Spanish start-up launches solar luggage
The device integrates various current outlets that enable it to recharge, simultaneously, mobile phones, tablets or computers as well as all kinds of low-consumption electronic devices such as small appliances or electric tools, by simply unfolding the solar panels and connecting them.
New, powerful way to make micro supercapacitors
Swedish researchers have developed a novel way to manufacture micro supercapacitors, also known as system-on-a-chip, so they are compatible with other components in system circuits and can be easily tailored for different uses.
Full organic battery with 2.8V ouput voltage
The realization of biodegradable batteries is a step closer thanks to research from South Australia’s Flinders University, which has developed a 2.8V organic polymer battery. While this battery was made from synthetic polymers, research lead Zhongfan Jia told pv magazine Australia the team’s future iterations will source “materials directly from nature” saying this promises to reduce waste and reliance on mined materials and could have novel applications in fields like biotech.
Copper-plated heterojunction solar cell with 22.1% efficiency, 0.99 bifaciality factor
Built by a Dutch-Chinese research team, the cell is relying on a new type of hybrid-shaped Cu finger consisting of a rectangular bottom part and a round top part, which was integrated into the cell through a 2-step electrochemical deposition process. The Cu-plated device outperformed both optically and electrically a reference cell fabricated via screen printing.
US rackless, earth-mounted solar supplier secures funding
Erthos has secured $17.5 million in a Series B funding round and has a 2.5GW project pipeline.
US EV battery manufacturer demonstrates 750+ mile range, raises $65 million
Michigan’s Our Next Energy (ONE) said it will use the funding led by BMW to accelerate R&D and build a US manufacturing facility.
Roadmap for solar module recycling in Bangladesh
Bangladesh currently does not have a recycling center for PV module recycling. But according to a group of local scientists, the country could evolve into a regional hub for PV waste recycling if proper guidelines are implemented.
Phono Solar introduces 560W TOPCon solar module with 21.72% efficiency
The panel is part of the company’s new TOPCon module series, which also includes a 430W product with an efficiency of 21.99%.
Plug & play electrolyzer for green hydrogen production from Germany
Developed by Germany-based hydrogen specialist Enapter, the EL 4.0 electrolyzer is based on a patented anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology. Commercial production is currently being prepared at the company’s Italian plant and the first shipments should be made in the summer.
Solar-powered self compacting garbage can
The city government of Florence, in Italy, is installing solar-powered, self-compacting garbage cans that are claimed to reduce emptying operations by 94% compared to traditional bins. The devices were provided by Korean manufacturer Ecube Labs.
