BatX Energies partners LW3 on battery passports
BatX Energies, a lithium battery recycler, will leverage LW3’s blockchain- and IoT-based digital product passport solutions for comprehensive tracking of battery history, usage, and material provenance from production to end-of-life, ensuring a circular economy for battery materials.
A look at next generation battery cells
The battery industry is experiencing a seismic shift with advancements in prismatic cell technology, led by companies like Cornex, which promise to reshape energy storage solutions.
Japan’s Toyo plans 2 GW solar cell factory in Ethiopia
Tokyo-based Toyo Co. says it will invest $60 million in a new 2 GW solar cell factory in Ethiopia, to mostly serve the US market.
Waaree Energies IPO to open for subscription on Oct. 21
Waaree Energies intends to utilise INR 27,750 million from the net proceeds to part finance the cost of setting up a 6 GW wafer-to-PV module capacity in Odisha under production-linked incentive (PLI) Scheme. The balance will go towards general corporate purposes.
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: A game changer for residential rooftop solar uptake in India
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana has attracted 13 million registrations and 1.8 million applications in first six months of its launch, leading to about 1.8 GW of new residential rooftop solar installation.
Rayzon Solar secures 216 MW PV module supply contract with Larsen & Toubro
Rayzon Solar will supply 216 MW of its PV modules for floating solar projects in Panchet and Ramagundam, and a ground-based project in Bihar, being executed by Larsen & Toubro on a turnkey basis.
The Hydrogen Stream: Harvard researchers say H2 costs underestimated
Harvard University researchers say hydrogen costs are underestimated due to unaccounted storage and distribution variability across sectors, while Kore Infrastructure has told pv magazine that it aims to reach a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) of between $1/kg and $2/kg.
Solid-state Li-ion batteries: The next frontier in EV performance
Solid-state batteries are gaining attention as traditional Li-ion batteries pose unique challenges of limited range accompanied by slow charging speed. Solid-state batteries consist of a solid electrolyte, which is sensitive to moisture, mandating a highly controlled manufacturing environment.
Australia’s SunDrive teams with Trina on solar tech development
Solar cell technology innovator SunDrive Solar will join forces with Chinese PV manufacturing giant Trinasolar to develop “cutting-edge” manufacturing facilities and bring Australian-made solar panels to market at scale.
SolarEdge unveils inverters for smaller solar projects
Israel-based inverter maker SolarEdge has unveiled its new TerraMax Inverter, which boasts 99% efficiency and enables 200% DC oversizing. It features an integrated night-time PID rectifier and is paired with the company’s H1300 Power Optimizers.
