Bringing lithium-sulfur batteries closer to commercialization
Researchers at the University of South Carolina have successfully transitioned their highly-durable lithium-sulfur battery technology from coin to pouch cells and reported competent energy densities.
Greece adds storage to solar tenders
The Greek parliament has approved a new law introducing renewable energy policies for auction design and small projects with stable feed-in tariffs.
Reliance Industries signs alkaline electrolyzer deal with Norway’s Nel
Reliance Industries has signed a technology licensing agreement to gain access to Nel Hydrogen’s platform for alkaline electrolyzer production.
Renewable manufacturing costs up to 200% lower in China, says WoodMac
Wood Mackenzie says in its latest report that low prices and integrated supply chains allow Chinese manufacturers to supply more than 65% of total global demand for renewables equipment, with its exports growing by 35% between 2019 and 2023.
Lead-free inverted perovskite solar cells without transparent conducting oxides may achieve 30% efficiency
Researchers in Nigeria have proposed to build inverted perovskite solar cells exclusively with all-inorganic transport materials and a lead-free perovksite absorber. Through a series of simulations, they showed these device may achieve efficiencies over 30% with low production costs.
Pexapark says European developers signed 28 PPAs for 1.5 GW in April
Swiss consulting firm Pexapark says the total capacity of signed power purchase agreements (PPA) in Europe in April more than doubled the volume it recorded in March. Meanwhile, all tracked PPA prices rose 1.6% month on month.
Construction begins on Sweden’s largest rooftop PV system
Brion Solenergi has started working on the Nordic region’s biggest rooftop solar project. The 14 MW array will span the rooftop of a warehouse owned by Danish transport company DSV.
Chinese scientists apply new models for sustainable wind, solar investments in Belt and Road Initiative countries
To assess renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, considering the limited supply of input materials, researchers from Shenzhen University established novel hybrid multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models that include a circular economy principles, waste potential and life cycle assessment (LCA).
Eurasian Development Bank to finance 300 MW of solar in Kyrgyzstan
The Eurasian Development Bank has agreed to provide $210 million over 15 years for Bishkek Solar to build a 300 MW solar plant in Kyrgyzstan. National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan will purchase the electricity for a period of 25 years.
Tender opens for 15 MW ground-mounted solar plant in Uganda
Companies interested in a new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for a 15 MW ground-mounted solar plant in western Uganda must request prequalification questionnaires from TotalEnergies Uganda by June 7.
