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Elcogen and Convion have revealed test results for their new solid oxide electrolyzer, with an electrical efficiency above 85%. It could potentially facilitate the production of 39 kWh of electrical energy per kilogram of green hydrogen.

Qcells says it will supply 12 GW of modules, along with engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, under a new eight-year agreement with Microsoft.

Auxin Solar, a PV module manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Commerce and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in relation to a pause on tariffs and alleged antidumping violations.

Tesla has released an application programming interface (API) to enable third-party developers to interact with its home energy products.

Reports of broken module glass with no obvious cause have begun to crop up at large PV projects. Module design, glass manufacturing, and interactions in the field between modules and trackers are at play and a clear solution has yet to emerge. Early signs suggest an update to certification standards may be needed.

Expanding beyond portable and grid-tied batteries, Bluetti has launched its solar installation business in the United States.

Ambient Photonics says its new solar cell could be the future power source for connected devices, potentially eliminating the need for batteries.

Electric utility commissions across the nation are following the lead of California to cut compensation for rooftop solar generation. Is Idaho the next step in a death march for the industry?

US module manufacturer First Solar has closed the sale of US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits.

US demand for battery energy storage systems will grow sixfold by 2030, according to a recent report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), but only with serious investment, coordination with experienced manufacturers, and collaboration with allies.