems can happen at any time, high consumer demand leads to blackouts, and there’s the occasional weather disturbance like hurricanes and snowstorms. If you live in an area where outages happen more often than you’d like, then it’s a must

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Madhya Pradesh secures India’s lowest price for solar power with battery storage

Madhya Pradesh secures India’s lowest price for solar power with battery storage

Each project unit delivers 220 MW during sunny hours, using solar panels, and draws power from batteries in the evenings and mornings Madhya Pradesh has secured India’s lowest-ever price for buying solar power backed by battery storage in a clean energy auction, a top state official said, in a deal that could reshape how states

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Solar panels on cars could soon power daily commutes

Solar panels on cars could soon power daily commutes

Aptera Motors, based in Carlsbad, California, has driven much of this momentum by developing a three-wheeled electric vehicle equipped with solar panels that conform to its aerodynamic body. The company tackled this technical challenge in-house after finding commercial solutions inadequate.Read Entire Article… https://www.techspot.com/news/109540-solar-panels-cars-could-soon-power-daily-commutes.html

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A partial solar eclipse will occur this weekend: Here’s what to know

A partial solar eclipse will occur this weekend: Here’s what to know

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This Solar-Powered Eufy Security Camera Is Nearly $90 Off Right Now

This Solar-Powered Eufy Security Camera Is Nearly $90 Off Right Now

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Repsol starts commercial operations at 629MW solar PV plant in Texas

Repsol starts commercial operations at 629MW solar PV plant in Texas

Latest Features , Guest Blog , Long Reads The plant marks the company’s fourth solar project in the US since 2022, adding to its growing operational portfolio. Image: Repsol. Spanish oil major Repsol has started commercial operations at its 629MW Outpost solar facility located in Webb County, Texas near Laredo.  The plant marks the company’s

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Strategies for managing ageing solar assets

Strategies for managing ageing solar assets

At the same time, technology and innovation have evolved rapidly alongside solar, and new solutions have emerged since the initial boom. This presents opportunities to upgrade maturing systems and replace older technologies to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, extend asset lifespan and optimise renewable energy generation, considering also the rapid evolution of the energy market. With

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