University of Toledo team achieves 16.19% efficiency with air-stable 2D/3D tin perovskite cell
Researchers claim the new design retains 95% of initial efficiency for over 1,600 hours in dry air.
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California-based Renewable Properties expands Pennsylvania solar portfolio to 71.8 MW
The acquisition marks the developer's entry into the PJM wholesale market.
Read the storyGlobal solar generation surpasses nuclear for first time
World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026 shows renewables outpacing nuclear capacity and output.
Read the storyTerawatt PV Research releases first U.S. solar manufacturing ratings pyramid
The new quarterly report ranks 22 domestic manufacturers based on production and capex.
Read the storyCommerce restricts pre-tariff solar stockpiling ahead of December 4 deadline
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued an emergency rule to head off a pre-tariff import surge across the solar supply chain,…
Read the storyEnergy Vault Acquires 2.3 GW of BESS Projects from Goshe Energy Storage
The acquisition bolsters Energy Vault's development pipeline and adds Goshe's team to its ranks.
Read the storyGlobal solar additions hit 690 GW in 2025, led by China
Global solar additions reached around 690 GW in 2025, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems…
Read the storyPower Electronics breaks ground on 53-acre Houston campus
The Valencia, Spain-based manufacturer aims to deliver up to 40 GW of annual production capacity.
Read the storyHeliene launches fully American-made residential module
Heliene’s new 108HC All-Black panel aims to strengthen domestic supply chains amid Section 232 tariffs.
Read the storyNineDot Energy Activates 20 MW Battery Storage in Bronx
The Hunts Point site is now fully operational and can power about 20,000 homes during peak grid hours.
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