Sodium-ion battery storage for ultra-low temperatures
U.S. researchers have developed a sodium-ion pouch cell that operates reliably at temperatures as low as –100 C. The battery was tested with simulated and real renewable energy sources, including wind and solar, and maintained stable performance in both laboratory and field conditions.
JA Solar builds inverted perovskite solar cell with 26.7% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said the cell uses a multifunctional organic ammonium salt to improve interfacial engineering between the perovskite absorber and the electron transport layers. The device also achieved 24.5% efficiency when scaled up to a 1 cm² active area.
First Solar commits $330 million to new US factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth US module factory. It will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
US Republicans press Trump to block Chinese inverter imports
A group of House Republicans says a broader import ban on Chinese-made inverters is needed to protect critical US grid assets amid mounting security concerns.
Germany eases rules to accelerate battery heat and hydrogen storage
Germany is preparing to ease planning rules for battery, heat, and hydrogen storage systems built outside urban zones.
Waaree Energies starts solar module production in India
Waaree Energies has commenced operations at its 1.5 GW solar module manufacturing facility in the Indian state of Gujarat. This follows the commissioning of its 2.1 GW facility in Chikli.
A late but decisive move to ESS: LONGi takes majority control of PotisEdge
China’s largest solar manufacturer seeks to escape shrinking margins by securing 62% voting control of a fast-rising storage integrator.
Jakson Group starts 6 GW ingot-to-module manufacturing project in India
Jakson Group says construction has begun on the first phase of a 6 GW ingot-to-module complex in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
Alfa Solar and Astronergy plan solar cell, wafer venture in Turkey
Astronergy Europe says its new venture with Alfa Solar will build an integrated cell and wafer plant with 2.5 GW of initial capacity in Turkey.
Russian drone strike hits solar plant in Ukraine’s Odesa region
Russian drones struck a solar installation in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast on Nov. 15, damaging the plant and forcing critical services onto backup power, according to the regional administration.
