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India Develops the World's First Iron-ion Battery

published: 2019-08-26 15:02

A research team from India's IIT (Institute of Technology) Madras has officially developed the world's first iron-ion battery, which promises a low-cost stable alternative to the existing mainstream lithium-ion battery. ... more

Developer Demands Lowering of Local-Contents Requirement for Off-Shore Wind Farm Projects in Taiwan

published: 2019-08-26 11:25

MHI Vestas, a Danish wind-turbine manufacturer, has entered into a formal agreement with the Taiwanese government to supply its wind turbine platform units and technologies to Taiwan for the development of its future wind farm projects. However, the company has also demanded that the government relax its local-contents requirement, which requires the company to transfer some of its patented technologies to Taiwan. ... more

Rent Solar to the Rescue of Tesla’s Troubled Solar Business

published: 2019-08-23 18:10

Credit: Tesla Tesla has launched Rent Solar, a solar rental service, hoping to make a comeback in the solar industry. The customers can enjoy green energy for just US$50 a month, without having to shoulder the upfront cost of the solar energy installation. ... more

Real world field testing of new power-enhanced ribbons for photovoltaic modules demonstrates outstanding gain of 2.1 percent in energy yield

published: 2019-08-23 13:26

HANAU, Germany and SHANGHAI, China, August 22, 2019- Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading technology solution provider for the renewable energy industry, today announced that an outdoor field test of its Selectively Coated Ribbons (SCR™), the industry’s first “plug and play” power-enhancing ribbons for PV interconnection, has overachieved compared to previous tests conducted at standard testing conditions (STC). ... more

Danish Wind Turbine Tvindkraft in Operation for Over 40 Years

published: 2019-08-21 18:30

As the pioneer for wind power worldwide, Denmark currently houses the world’s first wind turbine Tvindkraft, which has been in operation for 41 years and counting. Its lifespan is a lot higher than the standard lifespan of wind turbines, which is usually around 25 years. ... more

Subsidy-Free Solar Power? Study Shows Chinese Major Cities Enjoy Solar Power Cheaper Than Grid

published: 2019-08-21 18:00

Credit: Shutterstock The PV levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) in China is declining year by year. A team led by Professor Jinyue Yang of KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm pointed out that the cost of a lot of unsubsidized solar installations is already lower than the general electricity tariffs. ... more

Offshore Wind Turbines in Taiwan Can Withstand the Impact of Typhoons and Earthquakes

published: 2019-08-20 14:53

In an effort to further develop its offshore wind power technology, the government in Taiwan has begun to further look into the capability of its offshore wind turbines in withstanding the impacts of the its most common natural disasters, such as typhoons and earthquakes. ... more

Holland Rolls Out Renewable Energy Tower for Festivals

published: 2019-08-20 9:30

In its collaboration with nine enterprises, Holland’s Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has rolled out a green-energy device, dubbed “GEM tower” that can be used as a power generator at festivals. ... more

Hyundai Rolls Out Hybrid Car With Solar-Panel Roof

published: 2019-08-19 13:30

Hyundai, Korea’s largest automaker, has officially rolled out a new hybrid car model that features a solar-panel roof, dubbed the “Sonatas Hybrid.” ... more

NREL Develops New Technology That Will Slash PV Cell Costs

published: 2019-08-19 9:30

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the U.S. has recently developed an improved process of epitaxy which can potentially increase the production speeds of GaAs by 20 times. This may help to cut the costs of III-V PV cells to US$0.2-0.8/watt. ... more

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