Shenzhen Stock Exchange rejects Das Solar’s listing plan
China’s Shenzhen Stock Exchange has terminated Das Solar’s initial public offering (IPO) application in response to the withdrawal of its sponsor, Sinolink Securities. The decision ends Das Solar’s eight-month bid to go public.
Chinese scientists achieve record-breaking 20% efficiency in single-junction organic solar cell
Researchers from the Wuhan University of Technology in China have designed and synthesized a new non-fullerene acceptor for organic solar cells. One of their fabricated devices achieved the highest certified efficiency ever reported for single-junction organic solar cells.
Northvolt closes Cuberg’s ops, shifts lithium-metal battery R&D to Sweden
Three years after acquiring US-based Cuberg, Swedish battery maker Northvolt has decided to shut down the California unit and move future lithium-metal battery R&D to Sweden.
New direct lightning protection design for east-west rooftop PV systems
Scientists in the Emirates have developed a novel lightning mast layout that reportedly eliminates shading effect on PV panels. The proposed approach also addresses earth grid requirements under varying moisture conditions.
Scientists set new efficiency target for monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
Researchers at the University of Sydney have achieved a 30% efficiency rating with a monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell and now have their sights set on a new target.
Direct vs. indirect coupling in PV-driven hydrogen generation
Researchers in Spain have made a comparative analysis of annual PV-powered hydrogen production for direct and indirect configurations and have found that indirect systems not only produce more hydrogen but also that they show higher resilience to module power losses.
Sineng Electric turns on 150 MW/300 MWh of storage in China
Sineng Electric has switched on a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone energy storage station in Guangxi, China, featuring battery energy storage system (BESS) containers, a central power conversion system (PCS), and a booster station.
PV module cooling tech based on single-channel containing nanofluids
Scientists in Mexico have conceived a new solar module cooling tech that can reportedly improve PV power generation by up to 2%. The system uses nanofluids embedded in an aluminum single-channel attached to the back of the panel.
The Hydrogen Stream: US companies, institutions present hydrogen plans
As the hydrogen project in Appalachia moves on, American Airlines confirms its commitment to hydrogen aircrafts. Meanwhile, a Scottish distillery might soon run on hydrogen for whisky production.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi gets green light for 1.05 GW wind, solar
Longi Green Energy says it obtained regulatory approval for a 1.05 GW wind-solar-hydrogen project in Inner Mongolia, while Jolywood Technology says it has delayed its 7.2 GW residential solar project due to adverse market conditions.
