What seemingly looks like a blue satellite dish is actually a solar reactor developed by Swiss scientists that not only generated high-efficiency hydrogen, but also reuses byproducts such as oxygen and thermal energy. ...  more

On April 24, Hunan Yuneng New Energy announced that it plans to invest around RMB 8 billion in the development of the phase 2 of its Yunnan manufacturing base. This capacity expansion will be implemented through its wholly-owned subsidiary Yunnan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material. Furthermore, the funding will primarily come from Yuneng itself. ...  more

Vena Energy has finished the construction of its new Xinxing Power Plant regarded as the “largest PV island in Taiwan”, which has an installed capacity of 272MW, and generates 400 million kWh of power each year, making it the single largest power site in Taiwan. The Xinxing Power Plant will generate 1kWh of every 25kWh green electricity in Taiwan after official activation, and will become a robust support for Taiwan’s energy transformation. ...  more

On April 27, LONGi Green Energy Technology released its reports for 2022 and 1Q23. According to these reports, LONGi posted RMB 128.998 billion in operating income for 2022, representing a YoY growth of 60.03%. ...  more

On April 23, government officials and company representatives in Jianhu County, which is within the Chinese city of Yancheng, held a ceremony to mark the development of several local manufacturing projects. ...  more

Scientists have long sought to address the low stability of perovskite solar energy cells, enabling high-efficiency solar technology to move beyond the laboratory. Recently, Turkish scientists have found that a natural clay substance known as sepiolite could offer a solution to this problem. ...  more

Solar panels play a crucial role in energy generation by converting sunlight into electricity without creating carbon dioxide. However, the high-temperature and high-pressure environment required to manufacture them can lead to increased costs, and recycling options are limited. Australian scientists have found a solution using microwaves that addresses both issues. ...  more

Li-ion power batteries are obviously the most critical category of component for electric vehicles. As the market for electric vehicles continues to expand rapidly, the demand for Li-ion power batteries also surges. ...  more

US President Joe Biden had once paused the imposition of solar duty for Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in 2022. The US House of Representatives had approved the termination on duty exemption for solar panels from the four Southeast Asian countries in a 221-202 vote, for which the White House has responded that the president will reject the resolution. ...  more

CATL announced on April 16 that Chinese vehicle brand Chery will be the first to adopt its Na-ion battery. Around the same time, Chery also announced that it will be collaborating with CATL to promote a branded Na-ion battery series known as ENER-Q. Additionally, both parties will jointly develop various types of batteries including Na-ion batteries, LFP batteries, and M3P batteries. Their solutions are expected to be incorporated into Chery’s mass-produced vehicle models such as the iCAR 03. ...  more