Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) has secured a €650 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the Princess Elisabeth Island project. This artificial energy island in the North Sea aims to add 3.5 GW of offshore wind capacity to Belgium’s power grid, reducing the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and increasing energy security. […]
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Developing a revolutionary solution for agricultural greenhouses, Swiss startup Voltiris has developed a technology that makes it possible to use solar energy for both plant growth and electricity generation. The new system separates sunlight through spectral filters, directing the wavelengths needed by plants into the greenhouse and converting the remaining light into electricity. This way, […]
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While fires in lithium-ion energy storage systems remain extremely rare, with a reported risk of just 0.005% to 0.01%, recent incidents have highlighted the importance of proper installation, maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. Experts emphasize that every fire is one too many, urging operators and installers to follow stringent protocols to prevent potential hazards. […]
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Shanghai-based solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with its N-type TOPCon-based perovskite tandem solar panel, reaching a record conversion efficiency of 33.84%. Independently verified by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, this advancement surpasses the company’s previous record of 33.24% and marks JinkoSolar’s 27th world record for photovoltaic (PV) efficiency […]
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