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'Nuclear power is currently the most costly kind of generation, with the exception of gas peaking plants'
The most up to date edition of the World Nuclear Industry Status Report shows the torpidity of the sector continues. Simply 2.4 GW of brand-new nuclear generation capacity came online last year, compared to 98 GW of solar. The globe's operational nuclear power capacity had declined by 2.1%, to 362 GW, at the end of June.
Sep 24, 2020 // Market Research, France, South Korea, China, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, North America, Turkey, Russia, United States
What is Off-the-grid (Off-Grid)?
See island system, stand-alone system.     ← Back to Solar Energy Glossary
Sep 13, 2023
Solar module rates in the United States to rise by 15.3% in Q2 because of the Covid-19 episode
The episode of Covid-19 has actually triggered considerable interruptions to markets worldwide, consisting of the United States as well as has actually motivated the United States Senate to pass a $2.2 tn emergency situation alleviation bundle, targeted at increasing its stumbling market.
Mar 27, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, covid-19
Revolutionizing Solar Power: Lightweight Panels Transforming the Industry
Apollo Power revolutionizes solar energy with lightweight, flexible panels that can be placed anywhere. From car roofs to agricultural greenhouses, their innovative products are changing the game.
Feb 1, 2024 // Transport, Apollo Power, flexible solar panel
Towards circular business models for the PV sector
With solar energy about to reach the iconic terawatt (TW) milestone of globally installed PV capacity, waste handling and end-of-life (EoL) scenarios become a pressing matter.
Nov 1, 2019 // Opinions, pv modules, Europe, CIRCUSOL
Amplify Advanced Battery Metals and Material ETF
AMEX:BATT - Amplify Advanced Battery Metals and Material ETF - Stock Price, Quote and News Top Energy Storage ETFs  →   BATT Symbol Info
Aug 18, 2024
Stopping Perovskite Degradation: Georgia Tech Unlocks the Key
Georgia Tech researchers make breakthrough in understanding degradation of new material for solar cells, discovering a way to prevent instability by adding a thin layer of molecules. Working to further develop the tech, they aim to create an ecosystem where Georgia can lead in emerging solar energy.
Dec 21, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, Georgia Institute of Technology
How could pool floaties revolutionize the solar industry?
Sun worshipers that enjoy relaxing on pool mattresses may be on to something - two studies from Michigan’s Open Source Technology lab show the potential of a new type of floating photovoltaic (FPV) that uses foam like common pool toys.
Jan 6, 2021 // Floating PV, fpv, floating photovoltaic
Top Lithium Producing Countries With The Largest Reserves
Due to the rise in the development of electric vehicles, lithium production has seen a global boom. Between 2016 and 2020, lithium output increased from 40,000
Aug 8, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Storage
RES battery prevented complete blackout in the UK
On August 9, a thunderstorm caused 1.5 GW of generation capacity to go offline within seconds in the U.K. The incident caused millions of households to temporarily lose power but the situation could have been considerably worse if not for the country’s battery storage reserves.
Sep 9, 2019 // Storage, TESLA, UK, Australia, Europe, neoen, Oceania, RES battery
Revolutionizing Solar Power: Tandem Cells on the Rise
Unlocking the potential of tandem solar cells for a brighter, more efficient future in renewable energy. Collaboration is key to commercialization success.
Apr 29, 2024 // Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell
Balancing solar with agriculture in the US Midwest
Today we have heard of farmers in Australia unhappy at the approval given for three solar projects on agricultural land and also learned the benefits PV can bring for fish and shrimp farmers. In this op-ed for pv magazine USA, Stoel Rives LLP attorneys Sara Bergan and Thomas Braun discuss the balancing act to be made between solar and agriculture in the emerging Midwestern PV market.
Aug 29, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, Australia, Oceania, North Dakota, North America, Sara Bergan, Thomas Braun, Stoel Rives LLP
The ideal angle for e-skin energy storage
Products researchers Sungwon Lee and also Koteeswara Reddy Nandanapalli at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) developed the manufacture process with colleagues in Korea. A trick for success is splashing a specific quantity of graphene ink onto flexible substratums at a certain angle and temperature.
Oct 15, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Asia, Korea, DGIST, Graphene, Sungwon Lee, Koteeswara Reddy Nandanapalli
Smart Control at Half the Price: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric's new modular, flexible solution adds smart panel functionality to standard home electrical systems with the Square D Control Relays and Schneider Energy Monitor. App-based control, energy savings, enhanced safety, and mobile device monitoring & control make the solution easy to install and cost-effective. Available at national electrical distributors, get it quickly & easily installed by a licensed electrician.
Jul 20, 2023 // Software, Schneider Electric
Covid-19 Impact on the UK’s Energy Consumption
The global pandemic has changed the way many of us have lived our lives. For many, that has included spending more time at home, which has led us to use more energy.
Mar 12, 2021 // Grids, UK, Europe, covid-19, Energy Consumption