Israeli developer switches on 60 MW of solar in Hungary
Enlight Renewable Energy said it has commenced operations at its 60 MW solar park in western Hungary. The Israel-based developer now operates five projects in the country, totaling 144 MW.
Enteligent secures $6 million to scale solar EV charging tech
US startup Enteligent says it has obtained $6 million to scale up its electric-vehicle (EV) charging technology, which enables direct DC-to-DC charging from solar panels without converting to AC.
Building-integrated PV in the Netherlands
The latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says that building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could be key to help decarbonize cities in the Netherlands, but it warns that the needs of the solar and construction sector must be bridged.
KGAL impact fund acquires first solar project in Czechia
KGAL’s latest green energy fund is acquiring its first solar asset in Czechia. The investment and asset manager says the 50 MW plant is due to connect to the grid in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Novel bifacial flexible PV cell offers 27% efficiency
Scientists have simulated dozens of electron transport layer-free cell structures and have identified the optimal design with a Zr:In2O3 front transparent electrode, a CuSCN hole transport layer, and a NAN rear transparent electrode. They have also optimized its thickness and bandgap.
