Perovskite solar has been under the spotlight in recent years owing to its simple manufacturing process and the expeditiously surging conversion efficiency, though such technology has yet to enter an extensive commercialization due to the incorporation of heavy metal lead, which is one of the concerns for the environment. Chinese and UK scientists have targeted at this particular issue recently by developing a form of lead-free perovskite solar that can be used indoor and is more eco-friendly. ...  more

The miraculous sky blue-colored mineral, known as petrovite, is perhaps the key to speeding up the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries. ...  more

According to reports from various media outlets, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) announced recently that it has adopted Tesla’s Megapack for its second utility-scale battery project in the UK. Designated as “Contego”, the project is located near Burgess Hill in the county of West Sussex. It is designed to have a storage capacity of 68MWh and an output of 34MW. The funding and construction contracts for the project have been finalized. ...  more

As Australia is racing ahead to expand the deployment of renewable generation systems, battery energy storage and power infrastructure upgrade have become essential in maintaining the reliability and quality of the electricity supply in the country. Recently, French energy developer Neoen won a contract to build the largest battery storage plant in Australia to date. Located in the state of Victoria, the project will be another array of Tesla batteries. ...  more

How will the new “green” policy affect electricity, automobiles, public transportation, and construction, if Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden takes office? According to the analysis of Rethink Energy Research, the installed capacity of solar energy in the US may amplify from the particular outcome, and arrive at above 450GW in the accumulated installed capacity by 2030. ...  more

Despite the government’s vigorous propulsion in the development of solar energy, the major ground solar that occupies 14GW of the target regarding photovoltaic development obstructs the ecological environment and farmland, which impedes the relevant installation. ...  more

In many parts of the world, power plants that run on natural gas are used to fill the electricity supply gap during periods of peak demand. ...  more

Ten billion Euros may not suffice when vying for EV supremacy. Case in point, Volkswagen indicated during its latest five-year strategic meeting that it will raise its funding for EV R&D to €73 billion, the breakdown of which is as follows: €35 for BEV development, €27 for digital transformation, and €11 for HEV development. ...  more

PV cost has plummeted within the past 10 years due to an increase in equipment installation and improvement in PV technology. Since 2010, PV cost has dropped by 82%. Although this spells good news for consumers and developers alike, the price drop also means the earlier fixed electricity rate (FIT, or feed-in-tariff) has become much more expensive than the rates offered by newly built PV power stations. In light of this discrepancy, the French government has now deemed it appropriate to adjust the earlier fixed rates. Should the proposal pass into law, this will likely have dire ramifications for PV power plants with capacities exceeding 250KW built between 2006 and 2010. ...  more

The future of coal-fired power is looking bleaker than ever in the face of the current trend of reduced carbon emissions. Case in point, Japan-based industrial equipment manufacturer Toshiba has announced that it will stop all its future constructions of coal-fired power plants and refuse all client orders for said plants while stepping up its renewable energy strategy. ...  more