Renshine Solar hits 27.5% efficiency for flexible all-perovskite solar cell
Renshine Solar says it has achieved a record 27.5% efficiency for a flexible all-perovskite cell and 23.0% on a 20.26 cm² panel.
Premier Energies launches 620 W TOPCon solar module
Premier Energies has started commercial output at its 1.2 GW n-type G12R solar cell line in India and introduced a 620 W bifacial module with n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact cells based on the rectangular G12R wafer format.
Wholesale electricity market generation and storage CIS tenders now open
The federal government’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tenders 5 and 6 are open, seeking 1.6 GW of renewable energy generation and 2.4 GWh of dispatchable capacity for the Western Australia wholesale electricity market.
Renewable energy zone communities negatively impacted: report
The New South Wales Upper House’s first report on the impact of renewable energy zones on rural and regional communities has found residents in proximity to the Central-West Orana REZ have been negatively affected.
Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists from India have designed a novel electric vehicle system with a reported efficiency of 98.7%, using PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage and supercapacitor, with hopes to expand the concept to renewable-energy-based DC microgrids with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability.
Dutch teams dominate world solar challenge claiming top two positions
The Netherlands Brunel Solar Team have crossed the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finish line in Adelaide, i first place, after travelling 3,021 kilometres from Darwin to the South Australian capital, at an average speed of 86.6 kph, and just shy of 35 hours on the road.
Completed EnergyConnect substation largest in Southern Hemisphere
Transgrid has completed a three year build of the largest substation in the Southern Hemisphere, rubber-stamping grid reliability and the sharing of renewable energy across three states linked by its Project EnergyConnect.
Researchers develop ultra-cooling patch to reduce PV module temperature
Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a patch that effectively cools down PV panels and utilises waste heat for freshwater production and reportedly increasing maximum power density by over 28% in a folded version of the ultra-cooling patch.
Victoria backs synchronous condenser to boost renewables
The Victorian government’s $480 million investment into strengthening the state’s energy grid is closing on another milestone with the installation of Australia’s largest synchronous condenser nearing completion.
JA Solar unveils 650 W TOPCon module for desert PV projects
JA Solar has launched DesertBlue, a 650 W tunnel-oxide passivated contact module for desert PV projects, featuring self-cleaning glass, reinforced frames, and heat-tolerant design with desert-specific certification.
