L R AS Published on Sunday 6 February 2022 - n° 392 - Categories:cells, panels
A new study on the potential degradation of panels
For many photovoltaic systems, potential-induced degradation (PID) is one of the main causes of panel degradation, caused by the high voltage between the encapsulants and the front glass surface,
L R AS Published on Sunday 23 January 2022 - n° 390 - Categories:panels
Drones and artificial intelligence analysis to detect signs
Solar power plant managers use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse the operation of solar panels and identify any faults. This is a good alternative to sending out an inspection team,
L R AS Published on Monday 17 January 2022 - n° 389 - Categories:cells, panels
In brief: new Seraphim panel; Jietai new cell producer
Seraphim introduces a series of PV panels from 595 to 670 W output, with 21.6% efficiency
L R AS Published on Saturday 15 January 2022 - n° 389 - Categories:panels
Is the yield and LCOE better with N-type panels than with P-type panels?
JinkoSolar asked TÜV Nord to compare its N-type panels with their P-type counterparts (brand not specified). The study shows that the N-type panel offers an average cost of
AS Published on Monday 22 November 2021 - n° 383 - Categories:panels
The French PV industry is focusing on three different technologies: PV+thermal, organic film, silicon panel
The French photovoltaic industry relies on three different technologies. It is hybrid (PV + thermal) with DualSun, organic and flexible with Armor Solar, crystalline silicon with Cetih, Recom Technologies (ex-Sillia), Photowatt and REC. The production of panels in France is not disappearing, despite the slow wreck of Photowatt (EDF group)
AS Published on Monday 22 November 2021 - n° 383 - Categories:cells, panels
Is there any other way to place shingled cells on a panel?
The Fraunhofer ISE has evaluated the interconnection performance of shingled solar cells (also called the Matrix approach). It found that by optimising the current flows, the energy efficiency
L R AS Published on Sunday 14 November 2021 - n° 382 - Categories:panels
Megasol, another manufacturer of solar roof tiles
Last year, the Swiss manufacturer Megasol presented a solar tile with an anti-glare coating. It is compatible with the most common tile formats and
AS Published on Sunday 14 November 2021 - n° 382 - Categories:panels
Are PV buyers beginning to change their attitude towards Chinese products?
Lithuanian panel manufacturer Solitek believes that European and American customers are moving away from the Chinese supply chain.
It announces the supply of panels to the American
AS Published on Sunday 14 November 2021 - n° 382 - Categories:evolution-stat, panels
US NREL's view on intermittency
The US NREL investigated how to achieve a low-cost, 100% renewable energy grid. It concluded that
L R AS Published on Sunday 14 November 2021 - n° 382 - Categories:panels, Africa
Microbes on panels in the tropics, but not only...
Solar panels in tropical areas harbour microbes that could be used for biotechnological applications. These micro-organisms
AS Published on Sunday 14 November 2021 - n° 382 - Categories:panels
Is it better to reuse or replace used panels?
The IEA-PVPS analysed the comparison between reuse and replacement of defective panels before the 30-year term
- repair with reuse of panels offers the best impact
L R AS Published on Monday 8 November 2021 - n° 381 - Categories:various products, panels
Trina says her panels are the best
Trina Solar reports that in its summer measurements in three different locations in China, its Vertex mono-facial panels using 210mm cells achieved
L R AS Published on Tuesday 2 November 2021 - n° 380 - Categories:panels
Panel without glass
Chinese panel manufacturer Sunman has launched a new 430W glass-free panel that offers an efficiency of
AS Published on Tuesday 2 November 2021 - n° 380 - Categories:panels
The new trend: replacing glass and aluminium with plastic
Three panel manufacturers are switching from aluminium and glass to plastic to save weight and flexibility.
The American Merlin Solar
AS Published on Monday 18 October 2021 - n° 378 - Categories:panels
Better organise the recycling of panels!
The International Energy Agency recommends that panel manufacturers include recyclability in their product design, as panels contain