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<p>Abstract: Thermal energy storage (TES) plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and dispatchability of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants by mitigating solar energy intermittency. Although molten salts remain the dominant TES solution, alternative systems such as solid-state and latent heat storage offer promising advantages. This study analyses the performance impact of different TES [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-applied-energy-performance-benchmark-of-thermal-energy-storage-concepts-in-concentrating-solar-power/">Published at Applied Energy &#8211; Performance benchmark of thermal energy storage concepts in concentrating solar power</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: The rising global demand for freshwater, coupled with the urgency to transition away from fossil fuel-based energy systems, has intensified research into sustainable desalination solutions. However, conventional desalination methods reliant on fossil fuels are highly energy-intensive, presenting substantial obstacles to achieving a low-carbon energy transition. Concentrated solar power (CSP) presents a compelling alternative, particularly [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-renewable-and-sustainable-energy-reviews-concentrated-solar-power-csp-driven-desalination-systems-a-techno-economic-review/">Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews &#8211; Concentrated solar power (CSP) driven desalination systems: A techno-economic review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: Solar energy is a clean, abundant, and sustainable power source that forms the foundation of energy sustainability. Researchers have focused on examining various factors affecting solar energy generation and storage to improve the efficiency of solar collectors. They have evaluated different design criteria, considering environmental elements such as wind speed, solar radiation, and ambient [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/renewable-and-sustainable-energy-reviews-computational-modeling-of-high-concentration-solar-systems-using-ansys-fluent-verified-models-implemented-methods-existing-challenges/">Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews &#8211; Computational modeling of high-concentration solar systems using ANSYS-Fluent: Verified models, implemented methods, &#038; existing challenges</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>Abstract: Solid waste-based heat storage materials are attractive due to their low carbon emission and cost effectiveness, demonstrating significant potential for application in concentrated solar plants and waste heat recovery. In this study, steel slag, red mud and iron tailings were used as three types of metallurgical solid wastes to develop form-stable composite phase change [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/published-at-solar-energy-materials-and-solar-cells-metallurgical-solid-waste-derived-skeleton-enables-shape-stabilized-phase-change-materials-with-robust-properties-for-high-temperature-%e2%89%a56/">Published at Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells &#8211; Metallurgical solid waste-derived skeleton enables shape-stabilized phase change materials with robust properties for high-temperature (≥600 °C) thermal energy storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

Ohio regulators have blocked yet another major solar project because of local pushback, even though a significant number of public comments opposing the array appear to be fabricated. It’s the latest blow to solar in a state that defers to local governments on renewable energy, but not on fossil fuels. The Ohio…

<p>San Francisco-based software company Aurora Solar has released its fourth annual Solar Snapshot report, surveying more than 1,000 American homeowners, 1,000 solar professionals, and millions of projects under the Aurora... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/aurora-solar-releases-annual-solar-snapshot-report/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The solar industry is in a state of flux. That&#8217;s nothing new. The renewable energy space as a whole has become somewhat liminal since the 2024 presidential election. There is... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/nabcep-2026-rolling-with-the-punches-in-a-changing-landscape/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Aurora Solar has released its fourth annual &#8220;Aurora Solar Snapshot,&#8221; a look at the policy, financing, consumer and operational trends reshaping the U.S. residential solar market. This year’s findings show the industry entering a new phase defined less by incentives alone and more by affordability, resilience, trust and execution. “The past year tested the solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/aurora-warns-resi-installers-boomers-own-more-homes-but-arent-interested-in-solar/">Aurora warns resi installers: Boomers own more homes but aren&#8217;t interested in solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) on March 19 rejected an application for a $98 million solar project in Morrow County, Ohio. However, the board&#8217;s opinion about the project may... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/did-fake-public-comments-cancel-a-94-mw-ohio-solar-project/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

We have released a new international dataset containing end-use consumption data for most countries of the world, with annual data through 2023. The new data set disaggregates the existing total international consumption values into up to 34 end-use sub-sectors, such as construction, mining, refining, residential, and commercial. Our end-use data set categorizes end-use consumption by region, country, fuel, sector, and sub-sector in which the energy is consumed. In the example above, we break down the fuels used in Europe to produce chemicals.

<p>Arevon Energy has started construction on its 250-MW/1,000-MWh Cormorant Energy Storage Project in Daly City, California. The $600 million facility is expected to start operations 2027, and will be capable of powering approximately 321,000 homes for up to four hours. Arevon will own and operate Cormorant Energy Storage under a long-term offtake agreement with MCE,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/construction-starts-on-arevons-250-mw-energy-storage-project-in-california/">Construction starts on Arevon&#8217;s 250-MW energy storage project in California</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Utility solar developer Sunraycer Renewables has arranged two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google for the Lupinus and Lupinus 2 solar projects in Hagansport, Texas. Construction started on the projects started last week. &#8220;These agreements with Google represent a significant milestone for Sunraycer and underscore the strength of our development platform,&#8221; said David Lillefloren,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/google-signs-ppas-on-400-mw-texas-solar-project-portfolio/">Google signs PPAs on 400-MW Texas solar project portfolio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>By Martin Pochtaruk, CEO of Heliene &#124; There are many reasons to be optimistic about the solar market and future of domestic clean energy manufacturing in the United States right... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/financing/locking-in-value-and-incentives-for-solar-projects-in-2026/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) completed Pleasantville Solar, a 150-MW clean energy project in Fulton County, Illinois. The project will generate enough electricity to meet the equivalent annual demand of more than 39,500 homes and businesses. &#8220;Amid skyrocketing power demand in Illinois, Pleasantville Solar is fueling the Prairie State&#8217;s economy and communities with reliable,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/edp-renewables-150-mw-illinois-solar-project-supports-microsoft/">EDP Renewables&#8217; 150-MW Illinois solar project supports Microsoft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The U.S. energy storage market hit a record 18.9 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) installations in 2025, a 52% increase over 2024, according to the latest &#8220;U.S. Energy Storage Monitor&#8221; report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and industry analyst Wood Mackenzie. In Q4 2025 alone, 5.8 GW was installed.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/woodmac-us-energy-storage-deployment-increased-by-52-in-2025/">WoodMac: US energy storage deployment increased by 52% last year over 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Geothermal energy is rapidly advancing in the U.S. and globally, thanks to the arrival of next-generation technologies and skyrocketing power demand from data centers. Yet as more companies drill down deep to harness Earth’s heat, the industry is poised to hit a major snag on the surface. Geothermal power plants…

Researchers in China demonstrated that integrating energy tower heat pumps with evaporator-side boilers, air-source heat pumps, or solar-assisted systems can significantly improve winter heating efficiency and economic performance in commercial buildings. Among the four configurations tested, the evaporator-side boiler and solar-assisted systems delivered the highest performance and energy savings, offering a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to conventional heating.

Heat pumps and solar PV effectively mandated under new building regulations for England. UK government says it is stepping up push for clean power in response to Iran war. Major UK retailers expected to have first plug-in solar devices on shelves within months.

Envision Energy's director of energy storage solutions, Michael Koller, speaks with Energy-Storage.news at Energy Storage Summit 2026 in London, UK.

El proyecto, con 790.000 euros de inversión, se divide en dos instalaciones formadas por 217 módulos fotovoltaicos de 540 W cada una, que suman 117,18 kWp por instalación y un total de 1.000 m2 de marquesinas destinados como refugio climático en la escuela.

Under controlled conditions, the SolaX ORI 5 MWh system’s battery cells were intentionally driven into thermal runaway, with the emergency ventilation system kept closed throughout. The system’s pressure relief structure activated as designed to guarantee no additional risks to surrounding personnel or the environment.

El sistema se basa en un copolímero soluble en agua con actividad redox y almacena electrones con una eficiencia de carga superior al 80% durante varios días. Cuando se requiere liberar la energía, los electrones almacenados se combinan con protones mediante un catalizador y la adición de un ácido, y generan hidrógeno con una eficiencia del 72%.

In an interview with <b>pv magazine</b>, Jay Johnson, the CTO of US-based cybersecurity firm DERSec, explains the PV systems face cybersecurity risks that extend far beyond inverters, as demonstrated by a December attack on Polish solar plants where wiper malware targeted substation equipment rather than the inverters themselves. Vulnerabilities often lie in backhaul communication channels like APIs and mobile apps, making layered defenses, network segmentation, and vigilant monitoring essential to safeguard distributed energy resources.

A 350 MWh battery storage system in Europe is delivering significantly less energy than expected due to cell imbalance, with the battery management system failing to detect the issue, tradable energy volumes chronically overestimated, and weekly balancing cost exposure reaching up to €110,000 ($127,745). This is one of the real-world failure scenarios to be examined at the Battery Business &#38; Development Forum on April 1.

El proyecto fotovoltaico de autoconsumo Clarios Guardamar, promovido por Ekhi Energy, recibe el informe de impacto ambiental. La planta solar de Clarios Iberia avanza con 9.180 módulos y conexión directa a la fábrica de baterías mediante una línea subterránea de 20 kV.