Ryan Kennedy
NASA to test solar-powered propulsion for asteroid defense
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission will employ roll-out solar arrays and an electric propulsion system to redirect Earthbound asteroids.
U.S.-based EV charger maker enters European market
Volta designs chargers with integrated advertising space and targets high-visibility commercial spaces.
Canadian manufacturer launches 800 W tandem-module solar PV
The solar panel is manufactured by Mitrex, producer of building integrated photovoltaics.
APS launches residential battery rebate
Rebates are offered to home battery-owning customers who share data or dispatch power during peak hours.
Solar EV charging stations are deployed in NYC
Beam Global installed the stations which are pre-constructed for rapid installation.
Partnership formed for molten salt long duration energy storage
Malta announced a partnership with Bechtel to deploy electro-thermal energy storage systems that are capable of durations of 10-150+ hours.
Hydrostor plans another compressed air energy storage project
Paperwork was filed with the California Energy Commission to develop the project for installation in Kern County, California, a hotbed for solar and energy storage projects.
Centipede battery energy storage launched by Powin
The battery features a modular design with pre-integrated segments that contain batteries, thermal management, and safety systems.
Discovery boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency by up to 18%
Researchers said they achieved a new benchmark for 2D perovskite efficiency by discovering an effect whereby sunlight causes the material to contract, enabling greater efficiency.
Solar capacity additions show a recovery from a subdued 2020
The FERC’s latest data release shows solar led new generating capacity with 8,410 MW added through the first three quarters of 2021.
