Buildings Can Offer Gigawatts Of New Peak Capacity As ‘batteries'
Modeling shows that shifting just one-third of the electricity consumption of commercial and institutional buildings in
PV Magazine International 12:37 pm on May 9, 2024
The report highlights global polysilicon oversupply, China's tightening finance affecting Chin's PV industry, and updates on perovskite progress. It also discusses the potential of grid-interactive buildings to reduce costs and carbon footprint in Australia if leveraged properly by government policy and private sector collaboration.
- Global market dynamics: Overview of polysilicon oversupply, China's financial challenges impacting the industry.
- Solar glass advancements: Exploration of burgeoning solar glass technologies within U.S markets.
- Perovskite progress: Discussion on recent developments in perovskite photovoltaics, emphasizing its importance for future PV growth.
- Grid-interactive buildings & energy efficiency: Highlighting Australia's missed potential and advocating updated policies to harness smart building technology.
- Governmental role & industry collaboration: Recommendations for policy changes, demand flexibility implementation, and collaborative efforts between various sectors.
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