The new Q1 2020 bankability analysis has now been completed by the PV-Tech market research team, ranking PV module suppliers within the PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings. The listing reveals that LONGi Solar now commands AAA-Rated status, the highest grade achievable. A further seven module suppliers are in the AA and A bands and four suppliers…
By [email protected]a.com (Stephen Edelstein) Solar cells produce electricity without carbon emissions, but the low efficiency numbers leave a lot of room for improvement. New research suggests a possible way to boost that—possibly without a radical rethink or the introduction of rare, expensive materials. Researchers in St. Petersburg, Russia, have created a prototype solar cell using……
By WPED Staff A new report from Navigant Research examines the use of energy storage for wind integration, covering existing and upcoming projects, the competitive landscape and expected market growth. The rise of combined solar plus storage projects is reshaping the energy storage industry, yet employing energy storage for wind integration has fallen far behind….
By Energy in Depth A new University of Rochester study claiming methane emissions from fossil fuel activities are higher than previously estimated is encountering criticism from the scientific community because of significant limitations and the fact that it is at odds with existing research.Contrary to headlines that gave the impression the study’s findings are written…
The United States could generate 20% of its electricity from wind within 10 years, without requiring any additional land, according to new research. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Wind Energy News
By [email protected] The global energy storage market quadrupled last year to 4 gigawatts of new installations and will surge to a 15-gigawatt annual market in 2024, even as system price declines slow down, according to Wood Mackenzie. The energy storage industry begins the new decade in the midst of a rapid transformation from a niche…
By Michael Mazengarb Education minister launches UNSW research hub to accelerate energy storage technologies, saying smelters need to be powered 100% by renewables. The post Sydney research hub to accelerate energy storage technologies appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Climate change, with more and more storms and heat waves, also has consequences for our energy supply. An international research team has now developed a new method for calculating how extreme weather affects energy systems. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renewable Energy News — ScienceDaily
By Michael Mazengarb Methane emissions from fossil fuel extraction have been substantially underreported, new research finds, putting more questions over Australia’s gas expansion plans. The post New methane data shows gas industry can no longer “hide behind burping cows” appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Michael Mazengarb Oxford University research argues for immediate closure of world’s brown coal mines with new analysis suggesting they’re a net drain on the global economy. The post Why immediately revoking coal mining permits could be better for global economy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By [email protected] China produces a majority of the world’s battery cells, but that manufacturing powerhouse is slowing down due to coronavirus. The Chinese government has imposed provincial travel bans and factory closures to fight the spread of the virus, which has killed more than 1,000 people and infected more than 43,000 as of February 13….
By [email protected] The 2020s will be a new chapter for the wind industry, according to Wood Mackenzie research, as offshore wind’s share of the annual global wind market reaches 25 percent by 2028, up from 10 percent last year. Onshore wind matured as an industry over the past 10 years. This maturation will continue in…
By Michael Mazengarb Australian researchers will accelerate the commercialisation of ‘solar skins’ – generating power from the surface of cars and buildings – after receiving research funding boost. The post Australian ‘Solar Skin’ invention could power cities and vehicles of the future appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew…
By ACEEE Blog To control costs and fight climate change, US states are coming up with innovative ways to flexibly manage demand for energy use. New research from ACEEE and Energy Innovation finds that at least 13 states have created performance incentive mechanisms (PIM) to encourage utilities to deliver energy savings at specific times to…
By ENEL Foundation Contributor Enel Foundation and Generation.e are reinforcing their partnership as the award-winning non-profit focused on research and education for a clean energy world joins the Smarter Mobility Events 2020 as Global Knowledge Partner. Smarter Mobility series of events brings together game changers, solution providers, ideators, policy shapers, and thought leaders from across…