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Researchers develop a cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine as well as four nationwide laboratories have developed a way to make lithium-ion battery cathodes without making use of cobalt, a mineral plagued by price volatility and also geopolitical problems.
Sep 22, 2022 // Technology, Storage, USA, North America, University of California, Huolin Xin
Roof solar cells can be a boon for water conservation too
Electricity-generating roof solar cells not just minimize planet-warming carbon emissions, they likewise save a substantial amount of water, say a pair of Duke University researchers that have done the math.
Sep 22, 2022 // Technology, USA, North America, Duke University, Roof solar cells, Avner Vengosh, Erika Weinthal
Kenlov Renewable Energy signs first PPA
The agreement will certainly aid move the Tierra Bonita solar project forward
Sep 22, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, PPA, North America, Kenlov Renewable Energy, Yossi Gvura
Amazon adds new projects to clean energy portfolio
When functional, Amazon's projects will certainly generate 50,000 GWh of renewable resource
Sep 22, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, clean energy, Poland, India, Solar Panels, Amazon, South america, Europe, Brazil, Asia, solar farm
Lightsource BP awards 515MW solar EPC agreement
GRS will be in charge of the layout, construction as well as commissioning of 2 projects in Australia
Sep 22, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Lightsource BP, Oceania, Solar Farms
Organic Solar Cell Innovation Improves Performance And Stability
Scientists at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have actually made a development utilizing water treatment for morphology control in organic solar cells. Morphology control is basically about making and putting really tiny particles in their functioning position. The exploration has actually improved the performance and stability of large-area organic solar cells.
Sep 21, 2022 // Technology, organic solar cell, Gwangju Institute Of Science And Technology, Dong-Yu Kim
LONGi accomplishes new world record for p-type solar cell efficiency
LONGi has introduced a new world record conversion effectiveness of 26.12% for its p-type silicon heterojunction (HJT) cell.
Sep 21, 2022 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Institute for Solar Energy Research, LONGi, isfh, efficiency
Canadian Solar launches utility-scale battery, eyes 10 GWh production capacity
Solar maker and developer Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is launching an exclusive battery storage product for utility-scale applications, called the SolBank, and plans to broaden its battery manufacturing capacity to 10 GWh by the end of 2023 from the existing 2.5 GWh.
Sep 21, 2022 // Storage, Canadian Solar
South Australia hosts 5-MW solar-powered crypto mining centre
The South Australia federal government on Monday announced the opening of the state's very first solar-powered electronic mining centre, a 5-MW facility run by Lumos Digital Mining.
Sep 21, 2022 // Plants, Blockchain, Australia, Oceania, Crypto, Dong Wang, Lumos Digital Mining
Iberdrola gets EIS for 375-MW solar project in Spain
Spanish utility Iberdrola claimed on Monday it had actually acquired the environmental effect statement (EIS) for a 375-MW solar PV project it set in the region of Extremadura, western Spain.
Sep 21, 2022 // Plants, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, Solar Project
EDPR breaks ground on 240-MW solar park in Texas
EDP Renewables The United States And Canada LLC (EDPR NA) has actually commenced the building works on the 240-MW Cattleman I Solar Park in Milam County, Texas.
Sep 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, EDP Renewables, North America, PV Power Plant
OMCO Solar fixed-tilt racking made use of in 650-MW Florida PV portfolio
OMCO Solar, an U.S. solar racking as well as tracker producer, completed a 650-MWDC utility-scale solar portfolio in Florida. OMCO Solar partnered with Florida-based Moss, a nationwide solar EPC, to complete one of the largest utility-scale fixed-tilt portfolios in the United States.
Sep 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, OMCO Solar, Jason Burkett, Edwin Perkins
Panasonic unveils two new all-black solar panels exceeding 400 W.
Panasonic will today introduce 2 new lines of all-black EverVolt solar modules at the RE+ show. The new 430-W/420-W HK Black Series panel makes use of half-cut cells as well as heterojunction technology (HJT) with gapless connections. The new 400-W/390-W VK Black Series module uses half-cut PERC cells at a much more accessible cost point for residential clients.
Sep 21, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Panasonic, solar panel, Mukesh Sethi
LG ESS introduces Home 8 residential battery
LG Electronics has actually moved its focus in the solar industry entirely to its energy storage system, now that panel production has actually discontinued. The new Home 8 residential ESS was introduced this week at RE+.
Sep 21, 2022 // Storage, LG Electronics, LG ESS
LG Energy Solution need to have new RESU battery version in Q1 2023
LG Energy Solution (formerly LG Chem) has announced plans to introduce a new home battery in the very first quarter of 2023. The new prepared enhancement to the item lineup of home batteries will certainly provide a capacity of 10.6 to 35.4 kWh, depending on the variety of battery modules installed.
Sep 21, 2022 // Storage, LG Energy, Ryan Simpson