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Farmlands Are More Optimal than Deserts for the Development of PV Power Stations, Study Finds

published: 2019-09-20 9:30

Despite the abundant sunshine provided by deserts, a recent study has found that a farmland can provide a lot more benefits to PV power stations than desert regions. Like excessive humidity, a desert’s excessive heat may dampen the overall conversion rates of PV modules. ... more

Electric Cars Receive the Spotlight at Frankfurt Auto Fair 2019

published: 2019-09-20 9:30

Electric cars are set to take the center stage at Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 (IAA 2019), which will take place from September 12-22. The event has already showcased the latest electric car models from Volkswagen, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and various of the industry’s other manufacturers. ... more

Registered Gogoro Smartscooters Reach 200,000 as Taiwan’s E-Scooter Market Heats Up in Summer Peak Season

published: 2019-09-19 0:30

The competition in Taiwan’s e-scooter market has intensified dramatically this year due to the entries of new models under local and international vehicle brands. ... more

Massive Global Investments Slash PV Power Cost by 80% Over the Past Decade

published: 2019-09-19 0:30

According to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), China’s total investment in the renewable energy sector has reached US$758 billion during the period from 2010 to the first half of 2019. ... more

SNEC 14th (2020) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference

published: 2019-09-18 13:27

An Event Leading You to the Fast Growing Asia PV Markets Date: May 25-27, 2020 Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center (No. 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, China) SNEC 14th (2020) International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Exhibition & Conference [SNEC PV POWER EXPO] will be held in Shanghai, China, on May 25-27, 2020. It was initiated by Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA), Chinese Renewable Energy Society (CRES), Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association (CREIA), Shanghai Federation of Economic Organizations (SFEO), Shanghai Science & Technology Exchange Center (SSTEC), Shanghai New Energy Industry Association (SNEIA) and jointly organized by 23 international associations and organizations including Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). ... more

GMP and Sunrun Jointly Push PV Power Storage Project

published: 2019-09-18 0:30

Green Mountain Power (GMP), a utility firm from Vermont of the U.S., is pushing a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) battery storage program which will incorporate the Brightbox residential PV power + energy storage program of Sunrun. ... more

CATL and BYD Scramble for Japanese Battery Market

published: 2019-09-17 0:30

CATL and BYD, China’s two auto battery giants, are expected to compete head-on in Japan, in a scramble for the market’s handsome potential. ... more

New Onshore Wind Power Capacity Plunges in Germany in the First Half

published: 2019-09-12 0:30

Germany’s new onshore wind-power capacity reached 290 MW in the first half of 2019, a 20-year low, plunging by 80% year-on-year. ... more

Chinese PV-Cell Makers Foray Into the Japanese Market

published: 2019-09-11 0:30

Chinese PV-cell makers are gearing up to foray into the Japanese market, whose demands for PV power have been expanding for five straight quarters. ... more

World’s Largest Energy Storage System Scheduled for Launch in 2025

published: 2019-09-10 0:30

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) has officially joined hands with the Utah state government and Magnum Development of the U.S. in building a 1 GW energy storage system in salt caverns, which is scheduled for inauguration in 2025. ... more