Water-based recycling of perovskite solar cells
An international team has developed a new technique to recycle perovskite solar cells (PSC) made on glass substrates using a water-based solution. Tests showed that the recycled cells were as efficient and stable as the original devices.
Airport-based green hydrogen test plant paves way for zero emissions aviation
Aotearoa New Zealand green hydrogen solutions company Fabrum has opened an advanced liquid hydrogen test facility in partnership with Christchurch International Airport to support the development of green hydrogen-powered technologies, primarily in aviation.
VSPC eyes cathode powder global supply chain with $30 million ARENA grant
Queensland manufacturing company The Very Smart Particle Company has been granted $30 million non-recourse funding to commercialise a new process for manufacturing cathode powder used in lithium-ion batteries.
Study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces hotspots risk
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
U.S. start-up unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window
California-headquartered Next Energy said its laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.
Aviation hydrogen fuel cell research takes to the sky with strategic partnership
The hunt for higher-performance hydrogen fuel cells for aviation has resulted in a research partnership between Australian aerospace company AMSL Aero and Deakin University’s hydrogen hub, Hycel.
Boral trials recycled solar panels as sand alternative in concrete mix
Construction materials company Boral is trialling the use of crushed glass sourced from end-of-life and damaged solar panels as a partial replacement for natural sand in concrete production.
Research paints positive picture of used EV battery health
New Australian research around battery degradation in used electric vehicles has found average battery health exceeded 90%, even for vehicles that have travelled more than 120,000 kilometres.
Hybrid solar vanadium battery system withstands Australia’s harsh weather
Energy solutions company Australian Flow Batteries has rolled out its containerised solar vanadium battery system in Western Australia, which can be stowed in less than an hour to protect modules during the region’s annual cyclone season.
Solar rebate scheme notches record as axe poised on feed-in tariffs
The Victorian government’s Solar Homes rebate program continues to reach new heights with more than 78,000 rooftop PV, solar hot water and residential battery systems installed in 2024 – the most successful year on record.
