Energy

PV despite shadows and extreme weather: new super modules soon on the market

25 May, 2025 8 mins read

A new research project provides a solution for shading of photovoltaic systems by buildings, trees, or silos.

Solar modules between the rails - Is this the solution?

17 May, 2025 9 mins read

In Switzerland, an exciting pilot project has been launched: In the experiment, detachable solar panels are placed between the rails.

Solid-state batteries: Strong alternative to lithium-ion batteries developed

16 May, 2025 8 mins read

Researchers were able to demonstrate in a study that a liquid alkali metal anode is a hundred times more powerful than conventional graphite anodes.

Electricity from raindrops: Save money with new technology

13 May, 2025 9 mins read

A research team from Singapore has developed a promising method to generate electricity from falling rain.

New opportunities for biomethane: EU bans import of Russian gas

09 May, 2025 13 mins read

The EU is ending the import of Russian gas and will rely on increasing LNG deliveries and declining gas demand starting in 2025. Biogas is becoming a central alternative.

Agri-PV: Ultra-lightweight PV modules developed for hail protection nets

09 May, 2025 6 mins read

Scientists have developed lightweight solar modules that can be directly integrated into hail protection nets.

AI makes solar power predictable: New method improves yield forecasts

07 May, 2025 6 mins read

A research team from Karlsruhe is working on improving solar yields using advanced AI technologies.

Researchers develop a photovoltaic module optimized for partial shading.

07 May, 2025 8 mins read

When using photovoltaic modules in urban areas, partial shading often occurs, leading to significant energy losses and higher thermal stress.

Operate heat pump with solar power and solar heat

05 May, 2025 12 mins read

PVT modules combine photovoltaics and solar thermal energy. Together with a heat pump, they can efficiently heat homes.

Chinese inverters from solar systems pose a risk of hacker attacks.

05 May, 2025 7 mins read

Most of the inverters behind German solar panels are of Chinese production. A study now finds that they have a variety of vulnerabilities for a hacker attack.

OPES Solar Mobility develops shockproof PV modules for vehicle roofs.

04 May, 2025 10 mins read

The company OPES advertises that even smaller two-tonne class transporters equipped with 800 watts of solar power on the roof can save up to 9% of fuel in practice.

Longi's back-contact solar cell achieves a new record efficiency

03 May, 2025 6 mins read

A new rear contact solar cell from Longi achieves a confirmed efficiency of 27.81%. And a crystalline silicon perovskite tandem solar cell reaches 34.85%.