Tandem PV, a semiconductor company, has raised $100M in funding for perovskite advancement in solar technology, with a focus on reaching 37% efficiency by 2030. The company plans to achieve bankability through pilot deployments with independent power producers and aims to offer a 30-year warranty with minimal module degradation. Tandem's strategy includes selling to utility-scale IPPs and potentially unbundling their product for sale, positioning themselves for growth and scalability in the solar panel market. Key backers include Eclipse Ventures, Constellation Energy, and Trellis Climate, highlighting the confidence in the progress of their technology and the importance of perseverance in achieving success in renewable energy.
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Software-based initiative could unlock up to 20% more bulk capacity: OATI
OATI is seeking federal funding for PowerNow, an initiative that aims to increase transmission capacity without building new infrastructure by using AI-enabled technologies to coordinate between transmission operators, adjust line ratings based on real-world conditions, and dispatch flexible resources more quickly. By increasing line ratings, PowerNow could potentially free up hundreds of megawatts of capacity on individual lines. OATI has recruited a coalition of regional transmission organizations and utilities to implement the program, which could have a significant impact on the bulk power system.
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World’s largest LFP grid-forming goes online in China
China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has connected a 1 GW/4 GWh battery energy storage project, the DongSu project, to the grid, marking it as a major renewable energy region. This project, the world's largest single-site grid-forming LFP battery storage plant, is expected to discharge around 1 TWh of electricity annually. By deploying grid-forming technology at the gigawatt level, the project provides voltage and frequency support to improve grid stability with high penetrations of wind and solar generation. The combination of peak shifting and grid-support functions allows for the accommodation of variable renewable generation and reduces the reliance on conventional synchronous generation for stability services. China's renewable energy plan for 2026-2030 includes an acceleration of grid-forming technology deployment.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/13/worlds-largest-lfp-grid-forming-goes-online-in-china/
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U.S. battery storage capacity grows 70% annually over the past three years
Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States has grown rapidly, increasing by 70% annually over the past three years to reach 43.6 GW by the end of 2025. An additional 8.3 GW came online in the first half of 2026, with plans for another 54 GW to be added by the end of 2028. Solar PV facilities are hosting the largest battery storage units, enabling the storage of solar power during low-price periods and discharging during peak demand. This growth in battery storage capacity is closely linked to the expansion of utility-scale solar projects, with forecasts indicating a significant rise in solar generating capacity and renewable energy's share of total U.S. generation.
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Petrol station converted into flash charging hub as Chinese oil giant partners with EV and battery giant BYD
Sinopec has collaborated with BYD to transform a petrol station in Shanghai into a BYD Ultra-Fast Charging Flagship Station, as part of BYD's initiative to establish 20,000 flash charging stations in China by the year's end. This partnership is focused on building a flash charging network, with the new station in Shanghai boasting six T-shaped chargers equipped with two charging cables each, capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW of power. To accommodate battery storage, Sinopec removed underground fuel tanks at the station, showcasing a significant step towards sustainable transportation solutions in China.
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Q&A: What Is In China’s New Five-Year Plan For Climate Change?
China has released a comprehensive five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change, with targets for the 2026-2030 period including building a Beautiful China, developing a new-type energy system, and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. The plan covers topics such as CO2 emissions, non-CO2 greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and international cooperation on climate change, supporting China's Paris Agreement pledges for 2030 and 2035. Efforts to strengthen climate governance include cutting carbon intensity, reducing non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions, and implementing measures like coal-mine methane utilization projects and end-of-pipe destruction technologies for HFCs. China aims to increase its influence in global climate governance by 2030, with a focus on controlling SF6 emissions and leading in global carbon pricing and offset buying through partnerships with the EU and Brazil.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/12/qa-what-is-in-chinas-new-five-year-plan-for-climate-change/
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Five decades of research leads to solar PV’s emergence as the world’s dominant energy source
The article highlights the importance of solar PV in the defossilization of energy systems to limit global warming, with studies predicting a combined share of solar PV and wind power in electricity generation between 80% and 99% by 2050. The potential of combining solar PV technologies with sector coupling to achieve high solar PV shares in the energy system is emphasized, with projections that solar PV could supply roughly 61% of the world's electricity by 2050. Research also shows that solar PV could potentially supply 60-80% of global energy demand by mid-century, with a focus on detailed technical feasibility analyses and the integration of power-to-X routes and flexibility options. Solar energy is seen as a key component in establishing a sustainable civilization and the rise of the Solar Age, with research at LUT University covering various sectors such as power, heat, transport, industry, desalination, and carbon dioxide removal options.
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Jakarta Solidifies Role As Southeast Asian Fleet Electrification Epicenter At Busworld 2026
The transition of Jakarta's transit system to electric buses is gaining momentum, with local coachbuilder Karoseri Laksana and VKTR partnering to produce Indonesian-built battery-electric buses. The integration of 15 electric buses into active service by Transjakarta marked a significant milestone in the region's commercial EV shift, showcasing the Southeast Asian bus manufacturing ecosystem at Busworld Southeast Asia. Chinese and European manufacturers are also making moves to introduce electric buses in Indonesia, with plans to adapt to the country's long-haul highway corridors and inter-island ferry routes. The Jakarta provincial government aims to have the entire Transjakarta network running on electric power by 2030, creating new technical job opportunities and training programs, including efforts to bring more women into the industry. The expansion of electric buses in Jakarta is being closely watched by neighboring ASEAN transit authorities, indicating a shift towards commercial fleet electrification in Southeast Asia.
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World’s Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China
Envision Group has integrated artificial intelligence into their 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China, potentially becoming the world's largest single-site energy storage facility. The AI system optimizes operational decisions, interfaces with local electricity markets, and boosts revenue by 20% compared to traditional storage assets. This facility, part of a larger network in Inner Mongolia, completed successful grid verification testing and helps absorb surplus renewable energy while stabilizing power grids. Envision's infrastructure also powers industrial and computing facilities, like the Galaxy Campus in Ulanqab, providing continuous, zero-carbon electricity from regional wind farms.
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R&D 100 Awards Honor 4 NLR Innovations
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) was recognized with four R&D 100 Awards for innovative technologies, bringing their total to 80 since 1982. The winning technologies, such as ALTRIOS for rail system optimization, ENDURING for energy storage using sand, Pele Suite for simulating reacting flows, and pBPM for converting CO2 to organic compounds, offer scalable solutions for energy systems and infrastructure. These technologies not only showcase the talent and ingenuity of NLR researchers but also have the potential to increase carbon utilization, reduce production costs, and contribute to Corporate Social Responsibility and Market Disruption efforts. Additionally, the NLR was acknowledged for its contribution to a technology converting PET waste into value-added aromatics, further highlighting their commitment to sustainable solutions for the future of American energy.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/07/rd-100-awards-honor-4-nlr-innovations/