Ultrathin solar cells self-repair radiation damage in space
Third-party testing confirms a high level of resilience to the conditions of space in silicon-based solar cells developed by Arizona-based Solestial.
Oregon research highlights zinc metal battery improvements
An Oregon State University research group has developed a zinc metal anode electrolyte that raises the efficiency of zinc battery cells to nearly 100%, a breakthrough as companies scramble to find non-lithium-ion alternatives to supplement a growing U.S. energy storage market.
Sunrise brief: North Carolina rulings dent rooftop solar value
Also on the rise: Over 500 MWh standalone battery storage facility enters operation in Texas. Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action. And more.
Over 500 MWh standalone battery storage facility enters operation in Texas
The battery is the largest merchant energy storage facility in the world. Wärtsilä Energy and Eolian LP partnered for the 200 MW grid-scale battery system.
Temperature estimates for floating PV modules
Scientists from the United States and Brazil have developed four different ways to estimate the temperature of floating PV modules. They validated the models with temperature measurements from a floating solar plant in Brazil.
Get what you pay for with high-efficiency PV modules
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has calculated the price premium that solar developers will swallow in return for the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) savings offered by the latest generation of high-efficiency PV modules.
Sunrise brief: LG Energy Solution quadruples investment in U.S. battery manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density. BIPV window coating maker seeks DOE loan guarantee. And more.
Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density
Amprius received third-party verification of the performance of its battery cell that offers high power density in a lightweight package.
Renewables generation predictability can improve profitability
A study from the University of Adelaide shows how improved predictability can improve the operation of solar assets.
Assessing the area intensity of PV
Solar is wrongly perceived by some people to be an area-intensive energy generation technology requiring much more space than conventional fossil-fuel power plants.
