Research shows tilt angles over 30 degrees delay solar module thermal failures
A Chinese-Italian research team has analysed the influence of different tilt angles on the thermal failure of the photovoltaic facades or roofs in fire conditions, finding that when the tilt angle exceeds 30 degrees, the time to failure increased significantly.
Study showcases potential of solar farms to complement agricultural practices
A study on the potential benefits of co-locating solar energy generation and sheep grazing shows those that graze in the shade of solar panels may produce better quality wool than those on traditional agricultural properties.
Bundled conduit improves residential rooftop solar install times by 20%
A pre-assembled conduit manufactured in Australian by Victoria-based balance-of-system supplier PV Connections has reduced installation time of rooftop solar systems by up to 20%.
Latest community battery installs deliver combined 1.1 MWh capacity
The newest community battery energy projects rolled out under the Australian government’s Community Batteries for Household Solar program deliver a combined 1,170 kWh of energy storage capacity.
Researchers analyse wind cooling effect for 5.9 MW rooftop PV array
Researchers have analysed how wind speed and direction affect the cooling of a rooftop PV plant with 10,806 panels. They said that winds from behind were less effective due to the roof slope and the minimal gap between the panels and the roof, but wind from other directions could contribute to a cooling effect of up to 7 C.
Trina targeting Australian-made solar modules by 2027
Chinese manufacturing giant Trinasolar says it could be making panels in Australia as soon as 2027 as part of its joint-venture plans with Sydney-based PV innovator SunDrive Solar.
Cornwall tips 150 GW renewables boost for NEM within two decades
Australia’s main electricity grid is predicted to increase its solar, wind, and energy storage capacity by more than 150 GW by 2043 according to new projections published by energy market consultancy and research group Cornwall Insight.
Solar manufacturing facing substantial pressures, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme says in its latest report that 2023 was a record-breaking but tumultuous year for solar development. It says the manufacturing industry faces pressure from supply-demand imbalances, with overcapacity causing prices to collapse.
Rooftop solar install rates on rise after record month
Rooftop solar installations in Australia recorded a 6% jump in October with the latest monthly data revealing 279 MW of small-scale rooftop PV was installed on household and business roofs across the country last month.
Tesla releases Powerwall 3 expansion units for more capacity at lower price
Each expansion unit adds another 13.5 kWh of storage capacity to the original installation with a maximum of three such units connected to a single Powerwall. Now available in the United States, the new product comes at a lower cost and slashes installation time by roughly half to 22 minutes.
