India hits 100 GW renewables milestone
Solar’s share in the installed 100 GW renewable energy capacity stands at around 44%, and wind at 40% as per the data available from India’s Central Electricity Authority.
Blue is not the new green
A new study from Stanford University and Cornell University shows that blue hydrogen can produce more greenhouse emissions than heat produced by coal and gas. The modeling classifies blue hydrogen emissions as carbon dioxide and unburned fugitive methane, as well as lifecycle emissions linked to the mining, transport, storage, and use of methane.
Plug-and-play solar module from the Netherlands
Supersola has developed a 315 W, half-cut monocrystalline PV module. It costs €699 and can be coupled with other two panels to form a 1 kW residential PV system.
AI-powered bidding platform for Australia’s biggest solar farm
The operators of Australia’s largest solar farm have turned to a software-based bidding solution as they seek to optimize dispatch and manage the facility’s market trading and power purchase commitments amid increasing market volatility.
Canadian Solar posts solid Q2 results, lowers 2021 shipment guidance
The solar PV module manufacturer reported strong growth for its energy storage business and an overall 105% year-on-year turnover growth. Its total module production capacity reached 19.7 GW at the end of June.
Germany needs 446 GW of PV for 100% renewables scenario
According to a new study by the Fraunhofer ISE, there is more than enough space for this huge growth in installed solar PV capacity. Indeed, if all available areas were used for PV – including opencast mines, facades, roads, and agricultural land used in combination with solar power generation – over 3,000 GW could be deployed.
Lithium-sulfur battery with shorter charging time, longer lifespan
Japanese scientists have developed a new lithium-sulfur battery by using titanium oxide and titanium nitride to prevent the formation of polysulfides during the fabrication process. This allows the battery to retain 85% of its capacity after 500 cycles at 2 C.
Poland deployed 1.3 GW of solar in H1
In the second quarter of the year, more than 763 MW of solar was deployed in the eastern European country.
Ligand-free perovskite quantum dot solar cell with 9.3% efficiency
The quantum dots used for the device are based on methylammonium lead iodide and are synthesized within a porous silica (SiO2) matrix. Compared to its bulk counterparts, the ligand-free solar cell exhibited a more stable performance.
German manufacturer unveils 10-busbar, half-cell PV modules
Bauer Solartechnik GmbH has released its new 400 W and 405 W BS-M10 PV panel series for rooftop projects.
