Hello, fellow solar enthusiasts and welcome back to my solar blog! Today, I want to recap some of the most exciting highlights from the trailblazing Intersolar conference held in Munich 2024. It’s always great to see so many notable solar companies and solar professionals under one roof, eager to share the latest solar advancements just as excited as I am!
First off, a name that reverberated around the convention hall was GCL Perovskite. They introduced their latest perovskite and perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules. Why is that important, you might ask? Well, if they manage to overcome the troublesome issue of perovskite degradation, as the presented IEC test documentation suggests, we are looking at potential solar panel efficiencies above 27%! To put that in perspective, most solar panels for your home currently have efficiencies between 15-20%.
Providing another interesting prospect for homeowners is Apollo’s Solar Roll. This clever product is essentially a flexible roll that includes six 300-watt solar panels, thus forming a 1.8 kW solar array for home use. The beauty behind this innovation lies in its ability to generate more than 10 kWh in a single day while remaining exceptionally easy to integrate with any standard solar inverter.
Battery technology was another hot topic at the conference. A standout product was EcoFlow’s PowerOcean Plus, a smart hybrid inverter capable of accommodating increased solar input of up to 40 kW and supporting up to 60 kWh of battery capacity. This advancement is bound to be attractive for home solar users, as it allows for larger systems to optimize solar use and even cater for electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Speaking of EVs, the versatile Evum-motor aCar was quite the showstopper. Available in several configurations, this vehicle packs a punch offering a payload capacity of 1,100 kg and towing capacity of up to 1,500 kg. The most impressive feature? It’s designed to fit perfectly between rows of solar panels in solar farms to conduct maintenance tasks and transport essential hardware. Talk about a solar company thinking outside the box!
The conference also saw the introduction of econec’s range of electric bike chargers. The customizable adapters demonstrated the potential to meet the numerous charging standards of the e-bike industry, making it a perfect solution for home users and businesses.
Coming up next in the line of innovative solar releases is Aiko’s ABC Infinite Gen 3 solar module range. Slated for launch in the fourth quarter, these modules offer efficiencies ranging from 24.2% to 25.2%. A standout feature is the rear relocation of the busbars, allowing more silicon to face the sun on the panel’s front, which significantly improves shade management abilities.
Lastly, Nextracker made waves with the acquisition announcement of ground screw manufacturer Ojjo for $119 million. This incorporation might revamp the way solar foundations are laid, reducing steel usage and grading requirements.
Attending conferences like this always gives me immense hope for the future of solar technologies. It’s exhilarating to see the lengths solar companies are going to advance the potential of solar panels for your home or to simply push the boundaries of what’s currently possible. It’s crucial for us all to stay updated and informed, after all, the solar industry is progressing at an incredible speed, and we don’t want to miss out!
Till next time, keep up your solar pursuits and spread the power of the sun!
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/06/26/perovskite-degradation-record-solar-efficiency-batteries-and-more-at-intersolar/
