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RECOM partners with WEDIS Group for 10MW photovoltaic plant in Fuerstenwalde, Germany

RECOM announces the construction of a 10MW photovoltaic plant in Fuerstenwalde, Germany. The company has partnered with investment group WEDIS Group AG and is providing bridge financing for the construction of the entire project, which began this month. Over 35,000 of RECOM’s Black Panther 285 mono high efficiency panels will be installed and are expected to produce approximately 10,000 MWh/year of energy from the […]

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China Overruns Germany in Solar Market

China, the largest consumer of energy outstrips Germany as the country records massive increase into its solar capacity. ‘The country had added 15.1GW of solar power last year, bringing the aggregate to 43.2GW’, the National Energy Administration said recently. ‘This is equivalent to more than a quarter of worldwide increases and 33% of the country’s […]

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After A Lull, Borosil Renewables Plans Expanding Production

After a lull, Indian solar glass company Borosil Renewables has planned to take steps towards increasing its production. This comes after two key steps taken by the Indian government. One is the imposition of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on solar glass import and another one is the imposition of anti-dumping duties against imports of solar […]

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Qcells Claims Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency World Record

Qcells, a leading solar cells and modules manufacturer, has claimed a a new world record, reaching 28.6% for tandem solar cell efficiency on a full-area M10-sized cell that can be scaled for mass manufacturing. This result was achieved having begun large-area tandem development in 2023, as major solar manufacturers across the world attempt to reach […]

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Hyundai Mobis Develops Technique To Avoid EV Battery Overheating

Hyundai Mobis has announced developing a new battery cell cooling material to prevent battery overheating during ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles. Hyundai Mobis aims to secure a world-class battery cooling technology and commercialize it to enhance its competitiveness in the future mobility market. This material, referred to as the ‘Pulsating Heat Pipe,’ is composed of […]

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EMBER Report Says Transatlantic Interconnection Could Be Cheaper Than Nuclear, Hydrogen

Transatlantic interconnection could be a valuable tool for achieving cheaper energy prices, improving supply security, and advancing decarbonization. Despite the high capital costs, it may prove more cost-effective than other options such as nuclear and hydrogen. According to EMBER research, transatlantic interconnection could help both North America and Europe achieve a more secure and efficient […]

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Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China?

Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […]

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Global Non-Chinese Inverter Firms Seek Protection Against Chinese Dominance

China’s solar demand doubled in 2023, driving significant growth in PV inverter supply. Similar to the solar PV sector, Chinese inverter manufacturers are emerging as the dominant force in the global inverter market, accounting for over half of global shipments. Since 2022, the top 5 ranks in the global inverter shipments have also been taken […]

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Italy Awards 1.4GW OF AgriPV Projects

Over six months after a ban on solar on Agricultural land, Italy’s energy management agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) has awarded 1.5GW of agrivoltaics (agriPV) in the first such tender. The agency awarded 540 projects after receiving 643 bids. Italy had announced a national recovery and resilience plan (PNRR) in January this year that […]

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