New residential battery from the Netherlands
Dutch startup Charged has developed a lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 5 kWh. It can be stacked in a six-unit configuration to reach 30 kWh. It measures 400 mm x 500 mm x 200 mm and weighs 45 kg.
Germany raises feed-in tariffs for solar up to 750 kW
The new provisions are part of the new version of the country’s renewable energy law, which was approved today by the German parliament.
Water-based zinc-ion battery for stationary energy storage
Salient Energy developed the water-based zinc-ion battery to have the same power, performance, and footprint as lithium-ion systems without the safety risk.
The British public back solar … and nuclear, and carbon capture
The results of the latest survey conducted by the UK government show solar maintains its high level of affection among the public, even when respondents were asked their feelings about having a solar field installed nearby.
Waterproof all-aluminum solar carport from China
Developed by Chinese manufacturer Enerack, the carport can host all types and sizes of solar panels and relies on waterproof technology for rain protection.
France simplifies environmental permitting for solar up to 1 MW
The new measures are expected to accelerate solar deployment across the country.
Kenya defines net-metering rules for solar
Kenya’s new net-metering regulations will apply to PV systems up to 1 MW in size.
Ifri-Sol launches M10 rooftop solar module
The Tunisian module maker said its new product is based on p-type gallium-doped solar cells and is suitable for both residential and commercial applications. The panel is available in nine versions with nominal power of up to 505 W and an efficiency of up to 21.44%.
Solar-plus-storage for islands
Indonesian remote islands are increasingly resorting to solar-plus-storage to cover most of their electricity demand. According to new research from LUT University, combining PV with batteries may help islands to cover around 60% of demand with renewable energy.
Germany deployed 548 MW of PV in May
The cumulative capacity of all subsidized PV systems in Germany hit 59.3 GW at the end of May.
