Australian startup aims to become one of the first first Li-ion anode producer outside China
A handful of companies are challenging Chinese control of a core material in lithium-ion battery production, before the electrification of transport truly kicks off the global battery boom. International Graphite, a Perth-based startup at the forefront of this effort, recently spoke to pv magazine Australia about the surprisingly collaborative race to feed global demand.
Modular lift system for solar panels
Altrex, a scaffolding and ladder producer in the Netherlands, has developed a new modular lift solution for solar panels. The system can raise one solar panel at a time and can be operated by a single installer using nothing other than a cordless drill, the company claims.
GE chooses Australia to launch new line of solar inverters
Just as Australia thought its pioneering days were over, it has become the first country in the world to sell General Electric’s new solar inverters.
Vietnam sees 350 MW solar park come online
Chinese inverter maker Sungrow revealed a 350 MW solar facility was energized in Loc Ninh County, Binh Phuoc Province. The project secured a FiT of $0.0709 per kWh.
EUPD Research expects 6 GW of new solar for Germany in 2021
According to the analysts, the German photovoltaic market would grow by 23% this year, compared to 2020. Strong growth is expected to come from large scale projects.
Canadian start-up secures US$2.5 million to launch omnidirectional anti-reflective glass
Edgehog secured the funds from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). The special glass is hydrophobic and is claimed to be able to reduce the accumulation of dust and residue, thus reducing the need for maintenance.
Kosovo to host 150 MW solar park
The solar plant is planned to be built in southwestern Kosovo and to come online next year.
Berkeley Lab report assesses status of US renewable portfolio standards
In a new report, Berkeley Lab describes recent legislative revisions, key policy design features, compliance with interim targets, past and projected impacts on renewables development, and compliance costs.
India’s installed solar capacity hits 41.6 GW
India’s cumulative installed solar capacity stood at 41.6 GW as of Dec. 31, 2020, with 1.29 GW added in the October-December period. Capacity additions in the first quarter of this year could surpass 2 GW.
Tesvolt launches commercial battery with inverter and energy management system
According to the German manufacturer, the TS-I HV 80 can combine a wide variety of applications such as optimized self-consumption and intelligent peak load capping.
