Longi releases wafers for TOPCon, heterojunction, back-contact cell tech
Chinese manufacturer Longi says that its new Tera wafers offer a notable efficiency boost of approximately 0.1% across various cell technologies.
Producing hydrogen via microalgae-bacteria coculture
A group of researchers has identified a multispecies bacterial community that could reportedly increase the efficiency of hydrogen generation via microbial metabolism. The proposed hydrogen system achieved a more than double production rate compared to common biological hydrogen production technologies.
Hyundai Motor, Kia partner with Exide Energy for EV battery localization in India
The partnership with Exide Energy enables Hyundai Motor and Kia to equip their future electric vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market with locally produced lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Strategic challenges and choices in meeting Net Zero
One of the measures to achieve net-zero emissions and sustainability lies in transitioning from conventional energy sources to renewable and green energy alternatives. This article focuses on the transition process for businesses. It delves into the entire life cycle of this transition, encompassing regulatory frameworks, strategies, and the requisite consideration of investments needed to facilitate this shift towards a more sustainable future.
SJVN launches 100 MW solar EPC tender
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL), an arm of SJVN Ltd, has invited bids to install and commission a 100 MW solar power project in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Bidding closes on April 26.
Perovskite-perovskite tandem solar cell based on tin-lead top device achieves 28.20% efficiency
Developed by a research group in China, the two-terminal all-perovskite tandem device utilizes a 23.11%-efficient single-junction top cell relying on an optimized Sn-Pb perovskite material. The perovskite-perovskite cell was also able to retain 95.7% of the initial efficiency after being stored in a glovebox for 2,200 h.
US government funds pilot project for heated sand energy storage
The US Department of Energy is funding a pilot project to demonstrate the commercial viability of storing energy in heated sand, which is capable of producing 135 MW of power for five days.
Solar wafer prices plummet, amid high inventory and low profit dominating the market
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Ashok Nair to lead Waaree sales and business development in USA
Ashok Nair will lead sales and business development for Waaree Energies in the Americas region.
Greenfuel Energy launches wall-mount lithium batteries for home inverters
Greenfuel residential lithium batteries are available in 12.8V 100Ah, 25.6V 100Ah, and 48V 100Ah configurations, catering to power requirements ranging from 1 kW to 5 kW.
