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Bluetti launches modular residential battery system

United States solar and energy storage solutions manufacturer Bluetti has launched a modular 7,600 W lithium iron phosphate battery system for residential settings with a flexible energy storage capacity ranging from 9.9 kWh to 19.8 kWh.

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New survey shows ‘massive’ increase in PV module microcracks

A new study from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) shows that 83% of sites tested as part of a global survey had line cracks, 78% had a soldering anomaly and 76% had complex cracks. The survey involved visual inspections combined with electroluminescence testing across 148 sites in 16 countries.

AIKO showcases ABC modules ahead of Australian launch

Chinese solar panel manufacturer AIKO unveiled its solar cell technology at Melbourne’s All-Energy event last week ahead of an impending entry into the Australian market.

Solar module prices dive to record low

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.

SunDrive lands $11 million to scale ‘breakthrough copper technology’ solar cells to 100+ MW

SunDrive Solar, a Sydney-based startup working to replace the silver in solar cells with copper, has been allocated $11 million (USD 7 million) by ARENA to expand its metallised cell production to a commercial scale of more than 100 MW per annum. Few details or timeframes for the scaling have been provided, however.

Array ready to branch out in Australia after delivering locally manufactured trackers

US solar tracker company Array Technologies is ready to expand its Australian presence after successfully delivering locally manufactured solar trackers for the 102 MW Glenrowan solar farm in mid-north Victoria.

Trina unveils new 4 MWh battery fully manufactured in house, pushing into bullish battery segment

Trina has unveiled its new utility-scale battery, the Elementa 2, at Melbourne’s All-Energy conference. The company is offering design engineering services to support uptake of the 2 MW / 4 MWh LFP battery for Australian projects.

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Quinbrook announces green polysilicon manufacturing plant in North Queensland

Renewables investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has announced plans to develop a green polysilicon manufacturing plant in North Queensland’s Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct. Quinbrook has been conditionally allocated a 200-hectare at the site, and is looking for an operational parter to complete the vertical play.

JinkoSolar claims 26.89% efficiency rating for new N-type solar cell

JinkoSolar claims that its new 182 mm n-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell has reached a maximum solar conversion efficiency of 26.89%. It says the achievement has been independently verified by a third party.

MPower strikes panel, tracker supply deal with Trina Solar

Australia’s MPower has inked a supply deal with China-headquartered manufacturing giant Trina Solar that will support the ongoing rollout of the renewables developer’s portfolio of mid-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.

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