REC Silicon to shut down polysilicon business in Montana
REC Advanced Silicon Material LLC is shutting down one of its two polysilicon production facilities in the United States. It says the decision is primarily due to regional structural imbalances in supply and demand for electricity.
Super Bowl to be hosted in first 100%-renewables stadium
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada will make history next week as the first National Football League (NFL) stadium powered entirely by renewables to host the Super Bowl. It achieves 100% renewable energy usage with 10 MW of off-site solar power, alongside wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric resources.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar to exhibit US-made utility-scale inverters
Yaskawa Solectria Solar, in partnership with panel manufacturer First Solar, has developed utility-scale inverters to reduce degradation rates.
Off-grid solar EV charging system designed for quick installation
The PairTree off-grid solar charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) combines bifacial solar panels ranging from 4.6 kW to 5 kW, a 42.4 kWh capacity storage system, and one or two AC “Level 2” EV chargers.
The Hydrogen Stream: Zaha Hadid designs marina refueling stations
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the world’s first green hydrogen refueling network for recreational boats at marinas in Italy, while a German-Czech consortium has announced the development of a drivable hydrogen motorcycle.
U.S. researchers testing dual-use solar snow fence
Pairing electricity production with snow drift barriers to protect roads is being evaluated by the Minnesota department of Transportation.
Sunrun solar-plus-storage powers the grid during peak demand
In partnership with utility Pacific Gas and Electric, the residential solar installer enrolled distributed batteries to serve the grid during times of peak demand.
Organic cathode for high-energy, fast-charging lithium-ion batteries
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a new organic cathode material with an energy density higher than most cobalt-based cathodes. It can charge–discharge in as little as six minutes. Automaker Lamborghini has licensed the patent for the technology.
Scientists claim 21.1% efficiency for perovskite solar module built with liquid crystals additives
An international team of researchers used large-area perovskite films treated with liquid crystals additives to make photovoltaic modules with a certified stabilized efficiency of 21.1% at an aperture area of 31 cm2.
Native American tribes to back 1-3 GW of renewables to replace hydro dams
Four Native American tribes, two US states and the US government have agreed to work together to replace the energy now produced by hydroelectric dams.
