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Research shows stainless steel aids recovery of silver from end-of-life solar modules
Australian researchers have identified 316L stainless steel as an effective electrode material for recovering silver from recycled PV cells, achieving up to 93% recovery and 96% Faradaic efficiency. The study shows that optimising current density improves silver deposition, while copper contamination affects electrochemical behavior without causing significant co-deposition.
Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coating boosts PV power output by 16%, outperforms manual cleaning
An Indian research team developed a transparent, nanocomposite coating that makes solar panels superhydrophobic, enabling self-cleaning and reducing dust-related performance losses. Six months of outdoor testing showed coated panels produced 16% more power than dusty panels and 7% more than manually cleaned panels, while also lowering temperature and improving stability.
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IEA PVPS updates benchmark PV life cycle inventory with 83 factory assessments
IEA-PVPS has released an updated 2026 Life Cycle Inventory report, providing more representative data on PV manufacturing, energy use, emissions, recycling, and end-of-life processes. The update highlights major improvements in silicon recycling, wafer efficiency, and reduced environmental impacts across PV supply chains.
Dutch student team develops solar-powered ambulance
A student team at the Eindhoven University of Technology has developed what it says is the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, designed to deliver healthcare services to remote communities. The vehicle combines a 50 kWh battery with 542 solar cells, offering a claimed range of up to 715 km on paved roads while powering onboard medical equipment.
Ingeteam announces central inverter for utility-scale BESS
Ingeteam has launched the Ingecon Sun Storage M Series, a modular central inverter platform for utility-scale BESS applications, offering power ratings of up to 4.54 MVA and battery voltage support up to 1,500 Vdc without derating. The series includes standalone inverter units and skid-mounted medium-voltage solutions with integrated transformers and switchgear reaching 9.08 MVA.
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New PV module recycling tech achieves 97.75% silicon recovery for electrode production
Researchers developed a process to recover silicon and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) from end-of-life crystalline silicon solar cells for use in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery electrodes across different substrates. The recovered material achieved around 97.75% silicon yield and showed substrate-dependent performance.
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