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Electrolytes Made With Rubber? US Scientists May Be On Their Way to Developing Safer and Longer-Lasting Lithium Batteries

published: 2022-02-09 9:30

Rubber is an insulator, and is essentially not an ideal electrolyte material for lithium-ion batteries, though Georgia Institute of Technology has managed to develop a highly conductive rubber material, and the particular flexible electrolyte makes it possible in creating EV batteries that are safer and longer in driving range. ... more

CEIC Installed 8.6GW of PV Generation Capacity in 2021, Showing a 4.1 Times Growth from 2020

published: 2022-02-08 18:30

China Energy Investment Corporation (CEIC), which is owned and managed by the Chinese government, held a press event in late January to report on the progress that it made last year in the development of renewable energy projects. The followings are some of the takeaways from the event, which was first covered by local Chinese news outlets. ... more

CATL Dominates EV Battery Market Shares for Five Years in a Row as Chinese and South Korean Suppliers Compete in the Field

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

South Korean market research institute SNE Research announced the global installed capacity of power batteries among EVs during 2021 on the 7th, where Chinese leading battery supplier CATL occupied a market share of 32.6%, and managed to sit at first place for the fifth consecutive year. ... more

Aeon Second in 2021 Scooter Sales with Mileage Exceeding 200 Million KM

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

Aeon Motor’s smart scooter continued to grow in 2021. Relying on a comprehensive product line and innovative smart instruments, Aeon resolutely retains second place in the turbulent electric scooter market. Total number of vehicles sold has also exceeded 20,000, becoming the most successful partner in the PBGN Alliance. ... more

Volvo to Partner Up with Battery Manufacturer Northvolt in Building Battery Plant Expected for Operation in 2025

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo announced its partnership with battery manufacturer Northvolt regarding the construction of a 50GWh battery plant in Gotherburg, Sweden, that will satisfy 500K of EVs each year, and is expected to create 3,000 job opportunities. ... more

Hainan Will Add 5GW of PV Generation by 2025 so as to Accelerate Its Energy Transition

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

According to reporting by Chinese news outlets, the government of China’s Hainan Province held a press conference on January 25 to explain its plan for “the realization of the values of ecological products”. ... more

VOLVO and Northvolt Will Build a New Gigafactory in Sweden

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

Swedish-Chinese car maker VOLVO and Swedish Li-ion battery manufacturer Northvolt announced on February 4 that they have selected the Swedish city of Gothenburg as the site of a new jointly-developed gigafactory. ... more

With the Green Economy in Full Swing, a Long-term Silver Shortage is Imminent

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

Silver is not only a precious metal but also has many industrial uses. As the green economy rises, the market expects that silver will play a key role in the coming boom. Now that silver is in short supply, experts believe a long-term structural shortage of silver is likely looming in the future. ... more

PERC Solar Cells Made with 100% Recycled Silicon Attain 19.7% Conversion Efficiency

published: 2022-02-08 9:30

Waste can now be reborn! German scientists have developed a renewable PERC solar cell made with 100% discarded modules, and the result is a conversion efficiency of 19.7%. ... more

SPNEC Begins Construction on a 500MW Solar Ranch in Central Luzon

published: 2022-02-07 9:30

Newly listed Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC) has commenced the installation of 50MW of PV systems for its 500MW “solar ranch” in the Municipality of Peñaranda, which is located in the province of Nueva Ecija (i.e, the Philippines’ Central Luzon Region). This story was first reported by local news outlets and other renewable energy news websites. ... more

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