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Sono to make its solar electric car at Finnish agreement manufacturer
German solar-powered car company Sono Group (NASDAQ: SEV) on Tuesday said it has signed a binding term sheet to generate its Sion solar electrical vehicle at Finnish agreement supplier Valmet Automotive.
Apr 7, 2022 // Transport, Germany, Europe, Sono, solar electric car
Mercedes' newest electrical car features thin-film solar cells on the roofing
The solar roof covering was created in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Jan 6, 2022 // Transport, Germany, Europe, Mercedes
Uppsala University Shatters Solar Cell Efficiency Record
Uppsala University breaks world record with 23.64% efficiency in CIGS solar cells, aiming for over 30% efficiency with reasonable production costs.
Feb 27, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Uppsala University
Lightyear One solar-powered e-car is to surpass power grid
At first, Lightyear One was aimed at WSC. From the very beginning, the venture was seeking independence from charging points, and excellent efficiency along with design combining super aero dynamic properties and solar solution.
Dec 5, 2019 // Storage, Grids, Transport, TESLA, Lightyear One, WSC
Lightsource BP readying construction of 70MW trio for US university
Lightsource BP is days away from launching construction works for a utility-scale solar pipeline it will deploy for a US university, set to go live next year.
Aug 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, PPA, PV Tech, pv power plants, solar pv, ssfusa, Lightsource BP, US university, Pennsylvania, North America
Aberystwyth University gets green light for ₤ 2.9 m solar farm
Aberystwyth University has obtained the green light for the advancement of a ₤ 2.9 million solar array ashore adjacent to its Fferm Penglais trainee accommodation.
Nov 29, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, UK, Europe, solar farm, ground mount solar, Aberystwyth University, Salix
America's $25,000 Electric Car: What to Expect
US electric vehicle prices dropping, but still lag behind global market. GM, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla racing to offer $25,000 EVs to meet practicality demand.
Jun 18, 2024 // Transport, USA, North America
University of Surrey awarded brand-new financing for perovskite solar cell research
A consortium led by the University of Surrey has been awarded near Pounds 3 million to assist layout perovskite solar cells to power wearable modern technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Aug 26, 2021 // Technology, UK, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, University of Surrey, Ravi Silva, Wei Zhang
Indian university to operate solar microgrid pilots
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has issued an expression of interest to set up three solar-backed microgrid projects in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The deadline for submissions for prospective developers is Aug. 30.
Aug 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, storage, India, Asia, Indian Institute of Technology, microgrid, Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd., Synergy Systems and Solutions
Solar to power 7MW ‘water battery’ at Aussie university
Energy use by air conditioning can be both expensive and taxing for the environment, with the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, Australia, set to trial a three-storey ‘water battery’ to reduce both energy demand and cost.
Sep 4, 2019 // Storage, Thermal, Australia, queensland, Oceania, thermal energy storage, air conditioning, water battery, cooling, USC
Sono Motors introduces campaign to rescue Sion solar car project
German solar mobility firm Sono Motors has released a campaign to save its Sion solar-electric car, which seeks to protect 3,500 Sion appointments, as it admitted it fell short to elevate adequate funds to continue the project.
Dec 12, 2022 // Transport, Sono Motors, Sion
Nalanda University tenders for 5000 KW AC Solar System
Nalanda University-- Rajgir, has actually suggested a tender for settling up of 5000 KW AC, 1.3 ILR/6.5 DC capacity grid connected ground placed solar PV system at the irreversible school (Phase I).
Nov 9, 2020 // Plants, India, Asia, solar plants, Nalanda University
Bahrain’s Record Rooftop Solar Powers Steel Decarbonization
Bahrain unveils the world’s largest 123 MWp rooftop solar at a steel complex—slashing emissions, cutting energy costs, hedging fuel volatility, and setting a Gulf-wide decarbonization blueprint.
Dec 3, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Asia, rooftop PV, middle east, renewables, Bahrain, industrial decarbonization
Purdue University Creates Safer Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries
The new batteries are created from new composite products.
The new battery shows exceptional thermal stability up to around 330 degrees Celsius.
Mar 13, 2023 // Storage, Lithium-ion batteries, Purdue University, spe, Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, engineers, Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology, solid polymer electrolyte, solid-state, thermal stability, Vilas Pol
Strong winds flip cars competing in the World Solar Challenge
A solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia.
Oct 16, 2019 // Transport, Australia, World Solar Challenge, Oceania, Chris Selwood
