Tag: PV modules
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Fourth Wave Energy acquires solar tile producer DeSol Power Tiles
Fourth Wave Energy Inc. plans to acquire solar tile company DeSol Power Tiles, a patented system that uses roof tiles, not solar panels, for aesthetic appeal. Fourth Wave plans to manufacture, market and distribute these solar tile roofs throughout North America. With a simple, flat design, based on the classic NordicRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Rapid Shutdown option to know: IMO FireRaptor receives UL PVRSS Listing with Fronius
IMO Automation tells us its FireRaptor received UL PVRSS (Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown System) listing on the Fronius Primo family of solar inverters under UL1741 guidelines. IMO Automation worked closely with Fronius in achieving this listing as it required the development of an additional capacitance bleed circuit to dispel stored currentRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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LONGi’s high-wattage Hi-MO 5 series module: now rolling off production lines
LONGi Solar says it has achieved volume production of its Hi-MO 5 series module at its module factory in Xianyang City, Shannxi Province, China. Originally announced in June 2020, the first Hi-MO 5 rolled off the production line on Sept. 8. This new generation product is LONGi’s effort to get intoRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Q CELLS keeps its lead in U.S. residential, commercial solar module market share
Q CELLS retained its spot as the top U.S. residential and commercial solar module in terms of market share, according to the Q3 2020 U.S. PV Leaderboard report by Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables. Q CELLS captured 26.4% market share in the U.S. residential market for Q2 2020, a 6.4%Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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New perovskite-silicon tandem cell concept tested in real-world conditions
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells hold the promise of power conversion efficiencies well above the theoretical limit of silicon alone, but their outdoor performance in a hot and sunny climate and their commercialization is still an issue. A team from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have fabricated efficient,Read More — Solar Builder magazine