Harris names clean energy advocate Governor Tim Walz as VP pick
The Harris-Walz ticket wins on climate, according to clean energy supporters.
New discovery paves the way for more efficient perovskite solar cells
Researchers from University of Texas have used computational methods to study the formation of polarons in halide perovskites. The findings revealed topological vortices in polaron quasiparticles.
Quantum algorithm for photovoltaic maximum power point tracking
Researchers have developed a quantum particle swarm optimization algorithm for maximum power point tracking that reportedly generates 3.33% more power in higher temperature tests and 0.89% more power in partial shading tests compared to conventional swarm optimization algorithms.
Sunrise brief: Goldman Sachs invests $440 million in renewable independent power producer
Also on the rise: Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto. And more.
Solar array installed for mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa
The Europa Clipper mission will send a craft the size of a basketball court to Europa, a moon considered a potential habitat for life.
Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto
The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto.
$500 billion into solar in 2024
The International Energy Agency projects that solar will attract more investment than all other electricity generation sources combined. Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year.
Goldman Sachs invests $440 million in renewable independent power producer
The strategic investment in BrightNight will support the development of utility, commercial, and industrial solar and energy storage projects.
Liquid metal battery storage specialist Ambri emerges from restructuring
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the calcium-antimony liquid metal battery startup incubated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has now confirmed the closing of the sale of its assets.
New battery sizing approach for virtual synchronous generators, control-based grid-forming inverters
A group of researchers has outlined a new methodology to determine the minimum power rating of energy storage systems (ESSs) used for emergency under-frequency response. The ESS size must be calculated to maintain the frequency within the standard operating range.
