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Calcium batteries cool down with new electrolyte
Scientists at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have developed a new class of electrolytes they say could bring calcium batteries – currently only a lab technology – a step closer to being a practical reality for energy storage.
Oct 10, 2019 // Technology, Storage, storage, Germany, Europe, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Zhenyou Li, Maximilian Fichtner, CELEST, Calcium batteries
MBRAUN: Aiding KAUST in Setting New Perovskite Record
KAUST University in Saudi Arabia breaks new world record in efficiency of perovskite tandem solar cells with the help of MBRAUN systems, reaching 33.7% certified power conversion efficiency. This ultra-high performance photovoltaic technology is essential for fast green energy transition.
Jul 4, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST
PowerBank Inks New York Military Solar-Storage PPA
PowerBank inks PPA to deliver 19 MW solar plus battery storage to New York’s DMNA, boosting resilience and advancing state-federal clean energy goals.
Oct 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PowerBank
Greenbacker acquires 110MW PV portfolio in New York from Hecate
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has signed the rights to an approximately 110MW portfolio of solar projects located in Greene and Albany counties, New York, from Hecate Energy.
Jan 7, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, New York, Charles Wheeler, North America, hecate, greenbacker, Chris Bullinger
Grenergy assigns 3 brand-new directors to stimulate European growth
Spanish programmer Grenergy has included 3 new supervisors to its group with the aim of accelerating its European renewables and power storage space procedures
Jul 20, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Europe, Grenergy, executive appointments, NextGenerationEU, Javier Espelta
PowerBank clears permits for New York brownfield community solar duo
PowerBank secured municipal approvals for two community-solar projects totaling 14.4 MW in Skaneateles, NY, with DEC clearance up next and output for ~2,100 homes
Sep 10, 2025 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, PowerBank
New residential battery inverter from Ginlong
The Chinese producer has introduced a hybrid product with a power variety of 6.5-13 kW. The device has an optimal effectiveness of 98.4%, according to Ginlong, and also battery charging/discharging performance of 97.5%.
Jun 16, 2020 // Storage, Inverters, China, Asia, Ningbo Ginlong Technologies
Brazil releases brand-new internet metering legislations for distributed generation
Brazil has published its long-anticipated net metering legislations that has presented a new framework for dispersed generation in the nation and will see any type of solar PV systems below 5MW eligible for internet metering tariffs till 2045.
Jan 11, 2022 // Policy, South america, Brazil, net metering, new regulations
SMA releases new app to simplify inverter service
SMA America has released a new mobile application, empowering PV installers with up-to-date system information, quick error analysis and repair assistance.
Oct 30, 2019 // Inverters, Software, USA, SMA, North America, Charles Morrill
SolaEon Sets New Perovskite Efficiency Record at 25.27%
SolaEon sets new efficiency record for perovskite solar modules, achieving 25.27% efficiency, solidifying its leadership in innovative solar energy solutions.
Sep 19, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, SolaEon
Astronergy launches new TOPCon n-type modules
Chinese module supplier Astronergy is to launch its initial TOPCon n-type modules under its ASTRO series.
Apr 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, topcon, Chint Solar, Astronergy, n-type module
Scientists report brand-new synapse-like phototransistor
Scientists at the UNITED STATE Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) established an advancement in energy-efficient phototransistors. Such gadgets might eventually help computer systems procedure visual info extra like the human mind and also be utilized as sensors crazes like self-driving cars.
May 5, 2021 // Technology, USA, NREL, North America, Joseph Luther, metal-halide perovskites, Jeffrey Blackburn
Solar cheapest form of brand-new power in significant markets as new tech drives sets you back lower, states WoodMac
Solar is now most affordable form of brand-new electricity in a host of international markets, driven by expense reductions as well as growth of bifaciality, large-area solar modules and trackers.
Jan 21, 2021 // Market Research, USA, Spain, Italy, India, China, LCOE, bifacial, Europe, Asia, woodmac, trackers, grid parity, North America, large-area wafers, large-area modules
New Passivation Strategy Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
Breakthrough in solar tech! UNSW researchers unleash a game-changing passivation strategy, boosting perovskite efficiency by 15% with a clever mix of halide compounds.
Oct 29, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Australia, solar cell, perovskite, Oceania, efficiency, University of New South Wales
3 new solar plants accepted by Nevada Public Utilities Commission
Nevada's Public Utilities Commission has approved 3 new Solar projects that will certainly offer an added 478 megawatts of eco-friendly electricity to the state.
Nov 27, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Nevada, North America, solar plants, Doug Cannon