IEA-PVPS calls for harmonized testing, certification for building-integrated photovoltaics
The latest report from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says the building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) industry is facing significant challenges due to a lack of clear testing and certification procedures. It says international consensus and the harmonization of certification processes will be crucial for widespread adoption of the technology.
Canadian scientists build micro III-V solar cells with record-breaking open circuit voltage
The proposed cell is based on indium gallium phosphide (InGaP), indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) and germanium (Ge) and has an active area of 0.25 mm2. It can be used for applications in micro-concentrator photovoltaics (CPV).
Sunrise brief Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five U.S. states
Also on the rise: Massachusetts city sources solar power from Illinois, Stationary storage installations surge to 170 GWh in 2024, and more.
Lithium-ion battery recycler awarded $144 million DOE grant
American Battery Technology Company received funds to construct a recycling facility with a 100,000 tons annual processing capacity.
Massachusetts city sources solar power from Illinois
The electrons won’t be delivered across state lines, but the City of Cambridge will match its electricity use with a virtual power purchase agreement from a solar project in Champaign County, Illinois.
Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five U.S. states
The 31 community solar projects will be in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Jones Power tapped for civil construction for two large Arizona solar-storage projects
The two project sites are located near Phoenix and Tucson.
Moving energy via batteries on railways
SunTrain is hoping to ship renewable energy via battery-powered trains, charged from solar and wind, using rail networks.
EV charging microgrid project powered by lead batteries
The developers of the first-of-its-kind lead battery-powered EV charging station, currently located in Missouri, say they plan to roll it out across the U.S.
Phillips 66 to power oil refinery with solar
The global oil business partnered with NextEra Energy to develop on-site solar power to run its refinery.
