Agrivoltaic systems gain public favor over conventional solar parks by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025 Photovoltaic systems are becoming more common in open landscapes, but public approval often lags. A recent study by the University of Bonn reveals that agrivoltaics-solar panels installed on farmland-are significantly more accepted by the public […]
Battery giant CATL ends up more than 16% on Hong Kong debut By Tommy WANG Hong Kong (AFP) May 20, 2025 Chinese battery giant CATL ended its first day on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange more than 16 percent higher Tuesday, having raised US$4.6 billion in the world’s biggest initial public offering this […]
Solestial Secures $17M Series A to Accelerate Space Solar Manufacturing by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Solestial has closed a $17 million Series A funding round led by AE Ventures, with participation from Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s ME Innovation Fund, managed by Global Brain Corporation. […]
Rice engineers develop resonant energy system for more efficient solar desalination by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2025 Rice University researchers have introduced a novel desalination technology designed to enhance the efficiency and adaptability of solar-powered water purification. The new system, described in a study published in Nature Water, leverages […]
Dongguk University Researchers Develop Scalable Zinc-Ion Battery Technology for Industrial Use by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 13, 2025 A research team from Dongguk University, led by Associate Professor Geon-Hyoung An from the Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, has introduced a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries for industrial energy storage. […]
Helping Waterbirds and Floating Solar Energy Thrive Together by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 13, 2025 Floating photovoltaic systems, often called “floatovoltaics,” are being deployed globally, from small-scale winery installations in California to expansive energy projects in China. These systems, typically placed over artificial water bodies like irrigation ponds, reservoirs, and […]
