A Spanish renewable energy firm, BlueNewables, has successfully launched its inaugural marine floating solar platform, marking a significant advancement in offshore power generation. Named Paiporta in honor of the victims of the 2024 DANA storm, the structure was deployed at the San Enrique shipyard in Vigo. The platform utilizes modular floating technology equipped with bifacial […]
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United States trade policies are fundamentally altering the global solar manufacturing landscape. With over 92% of international PV module capacity currently facing import restrictions, manufacturers are scrambling to establish supply chains that comply with complex anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) regulations. As the US prioritizes domestic production to secure its energy […]
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The history of autonomous vehicles predates modern Silicon Valley tech giants by decades, rooted in a series of experimental projects across Japan, Europe, and the United States. While contemporary companies often dominate the conversation, the foundation for self-driving technology was laid by university researchers and military-funded programs. From early vision-guided test vehicles in the 1970s […]
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Waymo has entered into a strategic partnership with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage. By transitioning battery packs from its robotaxi fleet into grid-scale storage systems, Waymo aims to deploy hundreds of megawatts of capacity across California and Texas. These repurposed batteries will capture excess energy generated by […]
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Global adoption of electric vehicles is reaching a significant milestone, with the International Energy Agency projecting that 28% of all new cars sold this year will be battery-powered. While the United States faces a decline in new EV sales due to policy headwinds and market stagnation, the rest of the world is accelerating the transition. […]
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The global solar industry faces a significant challenge as millions of tons of decommissioned photovoltaic modules are expected to reach the end of their lifespans in the coming decades. Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, warns that the sector must address recycling immediately by implementing financial mechanisms at the point of purchase. While […]
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New research from Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) highlights a significant divide in the nation’s clean energy transition, revealing that half of all households face structural obstacles to adopting rooftop solar and battery energy storage. While 4.4 million homes currently utilize solar power—contributing 13.9% of Australia’s electricity in 2025—millions of residents remain excluded from these benefits. […]
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A novel floating hydrogen power hub has successfully completed a validation phase, offering a potential breakthrough for ports struggling to provide clean energy to large vessels. By bypassing the need for complex land-based electrical grid infrastructure, this modular system delivers power directly to ships at sea. The platform integrates hydrogen fuel cells, battery storage, and […]
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An international research team led by Professor Martin Green at the University of New South Wales has released Version 68 of the “Solar Cell Efficiency Tables” in the journal Joule. This latest update introduces 21 new performance records, highlighting significant advancements in silicon, perovskite, and tandem solar technologies. Notably, the tables will transition to an […]
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New United Nations climate projections indicate that the Earth is highly likely to repeatedly exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold over the next five years. Experts warn that the planet is on track to shatter previous heat records as global temperatures climb due to the continued burning of coal, oil, and gas. This acceleration in […]
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