Tim Sylvia
LCOE of monofacial, bifacial solar modules
Does higher energy production outweigh an increase in costs? Clean Energy Associates tries to answer this question in a new case study.
How safe are smart EV chargers?
Research has uncovered critical security threats associated with a number of common smart electric-vehicle chargers, but it’s not too late or too logistically difficult to remedy the issues.
US developers target Ohio for big solar capacity additions
U.S. solar projects totaling more than 1.1 GW in potential capacity have public hearings coming up this fall, as the state of Ohio experiences a rush of developer proposals.
McDonald’s, eBay sign up to purchase solar from 345 MW US project
The two companies have signed on to purchase shares of the energy generated by Lightsource bp’s upcoming 345 MW Ventress Solar project.
US start-up secures $144 million for liquid metal battery commercialization
Ambri plans to commercialize its calcium-antimony liquid metal battery chemistry and open manufacturing facilities to deliver projects in 2023 and beyond.
New battery chemistry tweak could double EV range
Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a revolutionary lithium-metal battery chemistry that could allow electric vehicle batteries to almost double their capacity, while also overcoming historic setbacks.
Q Cells, Samsung sign ‘zero energy home’ partnership
Q Cells and Samsung have agreed to combine their hardware and software platforms to develop ‘zero energy homes,’ with on-site energy production and use.
Storage solution takes batteries back to basics
Urban Electric Power has been accepted into EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs program to prove the value of its new battery tech to some of the top utilities in the United States.
Solar fire prevention hinges on data
Nobody wants their PV systems to catch fire, but little is known about how to actually prevent such incidents.
Solar manufacturing tax credit introduced in the U.S. Senate
The Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act would establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers in an effort to boost the U.S. solar supply chain, create American clean energy jobs, compete with Chinese manufacturers, and support energy independence.
