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Water-spray cooling system improves PV module efficiency by 28% in arid setting
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (322+ words) Researchers have developed a smart water-spray cooling system for PV panels that activates only when temperatures exceed a set threshold, boosting efficiency while minimising water use in arid conditions. The system raised power output and reduced module temperatures, offering similar…...
DMEGC launches 475 W full-black solar module
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (405+ words) The Chinese manufacturer said its new rooftop solar module offers 455475W power, 22.823.8% efficiency, 96-cell double-glass design, and IP68 protection. Chinese solar manufacturer DMEGC'has introduced a new addition to its rooftop portfolio with the G12RT-G48HBB, a full-black n-type monofacial module designed for residential and…...
Scientists identify overlooked step in lithium-ion battery recycling
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (204+ words) New research by Victoria-based Monash University identifies pre-treatment of lithium-ion batteries as an overlooked recycling strategy in the recovery of valuable metals lithium, nickel, and cobalt. Pre-treatment is the first processing step, turning spent batteries into "black mass," before valuable…...
1KOMMA5° home energy ecosystem optimised with new AI platform
1+ week, 6+ day ago (413+ words) German home energy and electrification company1KOMMA5" has launched its Heartbeat AI platform in Australia, that optimises the company's home energy ecosystem and can accelerate battery payback. German home energy and electrification company 1KOMMA5" has launched its Heartbeat artificial intelligence (AI) platform in…...
Antimony emerges as strong candidate dopant for Czochralski PV wafers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (381+ words) PL-based full-wafer dopant-distribution images (182 " 182 mm2) of the seed-end wafers doped with Sb, P, and Ga. Image: Australian National University, Journal of Crystal Growth, CC BY 4.0 The research team used wafers taken from the central sections of ingots grown by the RCz…...
Australian-US collaboration targets battery system for Arctic applications
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (413+ words) Australian battery and electric vehicle tech company 3ME Technology has teamed with United States-based South 8 Technologies to develop lithium-ion battery solutions utilising liquefied gas electrolyte-enabled cells for extreme cold weather and Arctic applications. 3ME Technology has signed a Letter of Intent with…...
Global solar capacity to reach 6 TW by 2031, says GlobalData
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (253+ words) London-based data analytics and consulting company GlobalData says global renewable capacity will more than double to 8.4 TW by 2031, with PV reaching nearly 6 TW, a 13% compound annual growth rate from 2025 levels of 4.1 TW. The "Renewable Energy: Strategic Intelligence" report says solar…...
Sigenergy unveils 166 kW inverter for C&I solar
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (378+ words) Sigenergy has launched a 166 kW IP66-rated inverter for C&I solar and storage offering nine MPPT trackers and flexible AC/DC connections. The launch coincided with the opening of its Nantong Smart Energy Centre in China, a 136,000m" facility for R…...
GoodWe introduces low-noise all-in-one storage system for rooftop solar
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (511+ words) The three phase energy storage system encompasses the inverter, battery and energy management into a single system, suited for residential customers and scalable to the small-scale commercial and industrial market. Chinese inverter and energy storage manufacturer GoodWe'has unveiled its latest…...
Remote Samoan island communities to receive Australian-backed rooftop solar
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (456+ words) Remote Samoan island communities will receive roof top solar, battery storage and a mini-grid upgrade to cut dependence on diesel, kerosene, wood fires and disposable batteries for light and cooking, with the Australian government's REnew Pacific assistance. A $1.2 million (USD…...