Dutch researchers unveil li-ion battery capable of 50% more energy
ECN spin-off LeydenJar has developed a lithium-ion pouch cell prototype that increases the storage capacity of rechargeable batteries by 50%. With these advances devices such as electric cars, smartphones, laptops and other battery-based products can enjoy longer durability, they claim.
Solar may reach 6 GW in the Netherlands by 2020, report says
The Dutch research institute ECN also believes that 20 GW of installed PV capacity could already be reached by 2035.
Etrion buys $7.4 million of corporate bonds
Etrion has revealed that it has purchased €6.3 million ($7.4 million) of its outstanding corporate bonds.
Albania: ten more PV projects up to 2 MW apply for regulated tariff of €100/MWh
In addition to ten project proposals for solar parks not exceeding 2 MW, the Albanian Ministry of Energy and Industry has also accepted an application for a 5 MW PV facility.
Bürkle presents faster lamination for crystalline modules at EU PVSEC
Bürkle has optimized its current process time for glass-backsheet and glass-glass modules by more than 20%, which will reduce the manufacturing cost per module by up to 10%, depending on the module configuration.
Scatec reports strong revenue and profit growth
Most of the large revenue increase is due to construction revenues in Honduras and Malaysia and to project development margin on a transaction that the company closed with Norwegian oil producer Statoil in Brazil.
ENGIE to acquire lease-to-own solar company Fenix International
The latest in a series of high profile renewable energy acquisitions for the French energy giant, ENGIE has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Fenix International, a U.S. company active in the residential lease-to-own sector in several African countries.
Virtual net metering in Greece at risk from EU reform
The European Council’s response to proposed European Commission reforms suggests that rules supportive of virtual net metering could be scrapped after pressure from Germany.
Italian researchers use graphene oxide to increase efficiency of perovskite cells
Scientists of the University of Florence claim that graphene-based electron transport layers (ETL) achieve higher carrier injection with respect to most commonly used ETLs.
UK community energy projects: a viable way forward?
Given that the U.K.’s policy support for the solar industry has waned significantly, pv magazine explores whether community energy projects can offer a viable solution for the sector.
