Indian initiative to commercialize new zinc-ion battery tech
Indian mining company Hindustan Zinc will collaborate with the Bangalore-based Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) to develop new zinc alloys for use as anodes in zinc-ion batteries and electrolytes for use in rechargeable batteries.
Lion Energy, Mitsubishi’s DGA, Samsung C&T to build hydrogen hub in Australia
Lion Energy has struck a AUD 10 million ($6.8 million) deal with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy Solutions Australia and Samsung C&T to jointly develop a green hydrogen generation and refueling hub in Brisbane, Australia.
Ideal Heating launches new air source heat pump series
The UK-based manufacturer said the new Ecomod products have a size ranging from 14 kW to 70 kW and a coefficent of performance of up to 4.85.
Bulgaria gives green light to solar cell, panel factory
The Bulgarian government has approved a memorandum of understanding with Turkey’s Smart Solar Technologies AD for the construction of a solar cell and panel factory in southern Bulgaria.
Automating solar PV perovskite material discovery
U.S. researchers have applied robotics and automation to perovskite material discovery for use in tandem perovskite solar cell technologies. The robotic platform is multifunctional, able to mix precursors, perform spin coating, annealing and characterization of the optoelectronic thin films.
Meyer Burger cancels US solar cell plant, announces restructuring
Colorado Springs solar cell plant halted as Swiss-German PV manufacturer announces company restructuring plans. Planned capacity expansion at Arizona module production plant also put on hold. Existing cell production site in Thalheim, Germany, to remain part of Meyer Burger operations.
Nanoparticles, phase-change materials in PVT systems
Scientists have used varying levels of Al₂O₃ and ZnO paraffin wax to improve the electrical and thermal performance of a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system. They have also developed a prediction model for this specific combination of hybrid nano-phase change materials.
US power grid adds 4.2 GW of battery storage in H1
Battery storage accounted for the second-largest share of newly operating generating capacity in the United States in the first half of 2024. If all planned additions come online, this year could see a record amount of battery storage capacity added to the grid, totaling 15 GW.
Zimbabwe proceeds with 5 MW solar plant
Zimbabwe is moving forward with the development of a 5 MW solar plant. Construction is set to begin following approval from the Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe.
Evren to invest $5 billion in 3.5 GW of solar, 5.5 GW of wind in India
Evren, a clean energy venture between Axis Energy and Brookfield, has committed $5 billion to develop 3.5 GW of solar and 5.5 GW of wind projects in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
