New Technology

A Chinese satellite carrying prototype heterojunction solar modules produced by the leading PV manufacturer JA has been launched into Earth’s orbit.

GameChange’s CEO Phillip Vyhanek explores the key factors shaping the fixed-tilt versus tracker debate across global markets.

FTC Solar has begun shipments of solar tracker systems for the 330MW Fraser Coast solar project in Queensland, Australia.

Glint Solar has launched a ‘land screening’ program that allows users to assess land across several US states for solar project suitability.

PVFARM launches RE PILOT platform to optimise utility-scale solar and co-located solar-plus-storage projects.

The US has launched a US$12 million R&D fund that will support projects to produce solar panels for use in space.

ARENA has announced up to AU$105.6 million for 20 research and development projects aimed at reducing the cost of large-scale solar.

Burns & McDonnell and Gritt partner to deploy AI-powered robotics for safer, more predictable utility-scale solar construction.

Fraunhofer ISE has developed what it described as 'industry-ready' semi-transparent PV modules with a conversion efficiency of up to 9.26%.

US commercial renewable energy developer ForeFront Power has begun operations at a solar PV installation in California, which is mounted flat directly onto the ground.