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Taiwan’s United Renewable Energy (URE) says that it is planning to dismiss more than 100 employees while retiring, the production lines of the Emitter and the rear contact (PERC) in Taiwan to concentrate on his tunnel oxide contact contact (topcon) module series. June 12, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: PV -MagazineDave Tacon TaiwanIt is planning to dismiss more than 100 of his employees when retiring older production lines. The dismissals are expected to affect about 10% of the total employees and will be completed by the fourth quarter of this year, Ure said, adding that the relevant authorities were informed in…

Spain Instituto Tecnológico de la Energía (ite) has built a prototype sodium ion battery cell using materials with a high potential and a sustainable separator based on polymer, as part of the SOSBAT project to develop alternatives to lithium-ion storage. June 12, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina By ESS News The Spanish non -profit research organ ITE has created a prototype sodium ion battery cell using materials “selected for their high potential, and has developed a separator based on sustainable polymers.” ITE said that the cell was developed as part of the SOSBAT project-finance by the Valencian Institute of Competitiveness and…

Researchers in Spain have simulated an energy community with varying penetration levels of electric vehicles (0%, 50%and 100%) to analyze system optimization under various regulating frameworks and EV brands. Charging strategies have considerably influenced overall performance and results. June 12, 2025 Lior Kahana Research led by scientists at the University of Geneva of Switzerland analyzed the impact of EVs on Solar Energy energy communities. The study investigated how 0%, 50%and 100%EV penetration influence solar size, investment stimuli and low-voltage griders. “The research presents a multidisciplinary approach for the complete assessment of investment drivers of solar energy and the individual and…

The Westport Bess has an operational life of 40 years. Image: Res. Developers of Renewable Energie RES has submitted a planning application to the Energy Constent Unit (ECU) of the Scottish government for a 150 MW Battery Energy Storage System (Bess). The 150 MW Westport Bess is located on land north of Killoch Colliery between the villages of Coalhall and Ochiltree, about 9 km west of Cumnock in East Ayrshire. The duration of the system has not yet been announced. RES said that the Bess will make contact with the National Grid via the Colyton station, about 2 km southwest…

Rosalind can talk about the most important floating factors behind the successful financing of the United Kingdom in the United Kingdom of Solar-Plus-Storage project, an important proof-of-concept for large-scale renewable projects in the UK. Image: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. In anticipation of Solar Media’s UK Solar Summit 2025, Rosalind Smith Maxwell, director of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and analyst Josh Cornes. Solar -Energy Portal will host the webinar Making large -scale solar sun is worthwhile: delivering the first solar -NSIP of the UK on June 19. Register to attend here. Quinbrook stands behind the United Kingdom in the United Kingdom National Significantly…

Solarium Green Energy will resume the production of solar module with a new fully automated facility of 1 GW in India, planned to start with commercial operation in the fourth quarter of tax 2025-26. June 12, 2025 Brian Publicover By PV Magazine India Solarium Green Energy will re-introduce the production of solar module with a fully automated 1 GW production line in Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Solar Solutions supplier on the roof had a 100 MW Polycrystallijne module facility operated, launched in 2018, but was closed after the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)…

The building permit for the scheme was submitted in April. Image: Gee. Glen Earrach Energy, the developer of a proposed Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) project in Scotland, has announced that it will set up a community Wealth Fund every year worth more than £ 20 million worth more than £ 20 million. The developer has confirmed that the 5% of the gross margin income of the proposed PSH scheme will contribute to the local community, using funds to encourage long-term investments in projects in the Highlands in the Highlands. According to Glen Earrach Energy, this is the largest community foremost…

US-based Ascent Solar Technologies says that the newest 30 cm2 Titan Solar module has a wealth density of 1,960 W/kg and is designed for space applications. June 12, 2025 Valerie Thompson Ascent Solar Technologies, an American manufacturer of copper Indium Gallium-selenide (CIGS) Dunne film PV products, has achieved a 15.7% power conversion-efficiency with its Titan module, measured with Air Zero (AM0), which is the generally used standard spectrum of the Earth atmosphere. It noted that the efficiency assessment was achieved on production scale. The panel measures 30 cm2 with an output of 15.7 W. It is approximately 0.03 mm thick,…

Rena Technologies warns of infringing patents in the US, Indian markets – PV Magazine International ☰ Rena Technologies GMBH says it is planning to take legal steps against unauthorized use of its water captryd in the United States and India, in the midst of the proof of infringement by non -specified Chinese supplier production equipment for the production of solar cells. June 12, 2025 Brian Publicover Rena Technologies GmbH claimed that it has discovered a widespread infringement of his water cap. The patent covers the United States (US8685864B2), China (CN102754198B) and India (3496chenp2012). The maker of German solar equipment said…

The Minnesota State Capitol. After pressure from communities and interest groups such as STEM SOLAR, Wetgevers drew the withdrawal language of SB 2855 and his roommate – protecting the Minnesota community program in the Solar Garden program. The Solar Garden Program Community is a cornerstone of the clean energy transfer of Minnesota, ready to deliver billions to economic benefits, reduce energy costs for all subscribers and to increase affordable access to solar energy, especially for residents from low to moderate income. “At a time when action at state level is crucial, it is a big victory to see that the…