Thornova Solar has successfully supplied photovoltaic modules for a pioneering 10 MW PV plant in Suzhou City, China, which features innovative polyurethane composite structures. This marks the first installation globally to utilize such composite materials, aiming to enhance durability, reduce weight, and improve installation efficiency. The project, developed by Suzhou Freeneep Technology, showcases these advanced […]
The International Energy Agency’s *Electricity 2025* report forecasts a significant surge in global electricity demand through 2027, driven by electrification in buildings, transportation, and industry, alongside rising needs for air conditioning and data centers. Emerging economies, particularly China and India, will account for 85% of the demand growth, with China’s electricity consumption growing faster than […]
The April 2024 report by the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) examines how climate-related risks are addressed within International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their impact on financial statements, focusing on financial stability. It identifies four key issues: incomplete incorporation of climate-related risks in market prices, potentially leading to asset overvaluation or liability undervaluation; challenges […]
The 2024 Annual Report by the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council emphasizes the critical role of LDES in achieving global decarbonization and supporting the energy transition. It highlights four key findings: LDES is essential for integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) and decarbonizing energy systems, including power and industrial heat; it must scale 50 times […]
Envision Energy, a Chinese leader in green technology, has announced a major advancement with its two-blade wind turbine, revealing that it has achieved over 500 days of stable operation and a remarkable 99.3% availability rate. This prototype is built on the Model X platform and utilizes high-speed DFIG technology, showing performance comparable to traditional three-blade […]
A new development in indoor solar cell technology has emerged from a team at University College London, which has engineered perovskite-based solar cells that are six times more efficient than current commercial options. These cells harness indoor light, potentially providing a sustainable power source for billions of small electronic devices that usually rely on battery […]
Researchers are exploring the potential of floating solar panels on water bodies in the U.S. Northeast, which could generate more energy per square foot than traditional land-based systems. A study from Cornell indicated that using just 3.5% of available water bodies could satisfy 25% of the region’s solar energy requirements by 2050. While floating solar […]
Solid-state batteries are often considered a revolutionary solution for electric vehicles due to their potential to significantly lower costs, reduce weight, and double range compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, despite the high expectations and substantial investments from automakers and governments, challenges in technology development and manufacturing scale remain. Experts are divided on the timeline […]
On August 11, 2025, a massive influx of jellyfish led to the automatic shutdown of four nuclear reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France. The facility, operated by EDF (Électricité de France), is one of the country’s largest nuclear plants, with a total capacity of approximately 5,400 megawatts across its six reactors. […]
Top insurers are increasingly concerned that the climate crisis may surpass their ability to provide coverage, potentially making entire regions uninsurable. Günther Thallinger from Allianz highlighted that as temperatures rise, the feasibility of insuring mortgages and investments diminishes, leading to socio-economic challenges. He noted that with many economic losses from natural disasters currently uninsured, the […]
