Researchers looked at the optical properties of perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction cells and have found they may have a practical efficiency potential of 44.3% assuming idealized electrical parameters. The cells may also potentially achieve a fill factor of 90.1%.

This article looks at the pros and cons of buying panels in bulk for projects. It discusses buyer belief that buying in bulk means a better upfront price for buying more megawatts at a time. This belief is complicated by the convoluted nature of the solar supply chain and pricing landscape and the unpredictability of project needs that can lead to unforeseen issues stemming from new tech developments, storage and more.

A Roth analyst states that another round of AD/CVD tariff enforcement may be on the way as soon as this month. He says it will be tough to gauge how high the tariffs could go. It’s possible that India will join the four Southeastern Asian nations in this round of AD/CVD investigations.

Solar Power World rolled out a 3-part article series exploring the ins and outs of low-income community solar and IRA incentives. Part 1 looks at the problems with treasury guidance around energy equity, Part 2 details new applications for existing solutions, and Part 3 addresses concerns that often arise regarding direct benefit payments.

The federal govt has earmarked $19.5 million from Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to install solar panels in irrigation canals. $15 million of this funding has been awarded to projects in California, Oregon and Utah are are part of the IRA provisions.

Solar Builder Editor Chris Crowell and Jordyn Dollarhide, communications and media manager with BayWa r.e cover the most important takeaways for installers from the 2024 edition of the NABCEP CE event. They discuss the vibe at the event, scaling your biz, saying no to bad business, standout comments from sessions and products that stood out. The video is below.

Anza offers a way to compare and rank equipment based on customizable filters to fit the needs of a particular project. The video covers background on Anza and Borrego, demos free module procurement features and advanced options like UFLPA and supply chain risks, and more. The video is below.