Perovskite tandem provider integrates with existing solar manufacturing lines
While many perovskite developers pursue a 2-terminal format, which poses design and production constraints, Caelux uses a 4-terminal approach that bypasses technical challenges.
The challenge of truly clean-powered operations
Growing corporate interest in hourly matching power purchase agreements (PPAs) is expected to drive the pairing of PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with potential broader impacts on the energy procurement market, as Neil Ford reports.
Space-to-earth solar transmission startup Aetherflux raises $50 million
The California-based company plans to transmit energy from satellites to ground stations.
Idaho Power proposes to gut rooftop solar grid export payments
The utility proposed a 60% cut to net metering rates, extending cuts that took place last year, and dropping the rate to about 2 cents per kWh.
Ecoflow launches 286 Wh portable power generator
The US-based company said its new River 3 Plus portable power station recharges from 0% to 100% in just one hour via AC outlet A version that includes wireless charging via an integrated 5,000 mAh power bank will be available later this year.
Avangrid activates 300,000 solar panel project in Ohio
The project employed 500 people at peak construction and adds 150 MW of capacity to the grid.
Greenbacker renewable energy posts $242 million net loss in 2024
The company is evaluating strategic alternatives as inflationary pressures, supply chain imbalances and increasing insurance costs have lowered net asset values, said the renewable energy infrastructure investor in its 2024 financial report.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.
Thin-film solar patents, manufacturing equipment listed for sale
A cancelled factory led to the sale. The solar cells produced by the equipment are “game-changing tech at liquidation values,” said the seller.
Solar design software Scanifly integrates Pegasus rooftop racking
The two have partnered to integrate 3D drone imagery solar panel placement software and racking design on one platform.
