Austria Achieves Milestone of Installing Over 1 GW of Solar PV Capacity in 2022.
Upper Austria contributed the highest capacity addition of 243 MW, while Vorarlberg reported the lowest capacity addition of 28 MW.
The country has ...  more
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Global Challenge: Effective Recycling of Solar Panels Emerges as Key to Averting Ecological Disaster |
published: 2023-06-28 9:30 |
As the world takes leaps toward a more sustainable future, the emergence of a new environmental challenge looms large—solar energy recycling. ...  more
Western Mining Plans to Invest in Taifeng Pulead so as to Enter Market for LFP Materials |
published: 2023-06-28 9:30 |
In late June, Western Mining released a notice stating that it plans to participate in an auction for a 6.29% stake in Qinghai Taifeng Pulead Lithium Energy Technology. This stake is currently owned by Western Mining’s controlling shareholder Western Mining Group, and the bid price starts at a low of RMB 791 million. ...  more
Rocks Found Locally in Tanzania Become Desirable Energy Storage Materials |
published: 2023-06-27 16:24 |
Scientists in Tanzania discovered that granite, soapstone, and talc found locally in the region have proven to be highly suitable for storing solar heat. Boasting boast high energy density and stability even at high temperatures, these rocks are ideal elements—in addition to salt—for thermal energy storage on a grid-scale level. ...  more
Seawater Unleashed as the Ultimate Green Hydrogen Elixir: US Scientists Forge Revolutionary “Seawater Electrolyzer” |
published: 2023-06-27 9:30 |
In a significant breakthrough, American scientists have pioneered a revolutionary “seawater electrolyzer” that eliminates the need for freshwater in green hydrogen production. Seawater, abundant and rich in hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium, has long been regarded as a potential fuel source. However, extracting hydrogen from seawater has remained an elusive challenge. ...  more
Wind Power Emerges as Vital Energy Source in War-Torn Ukraine |
published: 2023-06-26 9:30 |
As the echoes of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict reverberate across Ukraine’s battle-scarred terrain, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of wind power. ...  more
Tesla’s Charging Port Standardization Expected to Boost Revenue by US$3 Billion |
published: 2023-06-26 9:30 |
Two major US automakers have chosen to streamline their new vehicle offerings and make them compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network following the company’s decision to relinquish its exclusive charging port patent. This move marks a significant industry-wide reconciliation and is anticipated to generate a substantial increase in Tesla’s charging income. ...  more
EVE Energy to Supply 10GWh of Battery Cells to Powin |
published: 2023-06-26 9:30 |
Powin, an energy storage platform provider, and Chinese battery supplier EVE Energy signed a supply agreement under which the latter will provide 10GWh of battery cells for the former’s energy storage project. ...  more
Songfa Ceramics Enter Li-Ion Battery Market by Joining Forces with Hengli Group, Sequoia Capital, and Shanshan |
published: 2023-06-23 9:30 |
On June 12, Guangdong Songfa Ceramics made an announcement stating its intention to acquire a stake in Anhui EVPS Power Battery from Ningbo EVPS Energy Storage System. The percentage of the stake would be no less than 51% and no more than 76.92%. ...  more
Replacing Undersea Cables with Direct Battery Transport, Japan’s PowerX to Begin Testing Battery Ship in 2026 |
published: 2023-06-23 9:30 |
In an ambitious plan set to redefine the mechanisms of power transmission, Japan’s PowerX is charting a novel course. The company is on track to unveil its groundbreaking Battery Tanker X, a 140m long sea-bound power station, in 2026. ...  more