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Techno-economic study for photovoltaic battery-free irrigation

Due to rain scarcity, artificial irrigation became an environmentally critical application for crop production. Proper irrigation is essential to maximize water use efficiency and plant biomass. Using clean energy sources is currently a trend that is sweeping the globe. To achieve this, we propose a solar-powered irrigation system. This study considers alternative

Western Australia pioneers solar-hydrogen microgrid in national

The project also used a 1.5MW/1.7MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in addition to the other facilities. Detailed within a Public Knowledge Sharing report, which the government hopes will

Cyclone-resistant solar-plus-storage site in Western Australia

The solar PV plant can withstand sustained wind speeds of 80m/s or 288km/hr. Image: APA Group (LinkedIn). Australian energy company APA Group has completed the construction of a 45MW solar-plus

Trina Solar submits plans for 2.6GWh BESS in Western Australia

State-owned company CS Energy also received all 108 of its Tesla Megapack 2XL units for a 400MWh project in Queensland. Image: CS Energy. PV module manufacturer Trina Solar has submitted a planning application for a 660MW/2,640MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Wellesley, in the Shire of Harvey, Western Australia.

Morocco: Another renewable energy project in

The initial stages of another renewable energy project has been launched in the disputed Western Sahara region, which is under the control of Morocco. The Janassim project recently launched its measuring campaign

India sees battery cell, solar PV manufacturing as ''Champion Sectors

The government of India has announced measures to promote new "Champion Sectors" of economic growth, including support incentives for advanced battery cell and solar PV manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a series of measures on 16 May, including structural reforms, aimed at boosting a number of sectors for growth.

Australia approves AAPowerLink solar-to-Singapore

PV Tech has been running PV ModuleTech Conferences since 2017. PV ModuleTech USA, on 17-18 June 2025, will be our fourth PV ModulelTech conference dedicated to the U.S. utility scale solar sector.

Carbon named as challenger to JA Solar TOPCon patent

PV Tech has been running PV ModuleTech Conferences since 2017. PV ModuleTech USA, on 17-18 June 2025, will be our fourth PV ModulelTech conference dedicated to the U.S. utility scale solar sector.

Freyr acquires 5GW US module plant from Trina Solar

The company said site selection was underway for the 5GW solar cell plant and construction would begin in the second quarter of 2025. Commercial production of cells is slated for the second half

Morocco: Another renewable energy project in

The northern half of the territory – referred to as the ''Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region'' by the Moroccan government – will host nine projects on 371,675ha, with a financial injection of 228 billion Dirham (around

Western Australia''s rooftop PV expansion set to displace large-scale solar

Rooftop PV is set to be the fastest-growing form of new capacity in Western Australia (WA), with renewable energy forecast to reach a minimum of 70% generation capacity by 2040, a new roadmap for

Morocco Building 1.6GW Renewables With $1.95 Billion Investment

In a new development, Morocco has launched a new project for renewable energy development in Western Sahara region with a massive investment of 20 billion dirhams ($1.95 billion). Saatvik & Jupiter Get Nod For Solar Cell Plants In Odisha reporting full-time on solar energy, wind, battery storage, solar inverters, and electric vehicle

Solar and Wind Farms in the Sahara Desert

The Sahara Desert (source: Wikipedia) Atmospheric scientist at the University of Maryland, Eugenia Kalnay, has been working on this theory for over ten years, postulating that the darkness of solar panels won''t reflect the sunlight – helping heat up the surface of the land – which will in turn drive air upwards into the atmosphere (which, in turn, generates rain).

Waste water treatment for crystalline silicon solar cell production

This article provides an overview of the typical waste water treatment methods for crystalline silicon solar cell production. Firstly, a short description is provided of the main process steps of

Frontier halts 120MW solar-plus-storage site in Western Australia

The first stage of the project will feature a 320MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Image: Frontier Energy. Renewable energy developer Frontier Energy has halted developing its 120MW solar

BLM proposes 31 million acres for PV development in western US

The US added 8.6GW of new solar capacity in the third quarter of this year and began solar cell manufacturing for the first time since 2019. Enphase launches residential power control product amid

California project with world''s biggest battery at

The Edwards & Sanborn solar-plus-storage project in California is now fully online, with 875MWdc of solar PV and 3,287MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity, the world''s largest. The 4,600-acre project in

Carnegie completes construction of 10MW solar farm in Western

Carnegie Clean Energy has completed construction of the 10MW Northam Solar Farm, in Western Australia, which is now in the commissioning phase and some power is already being supplied to the grid.

EliTe Solar to build 8GW cell and module factory in Egypt

The 1.8GW Benban solar park is among the world''s largest. Image: Scatec. Singapore-headquartered manufacturer EliTe Solar has announced plans to build an 8GW cell and module manufacturing

Suniva to restart US solar cell manufacturing, up to 2.5GW annual

Suniva''s announcement to restart cell manufacturing comes after more than six years since filing for bankruptcy. Image: Unsplash. Solar cell manufacturer Suniva has unveiled the restart of its

FREYR to buy Trina Solar''s 5GW solar module facility in Texas, US

FREYR Battery has agreed to take over Trina Solar''s 5GW solar module manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas. The $340m transaction will close by the end of 2024, subject to customary conditions and the completion of a preferred stock issuance. The plan includes the construction of a 5GW solar cell manufacturing facility in the US, with

Pilot Energy receives offer for 376MW solar site in Western Australia

Revealed in 2021, the HyEnergy project, which was set to be developed in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia and feature 1GW of solar PV and wind energy, was hoping to produce around 60,000

JA Solar expanding integrated PV cell manufacturing by 20GW

JA Solar''s module manufacturing capacity is set to reach 50GW by the end of 2022. Image: PV Tech. Just one week after revealing plans for an RMB10.2 billion (US$1.42 billion) integrated PV

Solar Cells: A Guide to Theory and Measurement | Ossila

To ensure reliability and control during testing of solar cells, a solar simulator can be used to generate consistent radiation. AM0 and AM1.5 solar spectrum. Data courtesy of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO. Solar Cell IV Curves. The key characteristic of a solar cell is its ability to convert light into electricity.

Trina Solar reaches 25.9% i-TOPCon solar cell efficiency

The cell efficiency metric was confirmed by the Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin (ISFH CalTec) in Germany and is for an industrial large-area 210 × 182mm² n-type i-TOPCon cell.

Morocco amps up green energy in Sahara for 2030 World Cup

Morocco is making significant strides towards doubling its green energy production in the Sahara region ahead of the 2030 World Cup. With a focus on renewable energy, the government is investing billions of dollars to increase wind and solar capacity in

Western Sahara Resource Watch

Morocco is also eager to tap into Western Sahara''s solar potential. The operational solar capacity in the territory is today still relatively modest, consisting of two photovoltaic solar plants with a combined capacity

Western Australia pilots long-duration vanadium flow battery

The vanadium flow battery has been supplied by Australian Vandium''s subsdiary VSUN Energy. Image: Australian Vanadium . Western Australia has revealed a new long-duration vanadium flow battery pilot in the town of Kununurra exploring the use of the technology in microgrids and off-grid power systems.. The 78kW/220kWh battery energy

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