Energy

Ikea sells its own balcony power plant for self-assembly.

25 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

From this week on, Ikea stores will offer a DIY balcony solar power kit for a small price. It comes with a portable battery included.

Pope Leo visits wheat field: Agri-PV for the Vatican is being created here.

25 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

Outside the gates of Rome, the Vatican is building the world's largest Agri-Photovoltaic system to provide electricity for the Vatican City.

Study on the cost-effectiveness of electric trucks presented until 2030

19 Jun, 2025 7 mins read

A change is emerging in the road freight transport sector, with electric trucks playing an increasingly important role. A study demonstrates the conditions under which electric trucks can be economically superior.

Europe's largest PVT system goes into operation

18 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

The PVT manufacturer Sunmaxx has delivered over 1,130 photovoltaic-thermal hybrid modules for the construction of the Vienna Sports Arena in recent months.

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.