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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Google has announced plans to construct a massive data center in Pine Island, Minnesota, powered by a landmark 1.9-gigawatt clean energy initiative. Central to this project is a 30-gigawatt-hour iron-air battery developed by Form Energy, which boasts a 100-hour discharge duration. This system, described as the world’s largest battery, utilizes an innovative iron-rusting process to […]
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Researchers in Germany have developed an innovative copolymer-based solar battery capable of storing energy from sunlight for several days before releasing it as green hydrogen. Created by teams at the universities of Ulm and Jena, the system boasts high efficiency, reaching 80 percent during charging and 72 percent during discharge. This breakthrough offers a scalable […]
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The German government is considering a significant policy shift that could end guaranteed financial support for small-scale rooftop solar installations. According to a leaked draft from the Economy Ministry, private solar panel systems with a capacity of up to 25 kilowatts may soon be excluded from the national feed-in remuneration scheme. Officials argue that falling […]
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