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Researchers in California have developed a new diagnostic measure that can reportedly predict whether a battery can successfully perform a specific task. The proposed model could be used in electric vehicles, unmanned aerial systems and network storage applications. October 10, 2025 Lior Kahana Scientists of the University of California, Riversidehave developed a new diagnostic measure for electric vehicles (EVs) that determines whether they can complete an upcoming journey. It’s called the State of Mission (SOM) and uses both battery data and environmental factors, such as traffic patterns, elevation changes or ambient temperature, to generate real-time, task-specific predictions. Additionally, the team…

This week, Women in Solar+ Europe gives the voice to Hollie Carek, General Manager UK & Global Head of Partner Marketing Strategy at British OpenSolar. She encourages women to invest in relationships and networks while building a group of colleagues and mentors who can support growth and open doors. “ October 10, 2025 Women in Solar+ Europe Gender diversity and inclusion bring significant benefits to the solar energy sector. Having diverse teams introduces broader perspectives, improving product design and strategic decision-making, both of which are critical in a rapidly evolving industry like ours. As a sector that continues to grow…

TotalEnergies announced it has completed a 7 MW solar project at a closed landfill in Maryland. The Parkton Landfill now houses a solar panel that will generate approx 11% of the Baltimore County government’s annual electricity consumption. “This project shows how Baltimore County can turn yesterday’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities,” said County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “We are lowering costs for taxpayers and making investments that will benefit our communities for decades.” Following the expected completion of the Hernwood Landfill solar project in 2028, the province expects to generate an equivalent of 55% of its electricity production from renewable energy. Source…

SolarPower Europe has suspended efforts to ban Huawei, which were launched in May amid a European Union bribery investigation. Despite remaining a member of SolarPower Europe, the Chinese company agreed not to participate in the association’s activities due to restrictions imposed by the EU. October 10, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Image: Guillaume Périgois, Unsplash The European trade organization SolarPower Europe has suspended the exclusion procedure against Chinese inverter and battery manufacturer Huawei. At the time, the association said the move followed a decision by the European Commission to limit meetings with industry groups including Huawei to their members. SolarPower Europe said…

The state-owned company wants to increase the flexibility of the electricity grid by installing energy storage systems in all hydroelectric power stations along the river. October 10, 2025 Marija Maisch Image: Image: Renardo la vulpo, WikiMedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 By ESS news Romanian company Hidroelectrica plans to install energy storage systems in all its hydroelectric power stations running along the river, to shift excess electricity during the day to peak periods in the evenings. The announcement was made by Bogdan Nicolae Badea, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hidroelectrica, who emphasized the crucial role that energy storage must…

Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have published a review that considers polycarbonate sheets as an alternative to solar cover glass. Their findings indicate that these new materials have a combination of light weight, mechanical strength, optical transparency and thermal resistance that is worthy of further investigation. October 10, 2025 Valerie Thompson Replacing conventional solar panel glass with polymeric materials can reduce weight, prevent glass breakage and enable new PV applications where low weight is a key requirement, such as building-integrated solar photovoltaics (BIPV) and vehicle-integrated solar photovoltaics (VIPV). Alternative materials, such as polycarbonate sheets (PC),…

EPA has filed a lawsuit over the termination of $7 billion in “Solar for All” subsidies The Environmental Protection Agency was sued Monday for halting $7 billion in “Solar for All” grants aimed at helping low-income communities install solar panels on homes. The group of plaintiffs – made up of solar companies, labor unions and homeowners – filed the lawsuit in federal court in Rhode Island. They accused the EPA of ending the program, in violation of federal law, that would have helped them save on energy costs. Solar for All was expected to save an estimated $350 million annually…

Inner Mongolia has started construction of a 16 GW ultra-high-voltage energy base, combining solar, wind, coal and 5 GWh of storage to supply 36 TWh per year to northern China. October 10, 2025 Vincent Shaw Inner Mongolia, China Image: Svdmole, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Inner Mongolia has started construction of its first ultra-high-voltage transmission energy base with a capacity of more than 16 GW. Located in the central-northern part of the Kubuqi Desert, the project represents a total investment of CNY 98.8 billion (USD 13.59 billion). It will include 8 GW of solar, 4 GW of wind, 4 GW…

The updated French TURPE 7 framework adds an annual injection-withdrawal tax to incentivize battery energy storage system (BESS) operators to balance grid loads during periods of high demand or overproduction. October 10, 2025 Gwénaëlle Deboutte By ESS news The French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) has developed new grid tariff measures under the TURPE 7 framework to promote the strategic use of electricity storage and improve the integration of renewable energy sources. The “annual injection withdrawal component” introduces revised prices for medium and high-voltage storage facilities and will come into effect on August 1, 2026. The measure aims to optimize grid…

Renewable energy developer Zestec and facilities manager Mitie have announced plans to build a 1.2 MW solar carport at the Legoland Windsor resort.The solar project, which will generate 1.1 million kWh of annual power, will power the resort’s new Woodland Village, which consists of 150 lodges. The facility represents a £35 million investment for Merlin Entertainments and is the company’s first accommodation venue to be certified as carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust.The generation of sustainable electricity on site contributes to the purchase of clean energy through a “green electricity tariff” and expands the role of renewable energy in the…