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New research by Stanford University has investigated the performance limits of transition metal Dichalcogenide solar cells for indoor energy harvests intended for feeding the internet of things (IoT) devices and sensors. The analysis showed that these cells can achieve a power conversion -efficiency of up to 36.5%. March 19, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers from Stanford University has the potential of Transitional metal Dichalcogenide (TMD) solar cells for light harvest in indoor environments and has discovered that these devices offer the highest potential compared to other cell technologies. TMDs are two -dimensional materials with remarkable semiconducting properties and…

Reusing old oil and gas sources can offer a solution for green energy storage storage Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy require better ways to save energy before use when the sun does not shine or the wind is not winding. A new study by researchers from Penn State showed that benefit from natural geothermal heat in exhausted oil and gas sources can improve the efficiency of one proposed energy storage solution: Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES). Caes plants compress air and store it underground when energy demand is low and extract…

The British company says that the new modules have a nominal capacity of 445 W and are said to guarantee a power output of 95% after 10 years. March 19, 2025 Lior Kahana The PV16-445AG-M10 Image: Viridian Solar Viridian Solar, a manufacturer of building-integrated PV (BIPV) panels based in the UK, has announced a new Topcon module of 445 W N-Type. “The new panel uses the latest in solar cell technology to reach this higher specific power density, with N-type top con cell cells encapsulated between two glass sheets, in the front and back,” the company said. “The switch to…

A 3D mockup of the Eccles Bess project. Image: Zenobe. Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) Developer/Operator Zenobē has announced that it has successfully funded its Eccles Bess project in Scotland, in one of the greatest financial rounds in European history. The total debt for the 400 MW/800MWH project was £ 220 million, which, according to the company, is one of the biggest financial increases for a standing Bess project that was once made in Europe. The financing was provided by a group of lenders organized by National Westminster Bank and KKR Capital Markets Partners LLP. Moreover, Zenobē has announced that…

Hyer Power, a Dutch producer of hydrogen energy, develops the first large -scale hydrogen power plant in the Netherlands to generate both electricity and heat. The factory will start activities towards the end of the year. March 19, 2025 Patrick Jowett On Delft-based Startup Hyer Power, a hydrogen-driven system is developing to generate heat and electricity. The Hyer Power Plant, set for installation at Innovation Hub Kaap in Vlissingen, is expected to be operational towards the end of this year. The factory will combine a heat pump, fuel cell system and energy storage technology, and offers a decentralized, all-in-one solution…

Morocco could reach 2,97 GW solar capacity by 2028 under a medium-sized scenario, with potential to hit 4.35 GW in fast-growing prospects, according to a new report from Solarpower Europe. March 19, 2025 Patrick Jowett Morocco could reach 2.97 GW of installed solar capacity by 2028, according to a new report from SolarPower Europe. The forecast of the medium case appears in the “Always Morocco: Solar Investments Opportunities”Report, supported by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and Moroccan Renewables Association Cluster Enr. A fast-growing scenario projects that could increase capacity to 4.35 GW by 2028. Solarpower Europe attributed the “moderate development”…

By SB staff March 18, 2025 Sinovoltaics has released a free annual source with entries for 128 transformer factories on mainland China. The Dutch-German Battery Energy Storage (Bess) and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technical Compliance and Quality Assurance Service Firm published its first annual China Transformer -factories in the mainland To help solar developers overcome delivery bottlenecks. With growing concern about the benefits of transformers and long lead times for delivery to solar projects, the extensive folder of Sinovoltaics offers critical insights in manufacturers, locations and contact details. The report enables stakeholders in the industry to view an extensive list of…

SolarEdge and Enstall have announced a new partnership with CPA company Novogradac & Company and Incentive Marketplace Crux. Through this collaboration, the entities offer a solution for developers and business owners who navigate through domestic benefits for tax taxes. The approach was designed to simplify the compliance process for the IRS bonus credit for domestic content and to offer a direct path for generating money credits. Meeting the requirements for domestic content under the optional subject and cancellation period 2025-08 has been a challenge for some developers who work on multi-home units (MDUs), apartment buildings and large C&I projects on…

A 248 KWP solar system that was deployed on the roof of Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadium turned out to be more profitable in February than a comparative horizontal array in June. The ability of the vertical panels to generate more energy in the winter months than horizontal equivalents helped save more money at the typically high electricity prices of Norway in the winter. March 19, 2025 Patrick Jowett A vertical sun rug in Norway It turned out to be more profitable in February than a comparative horizontal solar system was in June. The 248 kW system that was used on top…

The Dutch technology company Withthegrid has expanded the functionality of its flagship Teleport Gateway, in support of real -time control and management for a broader range of assets and markets for renewable energy. To make product and international expansion possible, it raised € 3.5 million. March 19, 2025 Valerie Thompson The Netherlands-based with Thegrid, a provider for Energy Asset’s technology, has extended the functionality of its Teleportgateway, originally launched in 2023, to better support owners of energy assets and energy traders to control and manage energy assets in real time. The hardware is a stand-standing real-time controller interface that now…