Tesla’a new facility in Lathrop of California broke ground in a low-profile manner. The new facility, known as Megafactory, is expected to produce the electric car maker’s largest utility-scale battery storage system Megapack. ... more
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Energy Taiwan 2021 Postponed to December 8–10 |
| published: 2021-09-24 13:52 |
The most iconic energy industry gathering in Taiwan, Energy Taiwan 2021—which was supposed to be held between October 27 and 29 at TaiNEX 2—has been postponed. On September 9, the organizers, SEMI and TAITRA, announced that the show has been put off to December 8–10. ... more
Golden Solar’s Xuzhou Base Begins Shipments of 182mm Mono-Si Wafers |
| published: 2021-09-24 10:43 |
Golden Solar New Energy Technology Holdings Ltd. (Golden Solar) announced on September 17 that its first batch of 182mm mono-Si wafers was shipped to its client Taoistic Solar from its manufacturing base in Xuzhou, a city in China’s Jiangsu Province. The announcement followed an earlier notice released by the company on September 7 stating that it secured an order for 1 million pieces of 158.75mm mono-Si wafers from the same client. Hence, the latest shipments represent upside demand. ... more
Solar Panel Reduced by 50% Weight with Glass Replaced by Plastic |
| published: 2021-09-24 9:30 |
Can one lift up a piece of solar panel simply with one hand? Dutch solar startup Solarge has replaced the glass layer on solar panels with reinforced plastic, which managed to cut down 50% of the weight, and does not impact the conversion efficiency of the solar panels. ... more
Indonesia‘s rule for the improvement of the net metering legislation for rooftop PV |
| published: 2021-09-23 18:02 |
Indonesia‘s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) has enacted the law MEMR 26/2021 that improves the net metering legislation for rooftop PV. It is the third time to amend net metering rules in three years.
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Indian solar manufacturers release high-output modules |
| published: 2021-09-23 17:57 |
Indian solar manufacturers insluding Adani Solar, Jakson, Premier Energies, Vikram Solar, Waaree and other Indian manufacturers are showcasing their high-output modules ranging from 500 W to over 600 W at this year’s Renewable Ene... more
EDL starts construction of a new PV array and battery storage system in Australia |
| published: 2021-09-23 17:53 |
Brisbane-based energy producer Energy Developments Ltd. (EDL) has been contracted to build, own and operate a 4 MW solar plant and 4 MW/4 MWh battery energy storage system.
Brisbane-based energy producer Energy Developments Ltd. ... more
Fraunhofer ISE develops solder-free aluminum interconnection tech for shingled PV modules |
| published: 2021-09-23 17:45 |
The German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has unveiled a novel interconnection technology for shingled PV modules that eliminates the need for electrically conductive adhesives and screen-printed busbars. It consists of an 8-μ... more
First Assembly Facility of Wind Turbine Nacelles in Asia Pacific Inaugurated in Taichung, Set to Produce 111 “Hearts of Wind Turbines” |
| published: 2021-09-23 16:41 |
Localization of the offshore wind industry has made progress in Taiwan, as the first offshore wind nacelle assembly facility in the Asia-Pacific was inaugurated in Taichung on September 14. ... more
Japanese Government Plans to Mandate PV Installations on New Homes |
| published: 2021-09-23 9:30 |
In Japan, a draft proposal on green building requirements was recently approved at a government-sponsored panel meeting, according to reporting by news agencies based in the country and elsewhere. The proposal calls for a tightened energy efficiency standard that will be applicable to new residential buildings starting in 2025. ... more
