DOE and NREL seek consortium leaders in thin-film solar module advancement
The Department of Energy has released $20 million in funding to solicit participation in NREL-organized consortium of leaders in thin-film cadmium telluride module advancement.
Sonnen battery still running after 28,000 full charge cycles
The battery maker published test results indicating the longevity of its storage systems after extended use.
Philadelphia Solar plans to build 1 GW module plant in the U.S.
Site negotiations are underway for the facility, which would produce monocrystalline facial and bifacial modules for C&I and utility markets in the U.S. and abroad.
California breaks 1 GW energy storage milestone (and looks to a ‘future’ 1.21 GW moment)
Energy storage is making its presence known on California’s electricity grid as projected shortfalls widen and deepen in the coming years. (Dr. Emmett Brown just might be impressed.)
Solar module cooling techniques for the desert
Researchers tested solar panel cooling technologies and found that active techniques work better than passive ones under harsh climatic conditions.
Sunrise brief: Partners plan 6.7 MW community solar project in Maine
Also on the rise: More minerals and metals will need to be produced for the clean energy transition, new reports say; and S-5! launches a solar project app.
Senate passes bill to ban Xinjiang imports, State Department issues a warning to businesses
The bill would shift the burden of proof to importers and now heads to the House, which passed a similar measure last year. A State Department advisory warned businesses to exit supply chains with ties to the Chinese region.
New battery chemistry tweak could double electric vehicle range
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a revolutionary lithium-metal battery chemistry that they believe will allow EV batteries to almost double capacity, while also overcoming historic setbacks.
Solar checklists for Florida building, fire, and safety codes
The free checklists offer a step-by-step process for interpreting the Sunshine State’s structural, electrical, and fire safety codes as well as an equipment quality guide.
Clean energy requires metals and minerals: Can the U.S. compete?
More mining capacity will be needed to meet demand for metals and minerals for clean energy resources, and the U.S. is behind in the race, says a university researcher.
