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CCSA Analysis Shows Massachusetts Solar Regs Would Cancel Nearly 80 Clean Energy Projects

published: 2020-06-09 10:00

Today, the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) released a comprehensive analysis revealing how new clean energy regulations would have the unintended consequence of canceling nearly 80 solar energy projects at a time when ... more

'Very Active' Hurricane Season Forecast Signals Homeowners Need Early Preparation as Generac Continues Virtual Consultations

published: 2020-06-09 4:00

The atmospheric science researchers at Colorado State University updated their 2020 Atlantic seasonal hurricane activity forecast on June 4, increasing predictions for an even more active season than originally suggested. Image by... more

Your Monday Briefings: All the Solar News (Week 24)

published: 2020-06-08 21:00

Welcome back to another busy week! This time, we are covering German PV industry’s immunity to COVID-19, Israel’s ambitious plan for solar energy and JinkoSolar’s victory, and many more! Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Your Mon... more

Energy Storage Invested by Bill Gates Transcended Commercialization and Achieved 150 Hours of Electricity Storage Time

published: 2020-06-08 18:30

Form Energy, invested by Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, is about to realize the next generation of prolonged battery energy storage technology by having signed a contract with Great River Energy, the second largest power company in Minnesota, on developing a 1MW/150MWh pilot power plant, which claims to store electricity for a much longer period of 150 hours in contrast to the existing lithium battery power plants. ... more

US International Trade Commission Issues Final Determination Confirming No Infringement of Hanwha Q-Cells' Patent by REC Group

published: 2020-06-08 10:00

-- REC Group, an international pioneering solar energy brand with Scandinavian heritage, is pleased to report that on June 3, 2020, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a Final Determination that REC Gro... more

The Global Wind Tower Market Is Expected to Grow by $ 6.75 bn during 2020-2024

published: 2020-06-08 4:00

Global Wind Tower Market 2020-2024 The analyst has been monitoring the wind tower market and it is set to grow by $ 6.75 bn during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period. Our reports on wind tower market ... more

The “Wooden” Future of Wind Energy

published: 2020-06-07 10:00

Wind turbine towers are for the most part made of steel, which means the larger the wind turbine, the more steel used in the construction of turbine tower, and the larger the tower needed to support the turbine. ... more

US Research Team Unveils a New Nickel Microfiber Felt That Produces Hydrogen 50 Times Faster than Conventional Electrodes in Water Electrolysis

published: 2020-06-07 4:00

Intermittency and supply/demand imbalance were once the major hurdles that impede the development of solar and wind generation. However, these issues are being resolved by various energy storage technologies that have emerged in the recent years. ... more

SYM Electric Scooter Configured with Duo Battery System Expected to Debut at the End of the Year

published: 2020-06-06 13:00

The new electric vehicle of Taiwanese scooter overlord SYM initially expected to debut in mid-year may be postponed to the end of the year according to the latest news. This new electric vehicle will be configured with a duo power system that allows both charging and replacement of battery, though the existing data reveals that the power performance for this scooter may not be remarkable. ... more

Sodium-Ion Batteries Have Game-Changing Potential as Supply of Key Material Is Inexhaustible

published: 2020-06-06 10:00

A research project jointly executed by scientists at Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) resulted in the creation of a sodium-ion battery that is relatively on par with some commercial lithium-ion batteries in terms of performance. Their report, which was published in ACS Energy Letters on April 28, further opens up the possibility of the commercialization of the sodium-ion battery technology that is based on a ubiquitous and low-cost material. ... more