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Researchers evaluate viability of ‘direct’ green hydrogen fuel production

Rather than using solar or wind to power electrolysis, researchers are testing the competitiveness of photoelectrochemical cells for producing emissions-free hydrogen fuels.

TOPCon shingle solar cell achieves 22.0% efficiency via thermal laser separation

Scientists from Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE and US panel maker Solaria have applied thermal laser separation and post-metallization passivated edge technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell production. They have developed shingle PV devices that are more efficient than cells built with conventional laser scribing and mechanical cleaving methods.

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Sono Motors scraps development of Sion solar cars

Sono Motors, a solar electric-vehicle manufacturer in Germany, has terminated its Sion passenger car development program, as it has failed to secure enough funding to support pre-series production. It says it will now focus exclusively on retrofitting and integrating its patented solar technology into third-party vehicles.

Energy storage as a transmission system asset

At a grid-scale energy storage panel at Intersolar North America, industry leaders pointed to international storage project case studies that could be replicated in the U.S.

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13 European PV equipment makers pitch their machines to U.S. PV manufacturers

A $1 to $1.5 billion U.S. market opportunity awaits PV equipment manufacturers through 2030, said a McKinsey consultant, at a Washington D.C. event that brought together potential equipment buyers and sellers.

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FREYR Battery signs 10 GWh plus battery agreement

The non-binding agreement with Impact Clean Power covers batteries produced through 2030 and may be worth $1.8 billion.

2022 saw a drop in solar funding, strong rise in acquisitions

Mercom reports that it was the second highest year for solar mergers and acquisitions, with an estimated 66 GW of solar projects sold to new buyers in 2022.

Sunrise brief: Researchers develop solar-powered waste-to-fuel system

Also on the rise: Community solar on New Jersey self-storage facility benefits low-income residents. Solar4America begins module production at California factory with wafer plans announced. And more.

Researchers develop solar-powered waste-to-fuel system

The University of Cambridge developed a device that converts plastics and greenhouse gases to usable fuels and products.

Schneider Electric launches home energy management system that integrates solar, storage, EV charging and appliances

The Schneider Home platform’s five components include a smartphone app to help monitor and allocate energy resources.

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