On Sept. 9, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China officially unveiled the “catalog for recommended new-energy autos (eighth batch for 2019),” which contains 210 models with a technology level that is qualified for the government’s subsidy in 2019. ...  more
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German Government Promises Actions to Support Domestic Wind Industry, but Is It Too Late? |
| published: 2019-09-26 0:30 |
The German government announced in early September that it will develop a series of new measures to reinvigorate the growth of the domestic wind industry. ...  more
PV-Powered Drone to Play a Role in 5G Networks |
| published: 2019-09-25 0:30 |
BAE Systems, a U.K. defense industrial giant, will officially test-fly a PV-powered drone by the end of 2019; The drone is set to fly nonstop at an altitude of 20 kilometers above sea level for one year, for the functions of communications, real-time monitoring, and aerial exploration. In the future, it may become a low-cost substitute for communications satellites, and be used for 5G services. ...  more
EnergyTrend, AISWEI to Hold Forum on The Latest Market Trends and Inverter Developments |
| published: 2019-09-24 9:30 |
Increasing investments in the development of the renewable energy sector has become an irreversible trend as global warming causes more extreme weather events around the world. Instead of sitting on the sidelines of the international movement for energy transition, Taiwan’s government has opted to aggressively push the deployment of renewable energies. ...  more
Indoor PV Power Facility Boasts 26% Conversion Rate |
| published: 2019-09-23 9:30 |
A group of scientists from Sweden’s Linköping University and China have jointly developed a new kind of organic PV cell which is capable of generating power indoors, with a conversion rate topping 26%. ...  more
Tianqi Lands Long-Term Order From LG Chem |
| published: 2019-09-20 17:30 |
TLK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries, has officially inked a long-term lithium-hydroxide supply contract with LG Chem; According to the contract, TLK will supply at least 15% of the output of its lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana on an annual basis; the extra amount will be set via mutual negotiation, based on the needs of LG Chem. ...  more
Farmlands Are More Optimal than Deserts for the Development of PV Power Stations, Study Finds |
| published: 2019-09-20 9:30 |
Despite the abundant sunshine provided by deserts, a recent study has found that a farmland can provide a lot more benefits to PV power stations than desert regions. Like excessive humidity, a desert’s excessive heat may dampen the overall conversion rates of PV modules. ...  more
Electric Cars Receive the Spotlight at Frankfurt Auto Fair 2019 |
| published: 2019-09-20 9:30 |
Electric cars are set to take the center stage at Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 (IAA 2019), which will take place from September 12-22. The event has already showcased the latest electric car models from Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and various of the industry’s other manufacturers. ...  more
Registered Gogoro Smartscooters Reach 200,000 as Taiwan’s E-Scooter Market Heats Up in Summer Peak Season |
| published: 2019-09-19 0:30 |
The competition in Taiwan’s e-scooter market has intensified dramatically this year due to the entries of new models under local and international vehicle brands. ...  more
Massive Global Investments Slash PV Power Cost by 80% Over the Past Decade |
| published: 2019-09-19 0:30 |
According to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), China’s total investment in the renewable energy sector has reached US$758 billion during the period from 2010 to the first half of 2019. ...  more