June 24, 2019 | Focal Line Solar Inc.

June 24, 2019

Concentrated Solar Power Quietly Makes a Comeback

CSP’s costs are dropping as the market gains steam in the Middle East and China. Can this once-promising technology regain its mojo? Concentrated solar power (CSP), a renewable energy technology that has more or less dropped off the radar in the U.S., is quietly becoming competitive elsewhere. A recent analysis of power generation costs from the …

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June 24, 2019

Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) fund acquires 49% of ACWA Power-promted, ACWA Power RenewCo

Beijing-headquartered Silk Road Fund, a state-owned investment and development fund established under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has acquired a 49 percent stake in a renewable energy holding company promoted by ACWA Power, the Saudi Arabia-based developer, owner, and operator of water and power plants, it was announced on Sunday. The Saudi …

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Sweeping review reveals impact of integrating AI into photovoltaics July 2, 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 13, 2024 Artificial intelligence is set to enhance photovoltaic systems by improving efficiency, reliability, and predictability of solar power generation. In their paper published on May 8 in CAAI Artificial Intelligence Research, a research team from Chinese and Malaysian universities examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on photovoltaic (PV) […]
Redwire to Develop Solar Arrays for Thales Alenia Space's New GEO Satellites July 2, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2024 Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) announced it will develop and deliver Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA) wings for Thales Alenia Space's Space Inspire satellites, the newest product line of geostationary (GEO) telecommunications satellites. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a prime manufacturer providing […]
Argentina starts removing solar panels from Chilean border July 2, 2024
Santiago (AFP) June 17, 2024 Argentina on Monday began removing solar panels that were installed by accident on the wrong side of its shared border with Chile, after a complaint from Chilean President Gabriel Boric. In late April, the Argentine Navy inaugurated a maritime surveillance post on the border with Chile, in the Patagonia region […]

Rutgers, SolarEdge Pursuing Agrivoltaics Program July 1, 2024
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, has selected solutions from SolarEdge Technologies Inc. as a part of an innovative research and demonstration program to explore the potential of dual-use agrivoltaics for farmers across the state. Rutgers research will assist the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program that will be administered by the NJBPU. The pilot […]
Trinasolar Partners with University to Dive into Photovoltaics Research July 1, 2024
Trinasolar has launched a long-term collaboration agreement with the Institute of Solar Energy at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (IES-UPM) in order to pool their expertise to advance research in photovoltaic sciences and technologies. The collaboration aims to innovate in areas such as solar panel efficiency, the resilience and robustness of solar trackers, and improving solar […]
160 MW North Fork Solar Now Operational in Oklahoma June 27, 2024
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has signed a $103 million tax credit facilitation agreement with Bank of America for its North Fork Solar Project – a 160 MW development located southwest of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority (OMPA), which serves 42 municipally owned electric systems in Oklahoma, will purchase 100% of […]

Rutgers selects SolarEdge inverters for agrivoltaic research July 1, 2024
SolarEdge announced that its technology has been selected by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as part of an innovative research and demonstration program to explore the potential of dual-use agrivoltaics for farmers across the state. Rutgers research will assist the Dual-Use Solar Energy Pilot Program that will be administered by the NJBPU. The… […]
Solar Power World opens submission period for new Top Products contest July 1, 2024
Solar Power World, the premier media outlet for the U.S. solar market and publisher of the annual Top Solar Contractors List, is proud to unveil a new awards program for the U.S. solar and storage industry: Top Products presented by Solar Power World. Submissions for the inaugural contest are now being accepted online. “The solar industry is… […]
Streamlining Solar PV Wire Management on Metal Roofs July 1, 2024
One of the most important aspects of any solar PV installation on a metal roof is wire management, but even seasoned professionals can find this task confusing. From ensuring proper conductor positioning during module installation to keeping wires clear of the roof and seamlessly connecting your array of modules to the inverter, the process demands… […]

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