Singlet fission research breakthrough unlocks high solar cell efficiency
University of New South Wales researchers have filed patent protection and are working to scale production of a new class of photostable organic molecules proven to boost silicon solar cell efficiency, reduce heat and extend panel lifetimes using singlet fission.
IEA-PVPS warns soiling costs solar industry billions per year
The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme says dust, pollution, and debris on solar panels reduce output by 4% to 7% worldwide, costing the industry billions of dollars annually and making tailored mitigation increasingly urgent.
Risen presents 475 W TOPCon solar panel with 23.8% efficiency
Chinese solar module maker Risen Energy has introduced a 475 W bifacial solar module with a power conversion efficiency of 23.8% to the Australian market, targeting the rooftop market.
Tindo supplies Australian-made panels to Micronesian submarine cable project
Adelaide-based solar panel manufacturer Tindo is supplying Australian-made solar panels to the East Micronesia Cable project to power data cable landing stations in the Pacific nations of Nauru, and Kiribati.
Renewables reach record 77.9% share in NEM
The share of renewables in Australia’s main electricity grid continues to reach new highs, delivering 77.9% of electricity demand on Sunday with solar power contributing more than 55% of the record-breaking clean energy mix.
SolarEdge unveils all-in-one residential inverter and clickable modular battery system
The stackable battery ranges 4.9 kWh to 19.6 kWh per unit while the inverter is available in ranges from 3.8 kW to 13 kW. The company has also introduced a meter socket adapter to avoid triggering costly main panel upgrades.
NREL researchers warn of unexpectedly high n-type solar module UV-induced degradation
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory research team analysed n-type modules deployed at a 3 MW commercial PV project to assess a reported high degradation rate, finding ultraviolet-induced degradation was a major factor affecting the facility’s performance.
Enphase introduces 97.5%-efficient microinverter based on gallium nitride tech
The inverter is designed for three-phase grid configurations without using external transformers. It contains gallium nitride technology, a first for Enphase’s microinverters.
Lab360 lands funding to help get drone-based solar inspection tech off the ground
Australian photoluminescence imaging specialist Lab360 Solar will look to make the leap from lab to market with its drone-based PV inspection technology after landing $3.96 million in federal government funding.
Honeywell introduces all-in-one, modular BESS for C&I segment
Honeywell has launched its Ionic battery energy storage system with integrated controls and energy management. The system is designed to cut energy costs, stabilize the grid, and provide backup power.
