The latest edition of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) study highlights a pivotal moment in the energy landscape, revealing that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from renewable energy sources, in particular photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with battery storage, will continue to decline until 2045. This downward trend in LCOE presents a … Continue reading LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
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Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE advance the next generation of photovoltaics with a new solar tracker prototype
In a significant advance for the solar industry, Soltec, a leading Murcia company in the manufacture of solar trackers, has joined the prestigious Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems ISE to develop an innovative prototype of a two-axis solar tracker intended for photovoltaic applications of concentration. This collaboration seeks to establish a new standard in … Continue reading Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE advance the next generation of photovoltaics with a new solar tracker prototype
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Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems expands research and development on energy storage
Since being founded more than 30 years ago, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has covered a wide range of complementary technologies, optimally preparing it for the challenges facing the energy transformation. In addition to solar technology research, the systemic aspects and questions regarding energy storage also played a role right from the … Continue reading Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems expands research and development on energy storage
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Allianz Climate Solutions, Fraunhofer ISE and VDE Institute Partner up to Offer Integrated Financial & Technical Services for Solar Energy
Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects worldwide must demonstrate a high level of quality and performance that can be relied on by investors, commercial banks and insurance companies. To meet this demand, Allianz Climate Solutions, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), and the VDE Testing and Certification Institute (VDE Institute) have entered into a partnership … Continue reading Allianz Climate Solutions, Fraunhofer ISE and VDE Institute Partner up to Offer Integrated Financial & Technical Services for Solar Energy
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New Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) yield assessment manual
The manual will provide a concise outline of calculation methods and case studies involving various Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies.. The manual will provide a concise outline of existing concepts, a detailed description of calculation methods and a selection of case studies involving various CSP technologies. The first edition will be available in English in … Continue reading New Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) yield assessment manual
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Fraunhofer ISE strengthens research activities for solar thermal
Solar thermal systems are used for heating potable water, for space heating in residential and commercial buildings, and as a heat supply for industrial processes. They are also used to provide energy for heat engines or chillers that generate electricity or cold respectively. By adding this staff position, the largest European solar research institute wants … Continue reading Fraunhofer ISE strengthens research activities for solar thermal
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