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Japanese scientists achieve world record 25. 14% efficiency for perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell
26+ min ago (400+ words) The result was certified by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). Researchers from Tokyo City University in Japan claim to have achieved a world record power conversion efficiency for a tandem solar cell based on a…...
Romania moves from solar to storage rebates
27+ min ago (235+ words) After last year's edition was suspended, with the government citing a lack of financial capacity for the program at the time, Romania's Association of Prosumers and Energy Communities recently published a statement announcing that previously allocated funds for the program…...
Dimplex launches propane air-to-water heat pumps for light commercial applications
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (463+ words) The new propane heat pumps support water flow temperatures of up to 70 C and achieve a seasonal coefficient of performance of up to 5. 2 according to the UK-based manufacturer. The LA4060 CP heat pump system UK-based heating specialist Dimplex has unveiled a…...
Glass frit chemistry explains EVA-driven degradation mechanisms in TOPCon solar cells
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (546+ words) Researchers from University of New South Wales and Jolywood found that corrosion-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells is primarily governed by glass frit chemistry in low-aluminum silver metallization. Their findings show that barium-zinc-modified frits significantly improve resistance to acetic-acid and…...
Hydrostor launches 4 GWh advanced compressed air energy storage project in Ontario
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (486+ words) The first 4 GWh phase of the Canadian developer's Quinte Energy Storage Centre is expected to be operational in the early 2030s, with subsequent phases targeting 8 GWh to 16 GWh. Hydrostor is developing a large-scale advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) project in…...
Upcycling silicon from end-of-life solar modules via palladium nanoparticles
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (336+ words) Researchers in Italy have developed a Pd/Si catalyst for upcycling silicon from end-of-life PV panels. The system showed performance comparable to commercial-silicon catalysts and stable recycling over six cycles. Researchers in Italy have developed a Pd/Si catalyst for…...
Spain, Denmark could develop European green hydrogen corridor for "2/kg by combining solar and offshore wind
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (400+ words) pv magazine International Spain, Denmark could develop European green hydrogen corridor for "2/kg by combining solar and offshore wind The research is based on a key assumption for Europe's energy transition: a significant mismatch exists between regions with the highest…...
PV power generation to surpass coal in Texas
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (284+ words) Utility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation in the ERCOT grid this year as massive capacity additions continue to reshape the state energy mix. The Martin Lake Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, United States Image: Larry D. Moore, Wikimedia Commons,…...
Japan awards 1. 25 GW of battery storage in capacity market auction
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) Third long-term decarbonization auction sees significant drop in BESS bids due to new rule on storage duration. However, awarded capacity for battery storage remained relatively strong. The Helios installation in Sapporo City, Japan Japan's battery storage sector secured 1. 25 GW of…...
Argentina commissions 305 MW solar farm
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (415+ words) The $220 million project has a capacity of 305 MW and is located in the province of Mendoza, in the sunny Cuyo region. Image: Prensa Gobierno de Mendoza From pv magazine Latam The province of Mendoza has inaugurated the El Quemado Solar…...