Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures
U.S. researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as –100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.
Quino Energy expects Indian flow battery deal to spur U.S. deployments
Energy storage in urban areas make strong use case for non-flammable flow batteries.
Over 50 House Republicans urge Trump administration to block Chinese solar inverter imports
More than 50 House Republicans are urging the Trump administration to prohibit the import of solar and battery energy storage inverters manufactured by companies from “foreign entities of concern” (FEOCs).
First Solar commits $330 million to new South Carolina factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth U.S. module manufacturing facility. The company will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
MIT researchers develop polymer film that could prevent solar panel corrosion
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say their polymer coating could be used to protect photovoltaic modules, due to its impermeability to gases. The team has demonstrated that a 60-nanometer-thick film can extend the lifetime of a perovskite crystal by several weeks.
‘It’s not a matter of sodium versus lithium, we need both’
A US research team has developed all-solid-state sodium batteries that retain performance down to subzero temperatures. The systems utilize a special chloride-based solid-electrolyte-coated cathode.
In case you missed it: Five solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Socomec commits $10 million investment, 300 manufacturing jobs in Georgia
Electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new manufacturing and distribution facility specializing in low-voltage energy performance solutions.
Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall 2 battery systems
Tesla says its recall and replacement effort stems from a contained battery-cell defect that has raised safety concerns in both the United States and Australia.
S-5! launches new clamp for solar carports
The mounting system provider said its new product is designed to fit both Cee and Zee purlin-framed structures. It features a bottom-oriented setscrew.
