Innovation News Network

JANUARY 3, 2024

New research has shown that increasing the distance between the roof and modules can prevent solar panel fires. The post How can rooftop solar panel fires be prevented? appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers are working to increase the stability of organic solar cells, which currently decompose quickly. The post Ensuring a longer life for organic solar cells appeared first on Innovation News Network. Learn more here.

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Electrek

MAY 6, 2024

WattEV has just opened the first electric truck charging depot in the US to use the new Megawatt Charge System, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power, currently the highest-speed charger available in the US, along with solar and battery backup on-site and a unique partially grid-islanded setup.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2024

of an Argentine solar power producer to increase its self-sufficiency in its operations. The legacy automaker invested $100 million in 360 Energy Solar. Stellantis hopes to develop new solar plants, install large-scale solar storage systems, and produce hydrogen energy through the partnership.

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Innovation News Network

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Researchers at the University of South Australia believe that solar power should be used for EV day charging. The post EV charging boosted with solar power appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

OCTOBER 24, 2023

New research from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea suggests that it is viable to develop large, low-cost solar farms in space. The post Are solar farms in space possible? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Innovation News Network

JANUARY 12, 2024

Tandem solar cells could pave the way for a future powered by abundant, inexpensive, clean energy for the world. The post Tandem solar cells could supply the world with clean energy appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Electrek

MAY 7, 2024

GAF Energy’s new nailable solar shingle factory in Texas is about to make the company the world’s largest solar roofing producer.

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Electrek

MAY 6, 2024

A 208-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 80 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage has come online west of San Antonio, Texas.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

And Sono Motors is racking up reservations for its solar EV. Sono has announced that it’s reached 20,000 reservations for its $25,000 Sion solar. Bosch intends to make fuel cells in the U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

APRIL 24, 2024

New York State’s largest onsite solar plus storage project – a solar carport canopy at JFK International Airport – has begun construction.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A new collaboration led by Swansea University will support countries in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region to increase the scale of sustainable photovoltaic production. The post Supporting solar PV production in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A solar car has been crash-tested, and it’s blue skies ahead. EV drivers of just a few models are getting a boost in their EV road-trip planning. And Lexus’ first U.S. EV has a price tag. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lexus has priced its first EV, the RZ 450e, which is arriving at U.S.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 12, 2024

to innovate cutting-edge solar-thermal devices to enhance solar energy capture. to advance solar-thermal devices appeared first on Innovation News Network. A University of Surrey project has been granted £1.1m The post University of Surrey awarded £1.1m

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Electrek

JANUARY 12, 2024

The largest solar farm in Ohio’s first phase is now fully online and delivering clean electricity to the grid. more… The post Ohio’s largest solar farm just came online appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

Photo: Enteligent California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger. The solar EV charging tech company launched its product in February 2023 at Intersolar North America in Long Beach, California, and now it’s ready to take pre-orders.

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Electrek

MAY 8, 2024

California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

Research emerging from Politecnico di Milano suggests that floating solar photovoltaics can help Africa meet its energy targets. The post Floating solar can power Africa’s energy goals, study finds appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

MARCH 11, 2024

Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas.

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Innovation News Network

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Researchers have realised that a solar cell material can be used as a light sensor in electronics and self-driving cars. The post Solar cell material can assist electronics and self-driving cars appeared first on Innovation News Network. Read more here.

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Baua Electric

MAY 6, 2024

Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables A 208-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 80 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage has come online west of San Antonio, Texas. Solar + storage developers Cypress Creek Renewables brought Zier Solar + Storage online in Brackettville, Texas, on May 2, 2024. Texas is No 1 in the US for solar capacity.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Photo: Sonnenkraft Austrian solar manufacturer Sonnenkraft has debuted its new “Terracotta” solar panel that matches red-tiled roofs and is historic-building compliant. The 400W double-glass solar panels have red frames, and have general building approval from the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt).

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Electrek

APRIL 22, 2024

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

EDF Renewables North America , one of the US’s largest renewable developers, has officially agreed to recycle its solar panels. more… The post A huge US solar developer just committed to recycling its solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 22, 2024

Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tesla has confirmed that its energy division has completed more than 500,000 solar panel and Solar Roof installations, which was equal to about 4 GW of clean energy. The update bodes well for Tesla’s solar installations, as it suggests that Tesla Energy is growing, albeit at a deliberate pace.

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Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2023

California is instituting a new pay structure for residential solar systems, which could dramatically damage demand for Tesla Solar products, but it isn’t all bad news. Luckily, Tesla Energy may come out unscathed thanks to a new incentive program for energy storage products.

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Innovation News Network

APRIL 11, 2023

Researchers have found an environmentally friendlier solar cell production method that utilises PEDOT:PSS/silicon heterojunction solar cells. The post Environmentally-friendlier solar cell production method found appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

MARCH 28, 2024

All US-made solar panels featured only imported solar cells until now, but two US manufacturers just struck a three-year, $400 million deal.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 21, 2023

It ain’t easy being an electric car startup, and it’s even less easy if you’re doing something more exotic, like trying to sell a solar-powered car. Everyone knows that solar power is great and useful, but many people also know that the limited space on the outside of a car just doesn’t gather that much […]

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Just weeks after announcing plans to showcase its solar EV technology to the public in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startup Aptera Motors is taking things a step further. With DRIFTx underway later this week, Aptera has already shared news that includes expanding to a new market outside its native US— the Middle East.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Duke Energy is piloting a floating solar farm in Florida – the state’s first – on an existing cooling pond in Polk County. more… The post Florida’s first floating solar farm is now online appeared first on Electrek.

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Innovation News Network

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Learn how R&I will help the EU to advance its industrial strategy for solar PV and support European solar manufacturers. The post Research and innovation is key for the renaissance of European solar manufacturing appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

MARCH 19, 2024

Researchers led by Australia’s national science agency had an efficiency breakthrough with roll-to-roll flexible printed perovskite solar cells.

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Electrek

APRIL 5, 2024

Solar topped coal’s output in Texas for the first time in any month, sending 3.26 million megawatt-hours (MWh) onto the grid vs. coal’s 2.96 million MWh in March.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 5, 2023

HIPERION solar panel technology can unlock the potential of a rooftop with concentration photovoltaics and micro-tracking. The post HIPERION solar panel technology: Breaking efficiency records appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

APRIL 12, 2024

Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.

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