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Dec 18, 2024
Qcells’ Solar Tech Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Space Efficiency in Renewable Energy
Qcells, a division of Hanwha Corp, has announced a significant advancement in solar technology that could reduce the space required for solar panels, potentially transforming the solar power industry.
Qcells achieved a world record efficiency of 28.6% for a large-area silicon solar cell enhanced with perovskite, a material known for its high light absorption and cost-effectiveness. This innovation could decrease the number of panels needed for equivalent power output, thereby reducing installation costs and addressing opposition to large land-use solar projects in the U.S. The breakthrough has been verified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems in Germany. Read more.
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Jun 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
The U.S. Senate is advancing a draft budget bill to phase out solar and wind production tax credits by 2028—gradually reducing them to 0%—while preserving incentives for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal through 2033–2036.
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Jun 9, 2025
Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.