Finetuning 2D Dion-Jacobson perovskites for photovoltaic applications
Canadian and U.S. researchers have investigated applying pressure to a 2D hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite to tune the optical and electronic properties to suit photovoltaic applications, light emitting diodes or other semiconductor devices.
New deep learning tech for PV inverter fault diagnosis
A team of scientists at Georgia Southern University has combined both spatial and temporal attention mechanisms to develop a new approach for PV inverter fault detection. Training the new method on a dataset created in MATLAB/Simulink, the group has compared it to a series of other data-driven and statistical-based methods and has found accuracy reached 97.35%.
Clean energy transition requires more comprehensive local planning, study says
Local energy initiatives have increased at the local level, but researchers say more focus on addressing spatial planning and economic benefits is needed in the renewable energy transition.
Solar leads as U.S. grid interconnection agreements grow 33%
Interconnection agreements grew 33% year-over-year in 2024 and are sustaining momentum through 2025, said Wood Mackenzie.
Inside perovskite solar cell durability and performance testing
Accurately measuring the performance of perovskite solar cells and modules requires significant modifications to long-established testing standards used in silicon PV. Researchers are settling on methods that rely on up to several minutes of constant light exposure and other time-consuming procedures. These may be fine for the laboratory setting, but those looking to produce this technology at scale need standardized methods that can characterize cells and modules at a much faster rate.
Dynamic pricing is superior to virtual power plants, says dynamic pricing pioneer
As California pursues dynamic pricing of electricity to help integrate renewable generation, industry pioneer Edward Cazalet says dynamic pricing can meet California’s demand flexibility needs better than virtual power plants can.
PJM could fast-track 102 GW solar, 24 GW storage at underused points of interconnection
The nation’s largest grid operator could enable deployment of much-needed renewable capacity in the next 1-2 years, researchers found.
Solaires Entreprises ships indoor perovskite PV modules to first customer
Solaires Enterprises, a Canadian perovskite startup, has begun supplying indoor PV modules for integration into sensor devices, marking its first commercial shipment.
Space-based solar power advances to the launch pad
Experts on a SpaceNews webinar say the technology is ‘having a moment,’ with projects scheduled for deployment as early as 2026.
Ocean-going saildrones tap solar, wind for long-duration monitoring
The U.S.-based ocean technology company has developed a range of data-collecting uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) powered by solar and wind. They are designed to operate in harsh maritime conditions, above and below the sea surface, to carry out science, commercial, and defense missions.
