Editorial Team, Author at PVBuzzMedia

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Alternative to lithium-ion chemistry for safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid

Solid-state batteries with little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries

By Editorial TeamMarch 8, 20220

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What does pickup truck electrification mean for the decarbonization of the transportation industry?

Major automotive manufacturers are ramping up production of electric trucks as a key strategy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their vehicles.

By Editorial TeamMarch 5, 20220

Science and Technology

DOE researchers find clues to better batteries by tracking lithium during battery discharge

X-ray technique reveals irregularities and dead spots arise due to incomplete lithium stripping from anode during battery discharge.

By Editorial TeamMarch 1, 20220

Research and Development

Swedish University says it has a potential breakthrough in the production of superior batteries

Micro supercapacitors can increase the lifespan of batteries and reduce their charging time in products like smartphones and electric cars.

By Editorial TeamFebruary 28, 20220

Report and Analysis

Renewables exceed EIA’s forecast; provide 21 percent of U.S. electricity in 2021 as solar and wind grow by 25.2 percent and 12.4 percent

Longer-term trends suggest the gradual and probably accelerating coal and nuclear power displacement by renewable energy sources, especially solar and wind.

By Editorial TeamFebruary 28, 20220

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Science and Technology

Perfecting the electric vehicle battery recycling process by recovering critical metals from batteries

The research represents a vital step towards the electromobility society of the future.

By Editorial TeamFebruary 23, 20220

Perspective

Canada takes a victory lap as an international panel says the U.S. must end Canada solar tariffs

It was determined that the U.S. made a couple of violations under CUSMA. Solar panel manufacturers Silfab Solar and Heliene stand to gain ...

By Editorial TeamFebruary 17, 20220

Science and Technology

Swedish researchers use solar energy to convert captured greenhouse gases into fuel, in new breakthrough

The breakthrough could be an important piece of the puzzle in reducing the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in the future.

By Editorial TeamFebruary 17, 20220

Science and Technology

Researchers use solar cells to achieve fast underwater wireless communication with high data rates

Optimized approach simplifies underwater optical data links; could enable devices that transmit data and produce power

By Editorial TeamFebruary 17, 20220

Press Release

Shares of battery and microinverter manufacturer Enphase jumped after the company posted record revenue, gave upbeat guidance

Shares of the company jumped more than 16% during extended trading Tuesday following the company’s fourth-quarter results. Enphase earned 73 cents per share, ...

By Editorial TeamFebruary 11, 20220

Studies and Modelling

Largest-ever simulation concludes that consumers could save 15 percent on annual power bills by partnering with utilities

DOE researchers propose a plan that could keep the U.S. electric grid stable and reliable could be a win-win for consumers and utility ...

By Editorial TeamFebruary 10, 20220

Report and Analysis

U.S. community solar sector to beat earlier 5-year forecast by 9 percent, says Wood Mackenzie and CCSA study

Expanded programs and new initiatives will boost development, but the study finds that interconnection challenges may hamper the sector.

By Editorial TeamFebruary 8, 20220

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