Monolithic perovskite-organic tandem solar cell achieves 24.27% efficiency
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed a monolithic perovskite-organic tandem solar cell with a wide-bandgap subcell that reportedly provides “remarkable” stability. The tandem device achieved one of the highest efficiencies ever reported for this type of solar cell technology.
PV systems can now support grid as fossil fuels decline, says IEA-PVPS
A new report by the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaics Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says that existing PV systems have the technical capabilities to provide various frequency-related grid services.
China’s largest electrochemical storage facility achieves grid connection
Huadian (Haixi) New Energy Co. has connected the 270 MW/1,080 MWh Togdjog Shared Energy Storage Station to the grid in China’s Qinghai province, marking the start of operations for China’s largest single electrochemical storage facility.
Alight, Svea Solar sign agreements with Sveaskog for 2 GW of solar in Sweden
Sveaskog, Sweden’s largest landowner, is teaming up with solar companies Alight and Svea Solar to develop 2 GW of new solar capacity. The first two projects under the agreement are already underway.
Moldova kicks off first renewables auction
Moldova aims to procure 60 MW of solar in its first renewables auction. Successful investors will secure fixed price guarantees for power generated over periods of 15 years. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025.
Gibraltar launches solar tender for airport
The government of Gibraltar has started accepting bids to design, install, operate, and maintain a solar panel array at Gibraltar International Airport. The deadline for applications is Sept. 20.
Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Australia, New Zealand
Nearly a decade after the first iteration of its Powerwall home battery system was released, Tesla has officially launched the Powerwall 3 in Australia and New Zealand, with the first deliveries expected in September.
Solar PV flooring for residential, commercial use
Turkey-based Ankara Solar Energy launched its own brand of walkable PV flooring for residential and commercial projects. Its 30 W and 120 W square panels with anti-slip glass front covers are sold with a supportive pedestal system, and are now available for the European and U.S. markets.
BII, Norfund to invest in IndiGrid’s green transmission projects
British International Investment (BII) and the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (Norfund) say they will invest in three IndiGrid inter-state transmission system projects that are currently under construction in India.
U.S. solar car race success for two Canadian teams
Solar car teams from Canada outperformed in two categories of the latest Electrek American Solar Challenge. The student team from Polytechnique Montréal won first in the multiple occupant vehicle category, and the students from École de technologie supérieure won second place in the single occupant vehicle category.
