PV-powered electric vehicles can have up to 30% higher range
A European research team has installed solar panels on a light commercial electric vehicle and has tested their performance for four months. The vehicle was able to extend the range by 530 km, although not all panels contributed equally. System efficiency was measured at up to 66%.
Australia opens longest connected EV highway network
Australia’s longest connected electric-vehicle highway network is now operational, covering a 7,000 km route in Western Australia, with 110 charging points across 49 locations.
French railway operator testing PV modules on train tracks
AREP, a subsidiary of French railway operator SNCF, has deployed a prototype of a mini-reversible solar power plant on non-running rails to test it for six months. The solution is shipped in standardized ISO containers including inverters and storage batteries.
Germany’s battery storage fleet surges to 19 GWh
Last year, the number of newly installed residential battery energy storage systems in Germany fell slightly. In contrast, the capacity of large-scale storage systems with a power output of more than 1 MW doubled within a year.
How much can I expect to save by installing solar?
The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552 in the United States, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years?
Tesla’s 2024 energy storage revenue surpasses $10 billion
Records are tumbling for Tesla’s battery energy storage business with revenues growing 67% and deployments surging 114% year-on-year.
Cincon unveils DC-DC converters for solar trackers, inverters, battery management
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Cincon has launched a new ultra-wide and high-input voltage DC-DC converter series to provide component safety and protection in solar PV inverters, solar trackers, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Extending lifecycle of flywheel energy storage via average consensus algorithm
Scientists in China have conceived a lifecycle-based average consensus algorithm that can purportedly balance power in flywheel energy storage array systems and extend their overall lifespan.
Slovenia allocates €16 million for solar energy communities
Slovenia has set aside €16 million ($16.7 million) to support solar energy communities, requiring projects to include at least 100 kW of PV capacity, with or without storage. The program will run until 2027.
Thermal storage beats hydrogen, electrification on industrial costs
A new study in Germany shows the advantages of thermal energy storage in the decarbonization of industrial processes. The researchers noted clear cost advantages and high potential for flexibility in the power grid.
