Researchers at the University of Surrey have achieved a significant breakthrough in sodium-ion battery technology by developing a water-rich cathode that nearly doubles energy storage capacity. While lithium-ion batteries currently dominate the market due to their high energy density, sodium-ion alternatives are gaining traction as a safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective option. By utilizing nanostructured […]
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A legislative movement is sweeping across the United States as lawmakers in 28 states and Washington, D.C., push to legalize “plug-and-play” balcony solar systems. While Utah currently stands as the only state with explicit protections for these small-scale installations, a surge of bipartisan bills aims to bypass traditional utility hurdles. These portable devices, which plug […]
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The United States is poised for a historic expansion of its power grid in 2026, with clean energy sources accounting for the vast majority of new capacity. Despite political efforts to favor fossil fuels, federal data indicates that a record-breaking 86 gigawatts of new electricity generation will be added this year. Solar energy leads the […]
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Greece is launching a new 130 MW agrivoltaic program starting March 4, as the national distribution grid operator begins accepting applications for dual-use solar installations. The initiative, established under recent legislation, allocates 10 MW of capacity to each of the country’s 13 regional prefectures. Exclusively available to farmers, the scheme allows for individual systems up […]
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A recent investigation into Spain’s commercial and industrial solar sector has uncovered widespread technical and administrative failures following the rapid market expansion between 2019 and 2022. Audits of over 800 installations revealed that every single system inspected suffered from at least one significant deficiency. These issues range from improperly installed inverters and non-compliant solar modules […]
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Aberdeen City Council has officially ended its ambitious hydrogen bus program, opting to retire and sell its fleet of 25 double-decker vehicles. Once touted as a global pioneer in clean transport, the initiative succumbed to prohibitive operating costs, infrastructure failures, and the superior efficiency of battery electric alternatives. The decision marks a significant pivot for […]
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Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have developed a revolutionary liquid material capable of capturing and storing solar energy for months at a time. This molecular solar-thermal (MOST) system uses specially engineered pyrimidone molecules that change shape when exposed to sunlight, effectively “winding” like a microscopic spring to hold energy. Unlike traditional batteries […]
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SolarPower Europe has introduced new industry guidelines aimed at optimizing the development and operation of hybrid solar PV and battery storage systems. Unveiled at the Solar Quality Summit in Madrid, the publications include the first Technical Due Diligence Guidelines and an updated Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) report. These documents provide a comprehensive framework for […]
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Innovative research is bridging the gap between electronic waste and sustainable energy by repurposing discarded mobile phone batteries and paper mill byproducts. By combining extracted metals with industrial lignin, scientists have developed high-performance components for sodium-ion batteries. This breakthrough offers a dual solution to the growing global e-waste crisis and the environmental impact of the […]
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Innovative vertical solar “trees” are being deployed in the Tyrolean Alps to provide clean energy for high-altitude ski resorts. Developed by Helioplant in collaboration with SolarEdge, these unique cross-shaped installations prevent snow accumulation while maximizing energy yield through bifacial solar module technology. Located in Sölden at altitudes reaching 3,000 meters, the project will consist of […]
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