Key Takeaways: JinkoSolar is forming a $1 billion joint venture with two local partners in Saudia Arabia with annual capacity of 10 GW of solar cells and 10 GW of solar modules The tie-up comes as Chinese solar companies expand their manufacturing globally, and as Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy beyond energy By Doug Young […]
Why don’t we send solar panels to space? The outer space environment also has some hazards that can damage the solar panels. These include space debris and extreme solar radiation, which can degrade solar panels up to 8 times faster than panels installed on Earth. Why don’t we put solar panels in space? Production costs […]
Astrobotic’s VOLT rover passes key Lunar surface tests by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Astrobotic has advanced its efforts to create a lunar power grid by beginning a summer-long test campaign for its VSAT Optimized for Lunar Traverse (VOLT). The VOLT rover, designed to traverse the Moon’s surface, features […]
Researchers utilize recycled silicon anodes to enhance lithium-ion battery efficiency by Simon Mansfield Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have crafted low-cost micro-sized silicon anodes from recycled photovoltaic waste, thanks to an innovative electrolyte design. […]
Serbia government greenlights disputed lithium mining project by AFP Staff Writers Belgrade (AFP) July 16, 2024 The Serbian government on Tuesday gave permission to restart operations at a disputed Rio Tinto lithium mining project, days after a court ruling overturned measures to halt the project. “The government… takes measures to restore the legal […]
PVH USA to equip 200MW Texas project with advanced solar trackers by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 17, 2024 PV Hardware USA (PVH USA), a prominent supplier of advanced solar trackers, structures, and control solutions for large-scale solar power plants, has announced a collaboration with Moss, the nation’s leading solar contractor. […]
