Ryan Kennedy
NREL software models lithium-ion battery supply chain
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has unveiled a tool that surveys how changes in costs, battery adoption scenarios, and international actions affect long-term trends in the battery supply chain.
US manufacturer releases new dual solar optimizer
Enteligent, a residential PV solutions specialist, has introduced an optimizer model that can be paired with two solar panels. It claims that it features rapid shutdown and monitoring capabilities.
Ultra-thin solar cells self-repair damage from radiation in space
Arizona-based Solestial’s silicon-based solar cells exhibit a high level of resilience in space, according to third-party testing.
Silicon anode lithium-ion battery cell with 500 Wh/kg density
Amprius has obtained third-party performance verification for a battery cell that offers high power density in a lightweight package.
US residential solar quotes hit average of $2.85 per watt
EnergySage says Qcells is now as the most quoted solar panel maker in the United States.
US researchers evaluate viability of ‘direct’ green hydrogen fuel production
Rather than using solar or wind to power electrolysis, researchers are testing the competitiveness of photoelectrochemical cells to produce emissions-free hydrogen fuels.
Generac introduces off-grid portable solar panels
Generac’s new 100 W solar panels can be paired with the company’s portable battery power stations.
Renewables merger and acquisition strategies are shifting
With increasing capital commitments, there is now a shift to minority investments and emergent technology subsectors. pv magazine evaluates the M&A outlooks provided by CohnReznick Capital and FTI Consulting.
Silfab Solar raises $125 million for US cell and module manufacturing
The North American module manufacturer announced a second investment round from ARC Financial Corp.
Reviewing the US solar panel value chain
From polysilicon to panels to recycling, how much domestic capacity does the United States actually have?
