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Pliable Solar Panel Promises Significant Business Potential

published: 2019-08-28 9:30

SunMan, a Hong Kong PV energy firm, has officially rolled out a pliable glass-less solar panel which can be used in an extensive range of applications. ... more

Yamaha EC-05 and Gogoro S2 Electric Scooters: Full Comparisons

published: 2019-08-28 0:00

The EC-05 is the fruit of a joint operation by Yamaha (YAMAHA) and Gogoro. The power system adopted the same G2 aluminum liquid-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motor (S-Version) as the Gogoro S2. Many people can't help but wo... more

Multi-Power Systems Can Help Prevent Disruptions of Power Outages

published: 2019-08-27 15:07

As the occurrence of power outages have become increasing common, a growing number of people have begun to call for the establishment of reliable multi-power supply systems that can help to prevent the disruptions caused by blackouts. ... more

How to Prevent Your Solar Panels From Bursting Into Flames? Here Is How.

published: 2019-08-26 18:00

Credit: Chris Ballance via Flickr The solar modules currently on the market mainly consist of glass panels, EVA polymer glue, photovoltaic cells, back sheets, and aluminum frames. The resulting heat resistance is high, so why is it burning? The problem may come from ... more

India Develops the World's First Iron-ion Battery

published: 2019-08-26 15:02

A research team from India's IIT (Institute of Technology) Madras has officially developed the world's first iron-ion battery, which promises a low-cost stable alternative to the existing mainstream lithium-ion battery. ... more

Developer Demands Lowering of Local-Contents Requirement for Off-Shore Wind Farm Projects in Taiwan

published: 2019-08-26 11:25

MHI Vestas, a Danish wind-turbine manufacturer, has entered into a formal agreement with the Taiwanese government to supply its wind turbine platform units and technologies to Taiwan for the development of its future wind farm projects. However, the company has also demanded that the government relax its local-contents requirement, which requires the company to transfer some of its patented technologies to Taiwan. ... more

Rent Solar to the Rescue of Tesla’s Troubled Solar Business

published: 2019-08-23 18:10

Credit: Tesla Tesla has launched Rent Solar, a solar rental service, hoping to make a comeback in the solar industry. The customers can enjoy green energy for just US$50 a month, without having to shoulder the upfront cost of the solar energy installation. ... more

Real world field testing of new power-enhanced ribbons for photovoltaic modules demonstrates outstanding gain of 2.1 percent in energy yield

published: 2019-08-23 13:26

HANAU, Germany and SHANGHAI, China, August 22, 2019- Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading technology solution provider for the renewable energy industry, today announced that an outdoor field test of its Selectively Coated Ribbons (SCR™), the industry’s first “plug and play” power-enhancing ribbons for PV interconnection, has overachieved compared to previous tests conducted at standard testing conditions (STC). ... more

Danish Wind Turbine Tvindkraft in Operation for Over 40 Years

published: 2019-08-21 18:30

As the pioneer for wind power worldwide, Denmark currently houses the world’s first wind turbine Tvindkraft, which has been in operation for 41 years and counting. Its lifespan is a lot higher than the standard lifespan of wind turbines, which is usually around 25 years. ... more

Subsidy-Free Solar Power? Study Shows Chinese Major Cities Enjoy Solar Power Cheaper Than Grid

published: 2019-08-21 18:00

Credit: Shutterstock The PV levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in China is declining year by year. A team led by Professor Jinyue Yang of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm pointed out that the cost of a lot of unsubsidized solar installations is already lower than the general electricity tariffs. ... more

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