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SAE International Publishes Updated Standard for On-Route Mechanized Conductive EV Charging Systems for Buses

SAE J3105 Standard Promotes the Safe Testing and Performance of Mechanized Conductive Power Transfer Systems. SAE International, announced today it has published its latest standard, SAE J3105®: Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using Conductive Automated Connection Devices, along with three new tributary documents. The standard covers the general physical, electrical, functional, testing, and performance requirements […]

Kentucky finally goes big on solar, will install 100-MW array

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company today filed with the Kentucky Public Service Commission for approval of three contracts that could mean one giant step forward for solar energy generation in Kentucky, with construction of the largest solar array in the Bluegrass state. Kentucky is currently ranked 44th of U.S. states and […]

China and the US show a contrasting picture in terms of renewable energy capacity addition, says GlobalData

China witnessed a decline in renewable energy capacity addition in 2019 as 44.4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity was added in 2018 compared to an estimated 30.1GW in 2019, which is significantly lower. This is despite the government subsidies for centralized solar projects to the extent of Yuan 1.7bn ($247.6m) involving a total installed […]

Trina Solar’s first 210 module rolls off production line

Trina Solar has initiated the R&D of 210 modules in 2019. Based on the company’s leading multi-busbar technology, the first 210 module adopts an innovative 1/3-cut design. Based on a comprehensive consideration of potential challenges including strong module power, yield, manufacturing difficulties, hot spot risks, output current performance and junction box safety, Trina Solar’s multi-busbar […]

Smart Export Guarantee tariffs Vs market values

Research from Cornwall Insight examines the range of deals published compared to the current market values for the power – values sought via a commercial Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) – and the FiT export rate. On 1 January 2020, the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) came into effect. The SEG mandates that electricity suppliers with over […]

India’s solar cell and module exports grow 157% in nine months

Following a dip in the last fiscal year, the value of cell exports saw a massive surge to an estimated INR13.3 billion from April to November. Exports to the U.S. tripled during the eight-month period as shipments to Turkey and Belgium rebounded to become the next two biggest export markets. January 24, 2020Uma Gupta Indian […]

FERC commissioner pledges to assess threat posed by Huawei inverters

The chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has responded to senators’ request that FERC ban Huawei inverters in the interest of cybersecurity. “My colleagues and I at the Commission will continue to work with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and our federal partners including the Department of Energy and the Department of […]

TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019

Three Solar Pioneers using SunPower solar were TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2019. Each year, TIME highlights the Best Inventions that are making the world a smarter and better place. TIME solicits nominations across a variety of categories from editors and correspondents around the world, and via an online application process. Each submission is evaluated based on key factors, […]

Renewables deals dwarfed by oil and gas at UK-Africa Investment Summit

The scale of fossil fuel deals signed between African governments and U.K. oil and gas interests reportedly amounted to more than 11 times the volume of renewable energy commitments as Britain scrambles for post-Brexit financial opportunities. January 24, 2020Max Hall The deals signed appear very much at odds with climate change-focused remarks made by British […]

Renewables opening doors for innovative energy solutions in mining

The year 2019 was the turning point for renewable energy projects at remote mines. More than a dozen projects were commissioned or announced. Mining companies have adopted solar and wind power to reduce their energy cost and carbon footprint in a rather lengthy process. In the last years, successful flagship projects have removed concerns about […]