• June 29, 2022

[Shanghai, China] On June 28, Huawei Smart Photovoltaics was awarded the statement of opinion on product carbon footprint verification issued by BSI (British Standards Institution, hereinafter referred to as BSI). This is the world's first inverter product carbon footprint issued by BSI. Footprint Statement. As the source of international standards, BSI is a special advisor to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the institution that issued the world's first carbon footprint standard, PAS 2050, with leading authority. The award of this carbon footprint verification statement is an affirmation of Huawei's ability to evaluate the carbon footprint report of the product's full life cycle, and it is also the result of Huawei's efforts in three aspects: reducing carbon emissions, increasing the proportion of renewable energy, and promoting a circular economy. Huawei's "green, low-carbon, and sustainable" development concept runs through the entire life cycle of inverter products. It has been recognized by the authoritative organization BSI, and is of great significance to the establishment and development of the photovoltaic industry's carbon footprint management system. With the proposal of the "3060" dual-carbon goal, the photovoltaic industry, the main force of renewable energy, has ushered in explosive growth. Although photovoltaic power generation is recognized as an important way to reduce carbon emissions, it does not mean that photovoltaic solar products are all low-carbon. to zero carbon emissions. Therefore, the carbon footprint is crucial to the decarbonization of the energy system, and it is especially critical to understand and manage the carbon footprint and carbon emission impact of the manufacturing process of each component of the photovoltaic system. In Europe and other countries and regions, carbon footprint is a must for equipment bidding. Only advanced green manufacturing enterprises with authoritative carbon footprint certification can truly help customers develop low-carbon and high-quality photovoltaic projects. Looking forward to the future, Huawei will continue to strengthen low-carbon capacity building, use innovative technologies to develop more eco-friendly footprint products, accelerate carbon emission reductions for itself and its customers, and work together towards a greener and better future with sustainable development goals.

• June 21, 2022

Spain's Extremadura Regional High Court has ruled that Spain's largest operable PV plant - the 500 MW Nuñez de Balboa PV plant in Usagre, near Badajoz - occupies illegally expropriated land. The owner of the solar park - Spanish energy giant Iberdrola - must now dismantle 60% of the plant. The owner of the property is Natura Manager, who owns 525 hectares of the 854 hectares occupied by the entire solar park. The court said: "The ruling shows that the land cannot be expropriated because it has been leased for 25 years. The expropriation request does not justify deprivation of property rights. The court also added that the company always had the statutory right to build the power station without expropriation of the land. "Nevertheless, all of its actions depend on a willingness to initiate an expropriation procedure without justification," the court ruled, while also acknowledging the right to "restore the farm to a state without photovoltaic power plants (including all facilities)." Iberdrola will appeal to the Spanish Supreme Court. The dispute is said to involve only one of the three owners of the project site. The company said: “Approximately 50% of the land is owned by two tenants who made no claims throughout, and maintained and responded to the contracts signed by the three owners at the time. The expropriation process … followed legal procedures and respected everything. existing rights and guarantees.” Iberdrola said the plant was built under valid, legal title and should not be demolished. "The plant has obtained all energy production licenses and will continue to operate as normal," the company said.

• June 13, 2022

Slovakian startup Sun powered systems, s.r.o. has developed an automated photovoltaic system that can be used for various applications in arable land and crop cultivation. The photovoltaic device can provide off-grid power for the owner, assist in vegetable processing, prepare ready-to-use vegetable products or carry out product packaging. Connected to a moveable device beneath the solar panels, the system is capable of linear motion combined with the synchronized circular motion of the robotic arm itself, operating in a helical 60- or 30-centimeter width. The rotating arm is driven by a motor powered by photovoltaic panels fixed to the arm, the system does not require connection to the grid or any other external power source. The system uses an AC asynchronous motor with a speed of 1500 rpm and an operating power of 750 W. It can be equipped with commercial small solar modules, as well as LiFePo cells and frequency regulators. There are several versions of this system. The minimum configuration version of the robotic arm is 6 meters long and has an output of 1kW. It is reported that it can cover an area of 104 square meters of arable land. The highest configuration version of the robot arm is 18 meters long and has an output power of 2.4 kW, which can cover an area of 994 square meters of arable land. The system is capable of clearing weeds within a given line in one cycle, which is the number of revolutions the entire robotic arm must complete to turn around the axis of rotation from one end of the drive to the other. The system is easy to install, the farm operator can install the system using only soil screws, and it is very convenient to change the machine when needed. This system is suitable for all individuals, small communities and businesses who want fresh and healthy vegetables.

• June 10, 2022

Maruti Suzuki India has built a 20 MW solar carport at its factory in Manesar, Haryana. The project is expected to contribute 28,000 MWh annually to the company's energy needs. The company claims that the electricity generated by the project will be equivalent to the energy needed to produce more than 67,000 cars per year. According to the company, it is the largest solar carport in Asia. The solar carport system adopts the east-west concept design, and the unit power generation area is the smallest. With the east-west concept, developers can add more rows and panels, providing greater power generation capacity on a minimal land area. The facility accommodates approximately 9,000 of the company's finished vehicles. With the addition of 20 MW of new capacity, the company's cumulative solar capacity across its plants now stands at 26.3 MW, including the 1.3 MW solar plant installed in 2014. Demand for solar energy has increased substantially in the commercial and industrial sectors to meet their energy needs with cheaper tariffs and at the same time achieve their sustainable development goals.

• June 07, 2022

Servotech Power Systems, a manufacturer of solar and energy saving products, has installed India's first portable solar roof system at the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple complex in Gandhinagar. The installation of ten portable roof solar mounting systems was supported by the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Called Servport, the plug-and-play PV system features six 400W modules with a total output of 2.4 kW. The portable rooftop solar system will complement the existing 400 kW solar system installed at Akshardham Temple. The system has been installed under the initiative of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to develop renewable energy cities in India.

• May 23, 2022

IKEA and SunPower have agreed to launch a new partnership in California in the fall. IKEA has partnered with SunPower to offer home solar solutions in select markets in California starting in the fall, and IKEA members will be able to buy residential solar and battery storage systems in-store. The partnership combines IKEA's strengths in retail and home living with SunPower's more than 35 years of experience in the solar industry. With a 25-year warranty and covering everything from panels to brackets to monitoring hardware, the SunPower system has the highest DC power output protection in the solar industry, claiming to still have 92% DC power at year 25. SunPower's energy storage product, called SunVault, provides backup power and performs other services such as peak demand response, with 6.8 kW of continuous power, 13 kWh/26 kWh of rated energy capacity, and a 10-year warranty. Measures 26 x 63 x 15 inches for indoor or outdoor use. "IKEA is passionate about helping our customers live more sustainable lives at home. We are proud to partner with SunPower to bring this service to the US, enabling customers to make personal choices aimed at reducing their overall climate footprint, CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer Javier Quinones said, noting that the goal is to expand the service beyond select California retail locations in the future. The company's sustainability measures also extend beyond residential solar partnerships, including becoming a "climate positive business" by 2030. Its portfolio includes multiple utility-scale solar, wind and geothermal systems, and 90% of retail locations have solar arrays. The company also has a buyback and resale program that gives IKEA members the opportunity to sell back lightly used IKEA furniture and redeem points. Instead of going to landfill, the furniture can be reused and sold at low prices in the store's specials handling section.

• May 17, 2022

The world will add more than 300 GW of new renewable energy capacity this year for the first time, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency said 295 GW of new capacity additions for solar, wind and other renewable power generation will be added in 2021. The new capacity in 2022 will reach nearly 320 GW, an increase of more than 8%, a new high. China, Latin America and the European Union will take the lead. It is bound to drive the addition of its subsidiary industries, such as the solar panel bracket industry.

• May 13, 2022

China plans to build enough solar farms on its eastern seaboard to power New Zealand. Shandong province, an industrial hub south of Beijing, issued a tender on Thursday to build 10 offshore solar power plants by 2025 in the waters surrounding China's largest peninsula. The planned installed capacity of 11.25 GW exceeds New Zealand's peak consumption. The province already has the most rooftop solar installations in China and has said it will eventually build 42 gigawatts of solar and 35 gigawatts of wind in its offshore areas. China is targeting 1,200 gigawatts of wind and solar by 2030, nearly double 2020 levels, and plans by utility giants and provincial governments suggest it could be achieved years ahead of schedule. The solar power project in Shandong, which is due to start construction this year, will be located in shallow water close to the coast. They will be anchored to fixed foundations on the seabed, unlike floating solar panels that have long been a feature of the industry. These are usually located in reservoirs or lakes, away from the waves and salt slag of the ocean.

• May 09, 2022

On Earth Day, LONGi Green Energy Technology joined hands with the government to launch the first tailor-made subway train in the solar energy industry in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, northwest China. LONGi's philosophy behind this sponsorship train is to commemorate Earth Day, established 53 years ago with a mission to raise global awareness of environmental protection and low-carbon lifestyles. The train as a mobile medium showcases the company's and the country's ambitious renewable energy development goals - and a mobile classroom that educates passengers of all ages and backgrounds about renewable energy and the energy transition. The painting inside the train car also shows the future scenario of widespread use of sustainable and renewable energy in urban and rural China.