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Novel approaches for perovskite-based ferroelectric ceramics in energy storage With the increasing impacts of climate change and resource depletion, dielectric capacitors are becoming important candidates for high-performance energy storage devices. However, several dielectric ceramics, such as paraelectric materials, ferroelectric materials, and antiferroelectric materials, face challenges due to their low polarizability, low breakdown strength, and large hysteresis loss. Therefore, synthesizing new perovskite-based materials that offer high energy density, efficiency, and low loss is essential for improving energy storage performance. A team of materials scientists led by Bingcheng Luo from the Department of Applied Physics of China Agricultural University recently assessed the…

JinkoSolar says its 182mm tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panel has achieved a conversion efficiency of 25.42%. June 13, 2024 Patrick Jowett JinkoSolar has announced a new conversion efficiency record for its 182mm N-type TOPCon solar panel. TÜV SÜD said it achieved a conversion efficiency of 25.42%.“This further strengthens our confidence that N-type TOPCon technology is the most competitive technology choice in terms of sustainability and, as a result, has significant growth potential,” the Chinese PV module manufacturer said. “The laboratory result has the practical basis to be quickly introduced into mass production and technically set the direction for…

Genneia has announced a joint investment of $250 million with the provincial government of Mendoza to develop 273 MW of solar projects in the departments of Malargüe and Luján de Cuyo, Argentina. June 13, 2024 Luis Ini By pv magazine LatAmGenneia, an Argentinian energy company, has announced plans to build 273 MW of PV across two projects in Mendoza Province, Argentina, with a combined investment of $250 million.During a meeting with Mendoza Governor Alfredo Cornejo, company executives unveiled an investment plan that would be implemented within about a year. They announced plans to build a 93 MW project in the…

The 49.9 MW energy storage project will provide biodiversity benefits in addition to grid stability. Image: RES RES has submitted proposals for a 49.9MW energy storage project to Torridge District Council. The project will be located on land close to the Pyworthy substation and connected directly from the site to the 132kV overhead power line. John Hills, development project manager for RES, said: “Energy storage projects play a vital role in strengthening our energy network and ensuring flexibility. They are the fastest technology to respond to a sudden spike in demand or an abrupt loss of supply on the network.…

China’s Utmo Light showed off its first full perovskite PV module at the SNEC PV trade show in Shanghai this week, underscoring the technology’s continued shift towards commercialization. June 13, 2024 Marian Willuhn Utmo Light President Zhenrui YuImage: pv magazine, Marian WilluhnnUtmo Light, a Chinese perovskite company, presents its first commercial perovskite solar panel this week at the SNEC PV fair in Shanghai. The UL-M12-G1 module measures 1,200 mm x 600 mm and is available in four power classes, ranging from 110 W to 130 W.Utmo Light President Zhenrui Yu shared this pv magazine at SNEC in Shanghai that the…

Climate fintech company Giraffe Financial has launched a service specifically focused on making Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits accessible to underserved small- and medium-sized businesses and tax-exempt organizations such as local governments, schools and nonprofits. Giraffe streamlines the process of finding, claiming and monetizing IRA tax credits to help these organizations navigate what can be a prohibitively difficult process. The IRA represents over $1 trillion in tax credits to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies in the US. As a result of the IRA, there has been a surge of investment in clean technologies, and the value of…

According to the latest data According to figures from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), renewables have supplied almost all – 99.2% – of new generating capacity in the US since the beginning of 2024 through April. The SUN DAY campaign reviewed the data and found that in the first four months of 2024, solar and wind added 7,899 MW and 1,825 MW respectively, while biomass added 3 MW and hydro added 1 MW. The balance consisted of 67 MW of gas, 5 MW of oil and 3 MW of ‘other’. Credit: iStock Specifically for the month of April, 1,324…

Construction of the 50MW/300MWh long-term energy storage project (LDES) will start immediately and begin commercial operation in early 2026, the company said. Image: Highview Power. Centrica and the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) have backed Highview Power with a £300 million investment. The financing will allow the liquid air energy storage company to begin construction on its first large-scale project. Construction of the 50MW/300MWh long-term energy storage project (LDES) will start immediately and begin commercial operation in early 2026, the company said. The project, which will utilize Highview Power’s proprietary Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) technology, will take place in Carrington,…

A research team consisting of scientists from Italian module manufacturer 3Sun has tested new zirconium-doped indium oxide electrodes in commercial heterojunction solar panels. The new electrodes are said to achieve the same performance as their indium tin oxide-based counterparts and pave the way for lower indium consumption in heterojunction products. June 13, 2024 Lior KahanaA European research group led by Italy’s University of Catania has tested the use of zirconium (Zr) doped indium oxide (In2O3) as a transparent conductive film in the silicon heterojunction (HJT) solar cells developed by module manufacturer 3Sun, a division of the Italian manufacturer . energy…

SolarPower Europe’s latest analysis shows that Europe will have installed 17.2 GWh of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) in 2023, up from 8.8 GW in 2022. Although this is the third year in a row in which the annual market has doubled, this much slower. Growth is expected in the coming years. June 13, 2024 Marija MaischFrom pv magazine ESS news placeEurope’s BESS fleet continues to grow by leaps and bounds, but forecasts still fall short of the estimated capacity needed to unlock the continent’s renewable energy potential.In its first analysis of the sector, PV industry association SolarPower Europe…