A study by Fraunhofer ISE and its partners indicates that integrating solar technology into vehicles could significantly alleviate pressure on Europe’s power grid. By analyzing 1.3 million kilometers of driving data across 23 vehicle types, researchers determined that passenger cars could cover between 55% and 80% of their annual energy needs through vehicle-integrated photovoltaics (VIPV). […]
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Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have engineered a solid-state lithium-metal battery that achieves a high energy density of 451.5 Wh/kg. This breakthrough technology supports ultra-fast charging, successfully completing 700 cycles with 81.9 percent capacity retention under a 20C charging rate. By utilizing a novel “compatibilizing-solvent plasticization” strategy for polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) electrolytes, the […]
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Vietnam’s state-owned power utility, EVNGENCO1, has unveiled plans to develop 270MW of new floating solar PV capacity across three hydropower reservoirs located in the Lam Dong province. The proposed initiative includes a 96MW installation at Dai Ninh Lake, a 100MW site at Ham Thuan Lake, and a 70MW project at Da Mi Lake. By utilizing […]
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Romania is shifting its renewable energy strategy by pivoting away from direct household solar installation grants toward supporting battery energy storage systems. The Environmental Fund Administration has decided against running the Casa Verde photovoltaic program this year, opting instead to redirect funds toward water and sewer infrastructure. With over 250,000 prosumers already established in the […]
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EDF power solutions has entered into a significant five-year framework agreement to purchase up to 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) from Ford Energy. Starting in 2028, EDF will have the capacity to procure 4 GWh of Ford’s containerized storage technology annually. This partnership highlights the market demand for reliable, industrial-scale energy storage […]
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Toyo Co. is challenging a recent anti-circumvention petition filed by the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade (AASMT), which alleges the company evades US solar duties through its Ethiopian operations. Toyo’s Chief Strategy Officer, Rhone Resch, dismissed the claims as inaccurate and misleading, asserting that the company remains fully compliant with trade regulations. Toyo […]
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Tesla is establishing a major solar panel manufacturing hub in Brookshire, Texas, near Houston, marking a significant step toward its goal of reaching 100 GW of annual solar production capacity. The new facility will be co-located with the company’s existing Megapack Megafactory, creating a centralized site for energy storage and solar production. Unlike previous, more […]
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Solar energy development is entering a new era as projects transition from megawatt-scale installations to massive, multi-gigawatt power plants. Driven by falling costs and improved installation techniques, developers are increasingly targeting remote, sun-rich regions to create vast energy hubs. This shift requires unprecedented levels of land access, workforce mobilization, and transmission infrastructure. From the salt […]
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The French startup Carbon has officially canceled its ambitious gigafactory project in Fos-sur-Mer, which aimed to establish a 5 GW integrated solar manufacturing chain. Despite being designated a Project of Major National Interest, the €1.5 billion initiative collapsed due to a lack of regulatory clarity and insufficient investor guarantees. The founders cited the absence of […]
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Dutch startup Resilicon is spearheading an effort to revitalize European polysilicon production, aiming to overcome the continent’s historical reliance on lower-cost Asian supply chains. By leveraging renewable energy from North Sea wind farms and focusing on high-purity, premium-grade silicon, the company seeks to carve out a niche in the semiconductor and solar PV sectors. With […]
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