Lithium Universe secures rights to solar panel recycling tech
Western Australian-based resources company Lithium Universe has secured the global rights to a patented microwave technology designed to simplify the separation and recovery of valuable materials like silver, silicon, and critical metals from end-of-life solar panels.
New platform enhances grid integration and real time geospatial metering
A Singapore-based energy solutions company has announced its flagship next-generation electricity grid platform, the NEOS Solution, which among many functions can orchestrate distributed energy resources and create live monitoring of meters during blackouts.
Solar-to-hydrogen efficiency boosted by CSIRO breakthrough technology
Researchers at the CSIRO have proven a new full thermochemical hydrogen production cycle – from solar input to hydrogen output – has the potential to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of higher than 20%, 5% more than many existing systems.
Trina Solar reveals 841 W perovskite-silicon tandem PV module prototype
China’s Trina Solar has unveiled a perovskite‑silicon tandem solar module prototype delivering 841 W and 27.1% efficiency, based on 210 mm tandem cells.
Enel X launches first in 95 MW VPP solution planned for NSW
Enel X launched the first of three separate virtual power plants that will deliver a combined 95 MW capacity of demand response to help support and accelerate the renewable energy transition in New South Wales.
Adelaide researchers boost zinc-iodine battery performance
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new dry electrode fabrication strategy for aqueous zinc-iodine batteries they say delivers cathodes with more than double the performance of iodine and lithium-ion batteries.
Glass-free, coloured PV modules for building rooftop retrofits, facades
Researchers from Swiss and Austrian institutions have demonstrated a novel design for a glass-free, structurally robust silicon PV module. With a weight below 6 kg/m2, the targeted application is older buildings with weak roof structure.
Australian rooftop solar sharing pioneer eyes European expansion
Australian rooftop solar sharing technology developer Allume Energy has closed a $10.4 million investment round, the proceeds of which will be used to accelerate the company’s international expansion into the United Kingdom and European markets.
UQ research targets connection challenges for hybrid plants
Researchers at the University of Queensland are leading a project aiming to improve how hybrid renewable power plants – typically including solar and/or wind, along with battery energy storage – connect into Australia’s electricity grid.
New cooling gel could raise PV module efficiency by 12%
An international research team has developed a hydrogel composite that absorbs moisture in solar modules overnight and facilitates evaporative cooling throughout daylight hours. The system has undergone lab tests and outdoor experiments on two continents.
