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The Swiss manufacturer said the cell was developed in collaboration with Echion Technologies, which supplied the niobium-based active anode material. It has greater energy density and faster charging compared to LTO technologies. November 4, 2024 Lior Kahana The XN50 battery cell Image: Leclanché SA From ESS news Swiss energy solutions company Leclanché has released XN50, the world’s first commercial Li-ion cell with a niobium-based active anode material, the company said in a statement. Delivered by Great Britain Echion TechnologiesThe XNO trademark material enables 50% higher energy density than LTO (lithium titanate or lithium titanium oxide) technologies, fast charging and safety…
Servotech Power Systems has developed a new range of solar energy solutions including on-grid microinverters and inverters, hybrid inverters, battery energy storage systems and solar pump controllers. The microinverters feature maximum power point tracking, built-in WiFi and reverse power transmission. November 4, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine India Raman Bhatia, founder and director of Servotech Power Systems, has unveiled a number of new solar energy solutions, including on-grid microinverters, hybrid inverters, battery energy storage systems and solar pump controllers. The new products are aligned with Indian government initiatives such as Prime Minister Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and PM-KUSUM…
Ireland’s total school solar program will deliver up to 24 MW of installed renewable energy in schools, with associated savings of approximately €5.5 million ($5.9 million) per year at 4,000 schools across the country. November 4, 2024 Blathnaid O’Dea The Irish government has said it is expanding its Solar for Schools program to all schools across the country. The scheme was initially announced as a pilot in November 2023 to encourage schools to use clean, cheap energy. Eligible schools can install between 14 and 16 panels, or the equivalent of up to 6 kilowatt peaks of roof-mounted solar. They can…
A Belgian-Dutch research team has defined new design guidelines for solar photovoltaics integrated into buildings or infrastructures. The proposed approach, which was validated through two demonstrators, supports the production of semi-finished products for integrated photovoltaic applications by enabling effective communication between project developers and module manufacturers. November 4, 2024 Emiliano Bellini An international research team has outlined new general design guidelines for integrated photovoltaic (IPV) modules. “Our study introduces a new approach by establishing design guidelines for the production of PV modules tailored for IPV, based on general product requirements rather than relying on commercially available PV modules,” said the…
A transatlantic subsea pumped storage collaboration will seek to overcome the land-based challenges faced by traditional pumped storage technology. November 4, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS news The US and German governments have approved $7.7 million in grants to unleash the power of the ocean to store renewable energy. US-based Sperra has been awarded a $4 million grant from the US Department of Energy Water Power Technologies Office to advance innovation in pumped storage hydropower technologies. In this project, Sperra, specialized in 3D printed concrete products including wind turbine towers and anchors for floating solar, wave and wind energy systems,…
The Chinese company said it will cooperate with Xinjiang Silk Road to produce high-efficiency HJT PV modules under a new agreement. It will provide silicon wafers, cells, modules and more. November 4, 2024 Lior Kahana China’s Huasun will cooperate with state-owned Xinjiang Silk Road in the production of high-efficiency heterojunction (HJT) photovoltaic products, the module company said in a statement. Xinjiang Silk Road focuses on research and development (R&D) and production of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. “Under the agreement, Huasun will supply more than 1 GW of high-efficiency HJT products annually, including silicon wafers, cells and modules,” the company…
This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives voice to Anna Sauter-Getschmann, co-founder of the Germany-based Academy for Climate Jobs. She says the renewable energy industry needs to reimagine vocational training and make new opportunities visible. “We can start by redefining the typical image of an electrician or plumber,” she said. November 1, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) A significant portion of jobs in the solar industry are technical positions – installers, electricians, engineers – fields that are still largely associated with men. In Germany, for example, women make up only 1% of candidates for vocational training as electricians.…
Silk thread innovation stimulates smart textile technology Imagine a sweater that can generate power for health monitoring electronics or charge your cell phone while you exercise. This has remained a challenge because materials that are both effective conductors and suitable for textiles are difficult to find. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden are now exploring a new approach using a plain silk thread coated with a conductive polymer, which holds promise for transforming fabrics into electricity generators. Thermoelectric textiles can convert the temperature difference between the human body and the surrounding air into electrical energy, which can be…
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending pledges include investment in planning departments, more money for heat pump subsidies, confirmation of funding for commercial hydrogen projects and more money for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. November 1, 2024 Matthew Lynas British Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she wants to “get Britain building again” as she delivered her government’s first budget speech, which included several spending commitments impacting the deployment of solar and storage. Under the plans, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, which is leading the UK government’s approach to energy transition, will see its annual budget rise…
Bangladesh has unveiled a 10-year tax exemption package for renewable energy projects. The new tax breaks will apply to power plants that enter commercial operation between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2030. November 1, 2024 Syful Islam The government of Bangladesh has introduced a 10-year tax exemption package for renewable energy plants, including solar panels, effective July 1, 2025. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a notification granting 100% tax exemption for the first five years, 50% for the next three years and 25% for the next two years for renewable energy projects. These new tax breaks…