Inlyte reports zero loss over 700 cycles for its iron-sodium battery tech
The startup is targeting commercial demonstration projects in 2025 and large-scale U.S. manufacturing by early 2027.
The Hydrogen Stream: Optimal PV-to-electrolyzer ratio in Italy is 1.8-2.1
Italian researchers say hydrogen storage offers more supply-side flexibility than battery storage, while a German consortium has developed a global hydrogen potential atlas for sustainable production and trade.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: GCL Perovskite secures funds for module production
GCL Perovskite says it has obtained nearly CNY 500 million ($68 million) of funding from several Chinese investors to make perovskite-silicon modules.
Delta releases new inverters for large-scale installations
Delta has unveiled the M225HV and M350HV inverters for large-scale solar projects. The M225HV handles 230 kW DC input and 225 kW output with eight maximum power point trackers (MPPT), while the M350HV supports 360 kW DC input and 350 kW output with 12 MPPT.
Expandable solar roof rack adds 1 kW of off-grid charging for EVs
US startup DartSolar says its new roof rack attachment for electric vehicles adds up to 20 miles (32 km) of additional range per day.
EPC Solaire launches mounting system for ribbed sheet metal roofs
EPC Solaire has released a new mounting system for ribbed sheet metal roofs. The French manufacturer says the new system is an ideal solution for installing rooftop PV arrays on flat roofs under renovation, preserving existing elements without structural changes.
India’s SECI awards 2 GW of solar, 1 GW/4 GWh of storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) allocated 2 GW of solar and storage projects at an average tariff of INR 3.52 ($0.04)/kWh. Reliance Power secured the largest share with 930 MW, while NTPC Green Energy won 500 MW.
Norway defining new rules for energy communities
The Norwegian government says it is creating a new regulatory framework for energy communities. The new provisions will allow PV systems up to 5 MW in size to sell power and share surplus energy within specific industrial areas.
Bslbatt unveils modular balcony battery storage system
China’s Bslbatt has introduced the MicroBox 800, a modular energy storage solution designed specifically for balcony photovoltaic (PV) systems. The system has a storage capacity of 2 kWh and features an 800 W bidirectional inverter.
New solar tracker algorithm boosts captured energy on cloudy days
PV Hardware USA has developed a solar tracker algorithm to improve energy collection in overcast conditions. The algorithm could improve output by up to 20% on some days compared to traditional sun-tracking methods.
