Four-year outdoor testing shows perovskite cells suffer from high seasonality
Testing conducted by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin in Germany has shown that perovskite solar cells operating at high latitudes in Europe may suffer from higher performance losses in winter compared to conventional PV devices. The scientists warned, however, that at lower latitudes this seasonality may be less pronounced.
K2 Systems unveils new pitched roof mounting solutions
K2 Systems has introduced two new pitched roof mounting components for residential solar: the SingleHook 3S Light, made of aluminum and stainless steel; and the InsertionRail 2.0, an aluminum mounting rail.
Electric vehicle conspiracy theories challenge transport decarbonisation
A Queensland university has led a global study into misinformation about electric vehicles, which it found is fuelled by conspiracy theories and mistrust, even among people who own them.
Meyer Burger’s German subsidiaries file for insolvency
Swiss solar cell company Meyer Burger said it filed for insolvency for its German subsidiaries, following intensive efforts to keep Meyer Burger Industries GmbH and Meyer Burger Germany GmbH operational.
RedEarth teams with global partners to build microgrid-in-a-box system
Queensland battery solutions provider RedEarth Energy Storage has announced an international partnership that will see it jointly develop a ‘world first’ integrated hardware and energy management system that combines solar, storage, and bidirectional electric vehicle charging capabilities in a single unit.
Local council gives green tick to 288 MW Tasmanian solar farm
The George Town Council, Tasmania, has granted planning approval to the ib vogt 288 MW Cimitiere Plains Solar Farm north of Launceston, featuring two solar arrays made up of approximately 613,000 panels.
Top-cell transparency remains critical challenge for tandem solar cells
New research has shown how improving top-cell transparency and performance remains key to the commercialization of tandem perovskite-silicon solar cells, as well as for all other types of tandem devices. The analysis demonstrated, in particular, that the top cell must achieve higher single-cell efficiency to compensate for reduced transparency.
Scientists propose novel Moon perovskite cell manufacturing strategy
German scientists have proposed power generation for future habitats on the moon could be achieved by manufacturing halide perovskite cells locally, using regolith-based moonglass.
Altech secures permit to build sodium-ion battery factory in Germany
The German subsidiary of the Perth-based sodium chloride solid-state battery specialist is moving ahead with its plans to build a 120 MWh production plant in Germany. The project is expected to amount to about $267 million.
Acen plans investment in 80 MW Malaysian solar package
Philippines-based energy company Acen Corporation is preparing to sign off on a $20 million investment in multiple solar PV projects with a combined capacity of about 80 MW in Malaysia as part of its joint venture with a unit of German solar developer ib vogt.
