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New Organic Solar Cells for Satellites Can Survive 10 Years’ Worth of Space Gamma Rays

published: 2019-07-31 9:30

The battery technology that powers space satellites has come a long way, evolving from silver-zinc batteries that lasted no more than 20 days to combinations of solar panels and energy storage systems designed for decade-long operations. ... more

Largest African Wind Farm Completes Grid Connection

published: 2019-07-31 9:30

A 310 MW wind farm, dubbed "Lake Turkana Wind Power," in Kenya has recently completed grid connection. It will be capable of meeting 17% of the nation's power needs. ... more

Tesla Solar Installation Plunges to a New Low While Batteries Soar

published: 2019-07-30 18:23

Tesla Solar’s performance is in a free fall. The installed capacity dropped to 47MW in Q1 2019. It fell again to the lowest point of 29MW in the second quarter, which is down 65% year-on-year. As the former champion of the American rooftop solar industry, what is Tesla to do to reverse the plunge? ... more

Gogoro Network to Be Spun Off as a New Entity Focusing on Smart Battery Swap Platform for E-Scooters

published: 2019-07-30 9:30

Gogoro, Taiwan’s e-scooter manufacturer and provider of green transportation solutions, announced on July 22 that its platform for smart battery swapping known the Gogoro Network will be maintained under a separate business entity. ... more

Australia Planning to Supply PV Power to Singapore with New PV Power Station

published: 2019-07-29 13:41

A huge PV power station, perhaps the largest worldwide, may be set up near Tennant Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory in the future. The power station is set to become a new landmark in the region, joining Uluru, one of the country’s sacred sites. ... more

Mobile Devices to be Powered by Wearables

published: 2019-07-29 13:30

As the presence of mobile devices has become increasingly ubiquitous, a growing number of them have begun to utilize innovative wearable solutions that can double as external power supplies. ... more

eMoving Supersonic Electric Scooter iE125 Launched: Top Speed at 100 km/h

published: 2019-07-23 17:27

China Motor has released their new electric scooter eMOVING iE125, with a top speed of 100 km/h, on July 19, which became an instant star in the market. ... more

Global Renewable Investments Fell 14% in First Half of 2019 Due to Slowdown in China

published: 2019-07-23 17:23

Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) reported on July 10 that renewable energy investments fell in China, the US, and Europe in the first half of 2019. The year-on-year declines for the US and Europe were 6% and 4% respectively. ... more

Turkish-Italian Project Further Raises the Viability of Geothermal Cooling Systems for Buildings

published: 2019-07-23 17:14

Whether or not to turn on the air conditioner has been a common dilemma for most households during the hot summer days. Although air conditioners bring immense relief from the heat and humidity, some people avoid using them because they want to keep their electric bills down and protect the environment. Indeed, conventional air conditioners are a major contributor to the global warming as they consume a lot of energy and release hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is also a greenhouse gas. ... more

Can Canadian Solar Meet Shipment Expectation in Q2?

published: 2019-07-23 9:30

The Q1 shipment volume of Canadian Solar hit 1,423 MW, compared with the company's original forecast of 1.3-1.4 GW. The company racked up revenues of US$484.7 million in Q1, but incurred a net loss of US$17.2 million. ... more

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