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.
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.
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.
ADS-TEC Energy to open U.S. EV charging manufacturing facility in Auburn, Alabama
The German company plans to invest $8 million into the new facility which will lead to 180 new jobs.
Solar electric camper boat
The POL Lux from Sweden is a catamaran boat design with dual electric motors and a solar canopy that can covert into a private sleeping area.
