By Sophie Vorrath ANU team sandwiches two solar technologies together to achieve cell efficiency at levels targeted by ARENA for 2030. The post Australian researchers hit solar stretch goal with tandem cell breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Rachel Williamson Four researchers win the Queen Elizabeth Prize for their work between 1983 and 2023 improving the efficiency of solar cells. The post Australian solar giants win “Nobel for engineering” for efficiency breakthroughs appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Blagojce Krivevski Mercedes-Benz Vans is systematically electrifying all model series. The new eSprinter impresses with efficiency, range and load capacity, and is a true cosmopolitan: Produced in Europe and North America, it will underline the claim to “Lead in Electric Drive” in around 60 markets in the future. The new eSprinter comes with a…
By [Energy Central] Jay Stein There’s a perfect storm going on in the heat pump market. Policymakers and environmental advocates are touting this equipment as a solution to both climate change, and European dependence on Russian natural gas. Simultaneously, a plethora of legislation and regulations are emerging that are roiling the industry. These include new…
By Kelly Pickerel With additional rebates available to U.S. consumers for home efficiency updates, energy load control will be paramount to furthering the country’s energy transition. Smart circuit company Lumin has now integrated its software with Enphase and SolarEdge energy storage products, allowing participating homeowners to easily personalize and manage circuits and prolong battery runtime….
By Blagojce Krivevski Renault has enhanced the all new Megane E-Tech 100% electric with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range Iconic trim, the new addition notably features a heat pump for increased efficiency. The new Iconic features the extensive specification of the limited version Launch Edition, but with the added benefits of an innovative new…
By [email protected] (Bengt Halvorson) Toyota’s change at the top likely doesn’t change its position on EVs. GM says it’s flexible on battery format; read into that what you will. And the Hyundai Ioniq 6 pushes efficiency and range to new heights. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 beats the…
By Kelsey Misbrener El Dorado School District (ESD) School Board and faculty members gathered to celebrate the district’s newly constructed 1.75-MWAC solar array. The project will offset 88% of the district’s energy usage and expenses, saving ESD over $128,000 annually in energy costs. ESD entered into a Solar Services Agreement (SSA) with Entegrity, an energy…
By mmillikin The EU project HyInHeat is researching the use of hydrogen in the aluminum and steel industry. The EU is contributing €17.7 million in funding to the €24-million project. The main objective of HyInHeat is the integration of hydrogen as fuel for high-temperature heating processes in the energy-intensive industries. While some of the equipment…
By [Energy Central] Meena Beyers There is a popular misconception that natural gas equals increased CO2 and poor air quality and that natural gas utilities are lagging behind electric utilities in terms of innovation in net zero. This is simply incorrect. Today’s highly efficient gas technologies like the newest heat pumps actually emit less CO2…
By John Engel Follow @EngelsAngle Episode 33 of the Factor This! podcast features Aaron Halimi, president and founder of the California-based community solar developer Renewable Properties. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Heila Technologies, a Kohler Company. Scroll down to see how Heila is changing how complex microgrids are managed…
By Blagojce Krivevski Vietnamese EV maker VinFast announced the consolidation of its Canadian and US strategic business and management operations into a single unit, to be called, VinFast North America. The move is expected to drive increased efficiency in the use and allocation of resources, while improving VinFast’s operational and financial performance. Today’s action is…
By Elizabeth Ingram In its Pacific Northwest Power Supply Adequacy Assessment for 2027, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council found that power supply in the region in 2027 would not be adequate relying solely on existing resources. The 2027 power supply would not be adequate if the region relied solely on existing resources and existing…
An EV battery is typically made up of thousands of rechargeable lithium-ion cells connected together to form the battery pack. Lithium-ion cells are the most popular because of their cost efficiency , offering the most optimal trade-off between energy storage capacity and price. InfrastructureBrought to you by: EV Driven Read Full Article Here For more…
By [Energy Central] Len Rosen Three news stories about energy: 1. Neodymium ions when added to perovskite may revolutionize solar cells based on research done at UCLA. The material is more energy efficient, passes durability tests, and can handle the heat. 2. Pacific Gas & Electric partners with Energy Vault, a swiss provider of long-term…