6+ hour, 28+ min ago  (373+ words) A German research team has developed CuInSe" micro-concentrator solar cells using laser-assisted metal-organic chemical vapor deposition to grow indium islands directly on molybdenum-coated glass, forming absorber arrays without masks or patterning. The not-yet-optimized micro-modules achieved up to 0.65% efficiency under one…...

7+ hour, 28+ min ago  (254+ words) Switzerland startup Evolium Technologies" subscription-based business model offers residential battery owners a lifetime guarantee on second life batteries. The startup tests and remotely monitors each battery cell so it can alert customers when a cell is under-performing. Evolium's second-life battery…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago  (571+ words) The German manufacturer said its new back-contact solar panel has a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.52%. The German manufacturer said its new back-contact solar panel has a power conversion efficiency of up to 23.52%.From pv magazine Germany German module…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago  (325+ words) An international reserch team developed two deep learning-based IDS models to enhance cybersecurity in SCADA systems. The hybrid approach reportedly improves detection of complex and novel cyber threats with high accuracy, adaptability, and efficiency, outperforming traditional methods across multiple datasets....

22+ hour, 43+ min ago  (373+ words) The Dutch research institute has presented what it describes as the world's first perovskite-based roof tile, achieving up to 13.8% efficiency on standalone modules and 12.4% when installed on a curved surface. The flexible modules were produced using TNO's experimental roll-to-roll platform,…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago  (357+ words) A team from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has developed a hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte enabling lithium-metal cells to operate at temperatures as low as -70 C. A team from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (366+ words) New research from the University of New South Wales shows that PV module degradation varies widely with system design and location, driven by UV exposure, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Tropical and desert regions face the highest stress, highlighting the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (349+ words) Midea has launched a compact indoor air-source heat pump for retrofit and space-constrained homes. The R290-based system offers up to 4.45 kW output, a coefficient of performance of 4.5 and smart PV-compatible controls. The H-Pack heat pump The new product departs from…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (308+ words) Available in 80 W and 108 W versions using high-efficiency SunPower Maxeon cells, the kit offers wind resistance up to 25 m/s and easy installation on unused boat surfaces, according to the manufacturer. Italian PV module manufacturer Solbian has unveiled a new…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (261+ words) Solar Fabrik has introduced a 400 W red-brown glass-glass PV module designed to meet strict aesthetic requirements for historic and protected buildings, offering a 20.02% efficiency and compatibility with traditional tiled rooftops. From pv magazine Deutschland Solar Fabrik has developed a red-brown…...