Inverted perovskite solar cell with 16.94% efficiency
A US-Chinese research group has built a perovskite solar cell with a hole-transporting material (HTM) based on conducting polyaniline (PANI) polymer. The device showed significantly higher efficiency than a reference solar cell relying on an HTM made of commonly used PEDOT:PSS.
High-voltage sodium-ion batteries with up to 15% higher energy density
Researchers in Russia have developed a new sodium-vanadium phosphate fluoride powder. It has a particular crystal structure that provides superior energy storage capacity in the battery cathode.
World could install 250 GW of solar this year, claims Bloomberg analyst
Rob Barnett, a senior clean energy analyst for Bloomberg, forecasts a 30% increase in global PV deployment this year, and double-digit growth through 2025.
Tigo releases design quality tool for large commercial solar
The US module level power electronics provider also introduced an installer certification course.
Chile contracts 777 GWh of power in renewables auction, average price comes in at $0.03738/kWh
The Chilean energy regulator concluded an auction to supply electricity to the national system over a period of 15 years from 2027.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Tongwei was largest cell manufacturer in H1 2022
Tongwei was followed by Aiko Solar, Runergy, Solar Space and Jietai Technology. The top five cell manufacturers supplied a total of 59 GW.
KKR acquires 83.44% stake in Albioma
The transaction is part of KKR’s expansion strategy in the renewable energy sector.
Straight to storage via solar integrated batteries
Scientists in China evaluated the prospects for various approaches to integrating both solar generation and energy storage in a single device. Their work outlines several ways this could increase the efficiency of solar energy storage, and recommends that future research on this area should focus on integration of materials with the highest specific capacity for energy storage, alongside the dual function of solar energy harvesting.
Aleo Solar unveils 345 W rooftop photovoltaic module
The new panel from the German manufacturer may also be used as a solar tile and is claimed to be particularly suitable for historical buildings and aesthetically demanding new construction and renovation projects.
Integrated solar roof from India
Visaka Industries’ patented Atum solar roof is reportedly able to reduce building temperatures by up to 40%.
