Solar, batteries, wind to make up 93% of 2025 US electricity capacity deployments
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects 32.5 GW of solar, 18.2 GW of energy storage, and 7.7 GW of wind will be deployed this year. These additions will make up nearly 93% of total new capacity, which is expected to hit a record 63 GW.
Power Roll developing 12.8%-efficient back-contact perovskite solar devices
Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Sheffield and Power Roll, a perovskite solar PV technology company, have achieved 12.8% power conversion efficiency in indium-free devices based on novel back-contact process. A slot-die coating process was demonstrated, compatible with roll-to-roll manufacturing.
Hamworthy presents new air-source heat pump series
The Tyneham 290HT heat pump is intended for applications in commercial buildings. It uses propane (R290) as the refrigerant and has a coefficient of performance of up to 4.94.
Site safety measures help limit spread of fire at 600 MWh BESS in England
It took 24 hours for the firefighters to tackle the blaze at Statera’s 300 MW/600 MW battery energy storage site, which is currently under construction.
Key takeaways from Intersolar North America 2025
The flagship annual solar and storage conference drew over 500 exhibitors and nearly 10,000 attendees to San Diego, California, February 25-27 to advance solar and energy storage across the continent.
