Battery battle: silicon vs. graphite
Battery-anode material graphite is fraught with significant supply chain risk, as less than 10% of global supply is currently outside China. SCC55, made by Group14, is a stable silicon-carbon composite anode that can partly or wholly replace graphite in lithium battery anodes. pv magazine spoke to Grant Ray, Group14 vice president for global market strategy.
End of the line for a US solar giant
SunPower, one of the largest, oldest, and most influential solar businesses in the United States, has closed its doors. Residential solar installers in the United States have struggled as interest rates have risen and cash generation has emerged as an issue.
Innovation and integration in Vienna
The 41st edition of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) will take place in Vienna from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27, 2024. The conference program, coordinated by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, will highlight advances in photovoltaic technology and feature a business-to-business (B2B) exhibition.
Final thought: Protecting clean energy policy
By Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
