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Costa Rica Plans to Permanently Ban Fossil Fuel Excavation

published: 2021-08-07 9:30
Costa Rica possesses an abundance of water resources, whereas more than 95% of power generation comes from renewable energy, and now the country is striving to achieve decarbonization in transportation by aiming for zero emission by 2050. The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica is also planning to discuss the “Permanent Ban on Fossil Fuel Exploration and Excavation Act” this week. ...  more

Mass Production Efficiency of 25.23% Transcends HJT Record

published: 2021-08-06 9:30
The 166 mono-Si HJT cell developed by Huasun has achieved a record-breaking conversion efficiency of 25.23% from the recent testing of the authoritative testing institution ISFH, which showcases Huasun’s sturdy improvement in HJT cell technology, and indicates the company’s unswerving determination and strength in achieving the particular efficiency. ...  more

Can Environmental Protection-Driven Tokyo 2020 Achieve a Hydrogen Society?

published: 2021-08-06 9:30
Tokyo 2020 had been postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has become the first postponed Olympic game in history. Apart from hosting the highest level of competition among sports elites of various countries once every four years, the Olympic Games are also a means to elevate international spotlight, and Japan has laid down several targets as the host. ...  more

Scientists Targeted Mines Beneath Volcanoes That Are Rich in Lithium, Gold, and Copper

published: 2021-08-05 9:30
Many countries are gradually incorporating energy transformation and clean energy into their future development blueprints in order to respond to the global warming caused by climate change. However, it hasn’t been easy due to the conversion efficiency and technology of renewable energy that has yet to be satisfactory, and the current deficiency of key minerals. ...  more

Conditions to At Least 4 Ships Unknown from Iran’s Hijacking; Tense Status in Gulf of Oman May Impact Oil Prices

published: 2021-08-05 9:30
Iran is currently in a standstill with the US and other major countries due to the uncertain future of its nuclear deal. According to the coverage of foreign media, an oil tanker has been hijacked by Iran in the Gulf of Oman, and the status of at least 4 cruise ships is still unclear. Maritime and Coastguard Agency reported on August 3rd that a “potential hijack” is happening in the particular sea area. ...  more

Tesla’s AU Energy Storage Base Still Burning After 4 Days

published: 2021-08-04 9:30
The fire incident from Tesla’s Megapack in Victoria, Australia on July 30th has entered its 4th consecutive day of combustion. Fire Rescue Victoria mentioned in its statement today that the fire has been significantly subsided, though not yet completely controlled. ...  more

Construction Begins for Spain’s First Major Production Base for Lithium Battery Cells

published: 2021-08-04 9:30
Various energy news websites have reported that construction started in June for Spain’s first GW-scale production base for lithium battery cells. The base is located in Noblejas, a municipality in the province of Toledo and within the autonomous region of Castilla-La Mancha. The main developer of this project is Phi4Tech, a company specializing in graphene-related technologies. The base is scheduled to begin pilot production before the end of this year. ...  more