Multi-generation photovoltaic leaf to produce electricity, thermal energy, water
A UK research team has developed a photovoltaic leaf concept that can produce electricity, water and thermal energy in a single device. The system, inspired by a leaf, is based on a biomimetic transpiration (BT) layer that cools down the embedded PV unit and utilizes excess heat from the cell to produce water and heat energy.
First commercial gravity-based energy storage tower begins commissioning
Energy Vault has begun commissioning a 25 MW / 100 MWh energy storage tower adjacent to a wind power facility outside of Shanghai.
How big must hailstones be to damage PV systems?
The recent hail storms that occurred in northern Italy have drawn attention to the damage that these sudden and violent atmospheric events can cause to photovoltaic systems.
European warehouses store 40 GW of unsold solar panels
Rystad Energy says that about $7.8 billion of solar panels are now being stored in Europe, but European developers continued to buy solar modules from China throughout the first half of this year.
Desalinated ocean water for green hydrogen production
A California hydrogen developer and a Netherlands-based desalination company that uses waste heat as an input have formed a partnership.
Solar microgrids, tractors among semifinalists in sustainable electricity for Africa contest
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation announced 20 semifinalist recipients for a prize in green energy, with $20,000 in initial awards and the potential for five teams to compete for a $1 million grand prize.
SolarEdge introduces commercial and industrial EV charging platform
The software manages solar-attached charging EVs for sites that require dynamic load management for multiple on-site vehicles.
Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing, in talks with Sunrun & Sunnova
In a recent interview with Roth MKM, Meyer Burger indicated that new guidance on the domestic content requirement, along with manufacturing incentives, have boosted their interest in manufacturing the solar cells for their 2 GW Arizona module factory.
CSI Solar announces initial public offering pricing on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Canadian Solar’s global module, battery and inverter solutions business is issuing 541 million shares, or 15% of 3.6 billion outstanding shares, at $1.17 per share (11.10 RMB) raising the equivalent of $848 million in proceeds.
Mining operation to use solar-plus-storage project to offset 50% of energy usage
Imerys is partnering with TotalEnergies to install a 15 MW solar system and 7.5 MWh battery energy storage system for its Santa Barbara County, Calif. mining operations.
