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Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-May solar curtailment rate hits 3.3%

Chinese PV Industry Brief: January-May solar curtailment rate hits 3.3%

Chinas National Energy Administration (NEA) says that nationwide solar curtailment reached 3.3% in the January-May period, and 2.5% in May alone. July 2, 2024 Vincent Shaw Image: pv magazine The NEA said that new renewable curtailment data for May 2024 shows a 97.5% average PV utilization rate and 96.7% from January to May. The average […]

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French startup unveils ‘low-carbon’ anodized aluminum solar carport

French startup unveils ‘low-carbon’ anodized aluminum solar carport

KparK Énergies says its low-carbon Carport Solaire Aluminium system and comes equipped with solar panels, microinverters, virtual batteries, and charging stations for electric vehicles. July 2, 2024 Francois Puthod Image: KparK Énergies From pv magazine France French startup KparK Énergies has developed a solar carport with an anodized aluminum structure. François Fougères, deputy general manager

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Deals in brief: Jollibee to acquire majority stake in Compose Coffee, Heymax.ai snags USD 2.6 million, Google invests in BlackRock solar portfolio company, and more

Deals in brief: Jollibee to acquire majority stake in Compose Coffee, Heymax.ai snags USD 2.6 million, Google invests in BlackRock solar portfolio company, and more

Jollibee to acquire majority stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee Jollibee Foods Corporation, the largest restaurant operator in the Philippines, is set to acquire a 70% stake in South Korean coffee chain Compose Coffee. The investment is valued at USD 340 million and will enable Jollibee to further its business interests in South Korea by

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EDF Renewables Ireland, Circle K sign solar deal

EDF Renewables Ireland, Circle K sign solar deal

EDF Renewables Ireland solar farms will power Circle K’s 168 locations in Ireland, including the convenience chain’s electric-vehicle charging network, from October 2024. July 1, 2024 Edgar Meza Image: EDF Renewables Ireland, Circle K EDF Renewables Ireland and Circle K have signed a corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) through 2036. Under the terms of the

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How to recycle methylammonium lead iodide from perovskite solar cells

How to recycle methylammonium lead iodide from perovskite solar cells

A German research team has developed a new technique to recover and reuse methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) from perovskite solar cells via solvent extraction. Such recycling method can reportedly save up to 61% costs in the lab and industrial manufacturing. July 1, 2024 Valerie Thompson A German research team at Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy,

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Korean researchers propose new design for aluminum frames used in glass-glass bifacial solar modules

Korean researchers propose new design for aluminum frames used in glass-glass bifacial solar modules

Using a surrogate model for finite element analysis, the scientists have designed an aluminum frame for bifacial modules that reportedly minimizes deflection and production costs, without adding too much weight. Deflection can lead to cracking or delamination of ribbons inside the module, resulting in an increase number of damaged cells. July 1, 2024 Lior Kahana

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Congress targets PM over report on Adani group ‘taking’ Chinese help in solar project

Congress targets PM over report on Adani group ‘taking’ Chinese help in solar project

New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a news report that the Adani Group has “selected eight Chinese companies to help” its solar manufacturing project and called for a strategy “to wean India of its dependence on China”. He said it has to be ensured that the taxpayers’

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KPI Green secures ₹686 crore credit facilities for solar project in Kutch district

KPI Green secures ₹686 crore credit facilities for solar project in Kutch district

Home Market News KPI Green secures ₹686 crore credit facilities for solar project in Kutch district This funding is earmarked for the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic power project in Khavda, Kutch District, aimed at generating 200 MWAC (240 MWDC) of electricity. By Asmita Pant  June 28, 2024, 12:13:53 AM IST (Published) KPI Green

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Statkraft scales down solar PV target amidst ‘challenging market conditions’

Statkraft scales down solar PV target amidst ‘challenging market conditions’

Latest Features , Featured Articles Features , Interviews , News The decision of reducing targets is made after its annual strategic review. Image: Statkraft. Norwegian energy company Statkraft has reduced its target to build solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and wind capacity from 2026 onwards. In a statement, the company said it will

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