Magellan launches Australian-made home battery system
Western Australian manufacturer Magellan Power has unveiled a new all-in-one residential energy storage system offering battery capacities from 9.6 kWh to 25 kWh and inverter capacities from 5 kW to 15 kW.
Array Technologies releases solar tracker with 77-degree stow
Array Technologies has unveiled DuraTrack Hail XP, a ground-mount solar tracker engineered to withstand extreme hail and wind, featuring a 77-degree stow angle for added protection.
Australian-made panel tops consumer group’s product test
A monocrystalline PERC solar panel manufactured by Tindo Solar has been rated the top-performing rooftop module in Australia by consumer advocacy group Choice.
How to assess bifacial PV system performance on sloped terrains
Scientists have developed a precursor formulation for different PV simulation tools that can help calculate the expected performance of solar farms deployed on hilly slopes. Validation tests against an experimental setup showed an error of less than 3%.
Three-year field test shows TOPCon, HJT solar module reliability in desert areas
A three-year field experiment comparing the performance and reliability of passivated emitter and rear cell, tunnel oxide passivated contact, and silicon heterojunction solar modules in desert climates found that HJT modules exhibited the highest degradation, while TOPCon modules showed the lowest degradation.
Gstar launches solar cell, module production in Philippines
Gstar has completed the first phase of its factory in the Philippines, set to produce 1 GW of solar modules and 1.5 GW of solar cells. The Singapore-based solar manufacturer says a planned second phase will take its solar module nameplate capacity to 2 GW.
Halocell partners with UQ to advance world-record solar tech
New South Wales-based perovskite cell producer Halocell Energy is partnering with University of Queensland researchers to accelerate the commercial production of lead-free solar panels based on record-breaking tin-halide PV cell technology.
Sofar releases two new C&I energy storage solutions
Chinese storage manufacturer Sofar has released a flexible energy storage system for small and medium-sized commercial and industrial users, as well as a storage cabinet for AC-coupled scenarios.
Sunport Power launches lightweight n-type glass module with 22.5% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer told pv magazine that high production costs and low module prices influenced its decision to change its well-known metal wrap through technology out for mass produced N-type technology for its latest product.
Researchers warn of ‘hidden contaminants’ that could increase TOPCon, HJT solar module humidity-induced degradation
Australian researchers have identified five contaminants that could increase damp heat-induced degradation in TOPCon and heterojunction cells and modules. Their analysis has shown these contaminants could originate from improper handling during cell or module processing.
