Record number of manufacturers and failures in Kiwa PVEL’s Module Reliability Scorecard
A record of 53 manufacturers and 388 module types have been named “Top Performers” by Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) in its 2024 Module Reliability Scorecard.
FTC Solar launches autonomous hail stow programme
FTC Solar has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, an automated programme to stow PV modules ahead of hailstorms.
REC Group launches module series using HJT cells with 22.5% conversion efficiency
The REC Group has launched a new series of modules which uses heterojunction (HJT) cell technology and boasts a conversion efficiency of 22.5%
PV Price Watch: Leading polysilicon producers eyeing new opportunities as low prices persist
Polysilicon prices have stabilised but remain low, with average n-type prices dropping further, according to the latest industry data.
JinkoSolar unveils TOPCon perovskite tandem solar cell with 33.24% conversion efficiency
JinkoSolar has developed a new tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) perovskite tandem cell, with a power conversion efficiency of 33.24%.
IRS issues new proposals for IRA renewables tax credits
The US government has proposed new regulations regarding tax credits for the owners of renewable energy and energy storage facilities eligible for support under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Ingeteam to supply trackers to 250MW Grenergy PV project in Spain
Spanish inverter manufacturer Ingeteam will supply its products to a 250MW solar PV project from fellow Spanish solar project developer Grenergy.
Ingeteam to supply inverters to 250MW Grenergy PV project in Spain
Spanish inverter manufacturer Ingeteam will supply its products to a 250MW solar PV project from fellow Spanish solar project developer Grenergy.
BayWa r.e. commissions 54MW Spanish agriPV plant, signs PPA with Velux Group
BayWa r.e. has commissioned its first agriPV project in Spain, and has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Velux Group.
Outside the boxplot: Exploring Kiwa PVEL’s PQP outliers
Authors from Kiwa PVEL explore how and why they have seen that the test results on individual bill of materials combinations vary.