Magnis Energy begins production at US battery gigafactory
Australia’s Magnis Energy Technologies has launched commercial production of full-sized cells at its US factory, with plans to increase production to 38 GWh of battery cell capacity per year by the end of the decade.
Shoals reports record Q2 revenue, profit despite challenges
US balance-of-system specialist Shoals posted record revenue and gross profit in the second quarter on rising sales of components and strong demand for its combine-as-you-go system.
Optical microscopy technique to study prevention of battery failure
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have examined one of the fastest-charging anode materials by using a low-cost, lab-based optical microscopy technique. Their findings showed that particle fracture, which can reduce the storage capacity of a battery, is more common with higher rates of delithiation and in longer particles.
Australian off-grid demand gives rise to compact, pre-wired systems
Companies are starting to offer new products and services in response to booming demand for off-grid solutions in Australia.
Hygenco, Jindal Stainless sign India’s first long-term green hydrogen offtake deal
Hygenco will build, own and operate a multi-megawatt facility that will supply green hydrogen to Jindal Stainless, one of the world’s largest stainless steel producers.
Metal roofing for solar PV
Metal roofing has become a driver for roof type selection in many cases because not only is a metal/solar roof system less expensive upfront than other roof system combinations, but it also leads to improvements in the lifetime return on investment of the system.
Biden signs largest climate, energy package in US history
US President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ushering in a new decade of $370 billion in climate and energy spending.
Record solar investment keeping Chinese economy afloat
Investments in renewables are hitting new highs in China, as recurrent Covid-19 outbreaks and a crisis-stricken housing market threaten the world’s second-biggest economy, according to BloombergNEF.
High-efficiency colored BIPV panels
Researchers in China have reported a colorization strategy for solar based on photonic glass. They created solar panels that took on blue, green, and purple hues, while only dropping the efficiency of power generation from 22.6% to 21.5%.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei temporarily halts polysilicon output in Sichuan
Tongwei is temporarily halting polysilicon output in Sichuan due to high temperatures, while Yingli has completed a 5 GW N-type solar cell base in Hebei. Shangji, meanwhile, has revealed plans to build a massive wafer and solar cell factory in Jiangsu.
