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In a significant advancement for battery science, researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a groundbreaking solid material that demonstrates rapid lithium-ion conductivity, potentially revolutionizing battery technology for electric vehicles and electronic devices. Published in Science, this discovery marks a pivotal step toward enhancing the safety and energy capacity

This week, key players in the emerging hydrogen sector appealed to the Treasury Department to relax proposed environmental criteria tied to the new U.S. tax credits, arguing that these rules might impede industry growth, writes Hydrogen Central. During hearings hosted by the Treasury and the IRS, companies and industry

In February, Europe saw a surge in solar power purchase agreements (PPAs), totaling 1.1 GW across 24 deals. Spain led in volume, while Germany had the most agreements. Solar accounted for the majority of agreements, with onshore and offshore wind also making significant contributions. Despite this growth, electricity market

Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has secured a pipeline of over 200 MWp of solar photovoltaic projects in Romania, with an additional 1 GWp in further development. The projects are scheduled for construction between 2024 and the first half of 2025, with the entire pipeline expected to be operational

Turkey has announced new tariffs on imported PV modules from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan, imposing a $25 per square meter duty. This move, part of an anti-dumping investigation, aims to safeguard Turkey's domestic solar module industry. Previously, a $20/m2 tariff was applied to panels imported

According to Ibcentre Insider, the continuation of low battery metal prices into 2024, spurred by an oversupply and diminishing demand from China, may hinder the progression towards clean energy. Continuously low cobalt, lithium, and nickel prices might postpone the development of necessary new sources. This could lead to shortages and