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BO and LeTID bulk defects have been successfully profiled using elasticity-derived Q-values under low injection levels.

A research applies elasticity method for defect analysis in PV wafers

By Karthik Srivasthav G 09 Jul 2025

Van Yuzuncu Yil University’s CM-PV trials in Turkey have reduced panel heat and minimized canal water loss.

Van Yuzuncu Yil University studied CM-PV cooling, output in Turkey

Canal-mounted PV systems by Van Yuzuncu Yil University in Turkey showed cooler surfaces and lower evaporation in arid tests, revealing dual energy-water benefits.

By Prudhvi Rani 09 Jul 2025

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Fraunhofer ISE used GIS to assess Agri-PV suitability across grassland, arable land, and permanent crops.

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Fraunhofer ISE mapped 500 GW Agri-PV potential in Germany

With 500 GW Agri-PV potential mapped, Fraunhofer ISE showed how German districts like Hamburg can exceed solar goals and optimize farmland use.

By Prudhvi Rani 09 Jul 2025

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Blue Marlin’s solar system has powered both onboard and high-voltage propulsion through 192 roof-mounted panels.

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HGK’s Blue Marlin uses Wattlab solar system for hybrid propulsion

Wattlab installed a solar-powered hybrid system on HGK Shipping’s Blue Marlin, the first inland cargo vessel to use solar energy directly for propulsion.

By Prudhvi Rani 08 Jul 2025

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Servers linked to switchgear, inverters, and substations have enabled plant-wide alarms, fault tracking, and equipment performance monitoring.

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Hitachi Energy deploys MicroSCADA Pro at 52 MW Thailand PV plant

At Serm Sang Palang Ngan’s 52 MW Lopburi solar plant, Hitachi Energy has delivered MicroSCADA Pro to improve control, uptime, and fault detection.

By Nandini Yelabaka 08 Jul 2025

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Several smelters have signed renewable energy agreements, but IRENA has noted market and regulatory barriers limiting wider adoption.

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IRENA urges renewable energy use to cut aluminium emissions

Reducing global aluminium emissions depends on renewable energy for smelting and low-carbon technologies for refining, as recommended by IRENA in its latest report.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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Solar-plus-storage allows up to five times more solar capacity behind existing grid connections without costly infrastructure upgrades.

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Ember outlines 24-hour solar potential with storage solutions

Analysis from Ember revealed that solar PV with battery storage can deliver 24-hour electricity with high reliability and lower LCOE than conventional power sources.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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POE-based bifacial modules have shown less than 2% degradation over 2.5 years in tropical South India.

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POE shows higher reliability over EVA in bifacial modules

Sprng Energy’s Ruchir Desai confirmed that POE encapsulants have shown better durability than EVA in bifacial and glass-glass PV modules through field and lab findings.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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Antimony doping has achieved a controlled resistivity range, offering a key advantage over conventional phosphorus doping.

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Antimony-doped Czochralski silicon shows promise in PV manufacturing

A joint study by LONGi and Univ. Grenoble Alpes confirmed Sb-doped Cz silicon offers stable resistivity, low defects, and thermal stability for solar cells.

By Karthik Srivasthav G 07 Jul 2025

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Radboud, tf2 Devices, and Aalto have demonstrated significant light extraction gains in thin-film GaAs-based LEDs using textured reflector designs.

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ELO-ready reflectors boost light output in thin-film GaAs LEDs

Radboud University, tf2 Devices, and Aalto University have designed textured reflectors for GaAs LEDs that double light efficiency and cut back-side losses.

By Prudhvi Rani 07 Jul 2025

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