Australia's Queensland state government said on Thursday that the country's largest 400-megawatt solar farm has the capacity to send more than 100 megawatts of electricity to the grid. The A$600 million ($416 million/€409 million) solar power plant built by French developer Neoen SA (EPA: Neoen) is dubbed the Western Downs Green Energy Centre. According to the project website, a 200-megawatt battery will be added to the solar park. Queensland's state-owned clean energy company CleanCo will undertake the 320 megawatt generation capacity of the solar farm. The project is being phased out and is currently undergoing test work with Powerlink and the Australian Energy Market Operator. Located in the Western Downs region, close to Powerlink's transmission network and existing substations, the plant is expected to produce more than 1080 GWh per year. CleanCo board chairman Jacqui Walters said the project reinforces CleanCo's commitment to bring 1,400 megawatts of new renewable energy to market by 2025. Walters also said the company will use this power purchase agreement (PPA) to help commercial and industrial customers achieve their net-zero goals and build their global competitiveness with competitively priced energy. Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Minister Mick de Brenny said the project had already provided more than 450 construction jobs. "By building more cheap QLD energy from our abundant natural resources, we are also putting downward pressure on future electricity prices," he added.

According to the German Transmission System Operator, the market value of solar energy in Germany increased by 0.07 euros from June to July, reaching an all-time high of 0.026093 euros/kWh. Electricity spot market prices also rose sharply, rising by almost €0.10 to €0.0315/kWh in July. The market value of both onshore and offshore wind soared to €0.0278/kWh and €0.0287/kWh, respectively. This means that the value of wind energy has almost doubled compared to May, while spot prices have risen sharply. The Fraunhofer ISE has published a new record for solar power generation for the third month in a row. The data showed that Germany's photovoltaic systems generated 8.223 terawatt-hours of electricity, the second time since June that it exceeded 8 terawatt-hours.

On August 4, Olympian Technology issued an announcement stating that, after the deliberation and approval of the general manager's office meeting, the company established a wholly-owned subsidiary with its own funds. At present, the company has completed the registration of a wholly-owned subsidiary and obtained the "Business License" issued by the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Administration for Market Regulation. The company was established on August 3 with a registered capital of RMB 30 million. Business scope: general projects: solar power generation technology services; energy storage technology services; technical services, technology development, technology consultation, technology exchange, technology transfer, technology promotion; software development; power electronic components The company and all members of the board of directors guarantee information disclosure The content is true, accurate and complete, without false records, misleading statements or material omissions. Sales of electronic components; wholesale of electronic components; retail of electronic components; sales of advanced power electronic devices; sales of photovoltaic equipment and components; sales of intelligent power transmission and distribution and control equipment; import and export of goods; technology import and export. (Except for projects subject to approval in accordance with the law, independently carry out business activities with business licenses) The establishment of a subsidiary this time is in line with the company's development strategy and business development needs. It will help promote the company's business layout and resource investment in photovoltaic inverters, energy storage products, etc., and improve the company's optical storage and charging integration and centralized supply system. Service capabilities, further enhance the company's core competitiveness, and enhance the company's sustainable profitability. Founded in 2004, Aohai Technology has four R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Shanghai and Wuhan, and five intelligent manufacturing bases in Dongguan, Jiangxi, Wuhan, India and Indonesia. Its business covers motor control, battery management, vehicle control, automotive power supply, High-power charging, PD charging, wireless charging, PD energy storage power supply, resistance to common mode interference, board transformers and other technologies.

According to foreign media reports, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Democrats have reached an agreement on a settlement bill, which is called the "Reducing Inflation Act of 2022". The bill includes $370 billion in spending on renewable energy and climate measures, a surprise victory for the photovoltaics and cleantech industries. One of the most influential provisions of the act is the long-term extension of the investment tax credit, which has played an important role in the development of the U.S. photovoltaic industry. The bill calls for a 10-year extension of the 30 percent investment tax credit available for PV systems, before gradually dropping to 26 percent by 2033 and 22 percent by 2034. The tax credit applies to entities and individuals that employ photovoltaic technology. In addition, the 30% investment tax credit also applies to energy storage systems, whether co-located or independently deployed. One measure the industry hopes the U.S. government will take is a "refundability" clause, but that measure isn't in the bill. Refundability means that if the tax credit is worth more than the tax owed for the year, it will be paid out as a cash refund. This provision is not included, which hinders the credit worthiness of certain individuals, however the tax credit can be deferred to the next year. There are also several "additions" to tax credits, depending on the type of organization, domestic product use, and project location. For some projects, investment tax credits can be as high as 50%, according to ROTH Capital Partners. The credit also includes a "direct payment" provision. This will allow PV developers with little or no tax liability to treat the credit amount as an overpayment of tax, and they will receive a cash refund. Abigail Ross Hopper, president of the American Photovoltaic Industry Association, said: "With long-term incentives for the deployment and manufacture of clean energy generation facilities, the U.S. photovoltaic and energy storage industries will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and start building American energy. The next era of leadership. This is a critical opportunity we cannot afford to miss, and now the U.S. Congress must reach a deal and pass this legislation.” The bill is expected to go to the U.S. Senate for a vote as early as next week.

Recently, the Advance Ruling Bureau of Indian Customs allowed the import of all components of solar projects at a preferential tax rate of 5%, thus circumventing the basic duty. To facilitate local manufacturing of solar cells and modules, the Indian government has introduced several tariff barriers such as a safeguard duty of 25%-15% effective July 2018-July 2021 and effective April 1, 2022 , 40% basic duty (BCD). These tariffs have increased the cost of solar projects across India, forcing developers to seek cost-saving ways to bypass them. However, in a recent petition, Aquila Solar Power (Vibrant Energy Holdings), a Telangana-based solar project developer, asked the authorities to consider allowing it to import all components of the project at a preferential tax rate of 5%. Modules are the most prominent cost element of solar power projects, accounting for more than half of the overall project capital expenditure (CAPEX). The authorities' decision contradicts the Indian government's indigenous policy of promoting solar module manufacturing.

India-based PV module manufacturer Rayzon Solar has launched a monocrystalline half-cut bifacial module with a transparent backsheet and a 10-busbar design. The L’Lios panels are available in three versions with power output from 530 W to 540 W and power conversion efficiency from 20.59% to 20.98%. The open circuit voltage is between 48.8V and 49.3V, and the short circuit current is between 13.38A and 13.51A. The panel measures 2,272 mm x 1,133 mm x 40 mm, weighs 28.6 kg, features 3.2 mm tempered anti-reflective glass and an aluminum alloy frame. The temperature coefficient of the panel is -0.39% per degree Celsius, and its operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C. This new product comes with a 30-year linear power output guarantee and a 12-year product guarantee. The degradation rate is said to be 2% in the first year, and the final power output for 30 years is guaranteed to be no less than 83.0% of the rated output power. Rayzon Solar operates a 300 MW PV module factory in Karanj Kim Surat, Gujarat, and is targeting a 5 GW capacity by 2025.

Spanish renewable energy retailer and project developer Capital Energy announced on Thursday that it had reached an agreement to finance 206 megawatts of wind and solar farm projects in the country. The company has secured 165 million euros ($165 million) in project financing from Germany's MEAG, asset manager of reinsurer Munich Re (ETR:MUV2) and insurer ERGO. The financing will support three wind projects totaling 159 MW, an 8 MW solar PV project under development, and the already operating 39.05 MW Las Tadeas wind farm.

Dutch startup Lightyear has launched the world's first mass-produced solar car, the Lightyear 0. A total of 5 square meters of curved solar panels are integrated into the roof, hood and trunk of the EV, which converts renewable solar energy into electric drive, meaning people can recharge from sunlight while driving. The company plans to produce the first batch of 946 vehicles, with deliveries starting in November this year at a price of 250,000 euros (about 1.69 million yuan). After six years of research and development, design, engineering, prototyping and testing, the Lightyear 0 electric vehicle is designed to address "range anxiety." According to test estimates, the solar battery can add 70 kilometers per day to the 624 kilometers of cruising range in traditional charging mode. An interface on a car's touchscreen dashboard provides users with cloud-based updates as they drive, including state of charge, how much solar energy is being absorbed, and feedback on which panels are absorbing solar energy. Lightyear 0 is 5 meters long, has a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour, and can accommodate 5 (parameters丨picture) passengers. The body is made from recycled carbon fiber and aluminum sheets. Instead of a mirror, the Lightyear 0 has four cameras: one for the mirror, one for parking, and two side cameras. Overall, the car's drag coefficient is less than 0.19. A low coefficient of drag means the car uses less energy and can therefore go further. The car's interior is made from vegan and natural materials such as eco-microfiber suede seats and rattan palm detailing. The company said its next design model will start at a more affordable price of 30,000 euros (200,000 yuan), with mass production expected by the end of 2024. Interest in vehicles powered by solar energy has exploded in recent years. German car brand Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh to develop a solar-powered electric car with a transparent front cover. German carmaker Audi has teamed up with Chinese solar cell specialist Hanergy to develop thin solar panels that can be integrated into the roof.

Lithium iron phosphate battery is a common type of lithium-ion battery. It has the advantages of high energy density, long cycle life, and no pollution, so it is widely used in electric vehicles, electric tools and other fields. However, in a low temperature environment, the performance of lithium iron phosphate batteries will be attenuated to a certain extent. Grepow Low Temperature Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery The attenuation of lithium iron phosphate batteries at low temperatures is mainly manifested in the following aspects: 1. Increased internal resistance: Low temperature will lead to a decrease in the ion conductivity of the electrolyte, and a decrease in the responsiveness of the active material of the electrode material, which will increase the internal resistance of the battery. 2. Reduced capacity: At low temperature, the available capacity of the battery will decrease. This is because the reaction rate of the active material of the electrode material slows down, which reduces the discharge capacity of the battery. 3. Shorter life: at low temperature, the cycle life of the battery will be affected. This is because at low temperature, the active material of the electrode material is easy to form a solid electrolyte interface layer during the charge-discharge cycle, resulting in a decrease in the reactivity of the electrode material, thereby shortening the cycle life of the battery. In order to reduce the attenuation of lithium iron phosphate batteries at low temperatures, the following methods can be adopted: 1. The use of optimized electrode materials, such as high specific energy electrode materials, can improve the capacity and performance of batteries at low temperatures. 2. By changing the electrolyte composition and adding additives, the ion conductivity of the electrolyte at low temperature can be improved, thereby reducing the internal resistance of the battery. 3. Use a heating system to maintain the temperature of the battery and improve the performance of the battery at low temperatures. This is one of the methods widely used in electric vehicles and other fields. 4. When designing the battery system, the use environment at low temperature should be considered, and the battery combination mode should be reasonably selected and the working conditions for controlling battery charging and discharging should be considered. 5. R&D, production and manufacturing of low-temperature lithium iron phosphate batteries specially suitable for working in low-temperature environments.

The recycling of photovoltaic modules is the reverse process of module packaging, that is, the relationship between packaging lamination and recycling debonding. Through the physical method, we successfully developed the special equipment for dismantling the frame of crystalline silicon components - glass dismantling, and realized the disassembly of the aluminum frame of crystalline silicon components and the complete glass. In the component separation segment, a complete set of special equipment for component classification, crushing, granulation and sorting has been successfully developed, a separation and sorting process for different components of components has been developed, and efficient separation of silicon, metal and plastic components, which are the main components of components, has been realized. The complete set of process demonstration line for the environmental protection treatment of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules based on physical methods can process modules with a production capacity of 13.68 MW/year, covering an area of 800 square meters, with a quality recovery rate of over 93% and an energy consumption of 24 kWh/kW. , Silver, and copper recovery rates are 94%, 97%, and 97%. The physical method demonstration line does not rely on special environmental protection equipment, and all equipment can be disassembled and moved, adapting to the current situation of long-distance and scattered photovoltaic power plants in my country. Door-to-door recycling of components can be achieved through physical methods, greatly reducing logistics and packaging costs. In addition, the chemical method demonstration line has a processing capacity of 13.75 MW/year, a mass recovery rate of 93.14%, energy consumption of 13.73 kWh/kW, and silver, silicon, and copper recovery rates of 95.62%, 98.72%, and 98.86%, respectively.