Sarkis Acopian invented the first solar-powered radio in 1957. An experimental model, developed by General Electric, weighed just 10 ounces and was capable of working without light and recharging. .
From the earliest days of solar-powered satellites to modern rooftop arrays and utility-scale solar farms, this is the complete history of solar energy—and a look at its exciting potential in the years to come.
The city's first grid-scale flow battery (30MW/120MWh) came online in January 2025, providing 4-hour discharge capacity for evening peak demand. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries currently power 83% of Tbilisi's commercial storage projects.
In this data-driven industry research on energy storage startups & scaleups, you get insights into technology solutions with the Energy Storage Innovation Map. These trends include AI integration, grid-scale storage, alternative battery chemistries, circular economy models, and.
has been granted a patent for a mounting system designed for power-generating devices. The system features a frame with an opening and a bracket assembly that allows for adjustable clamping through a single bolt, facilitating secure interlocking with the frame.
Illustrating solar power technology provides a comprehensive review of this exciting technology, from the fundamental science to systems design, development and applications.
The concept of container solar systems takes the portability of foldable photovoltaic panels a step further. These systems integrate solar panels into shipping containers, transforming them into self-sufficient power generation units.
In 2025, researchers found potential solutions to deficits in transparent, thin-film, and perovskite solar panels. They also discovered ways to tackle – and utilise – the effects of heat on solar installations. We've chosen our nine favourite advances to highlight and explain.
At its core, a microgrid is a localized energy system that can operate independently from the main grid when needed. It typically includes one or more sources of electricity such as solar panels, wind turbines, or generators, and may include battery storage or other technologies.
In 2025, researchers found potential solutions to deficits in transparent, thin-film, and perovskite solar panels. They also discovered ways to tackle – and utilise – the effects of heat on solar installations. We've chosen our nine favourite advances to highlight and explain.
The protection of GSM and base station towers from lightning and overvoltage is provided by integrating external lightning systems, internal lightning systems, earthing, equipotential bonding and LV surge arrester protection techniques within the framework of IEC-62305 standard.
The sun emits solar radiation in the form of light. There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP).
An energy storage management system (ESMS) is the intelligent core of battery energy storage systems (BESS), orchestrating charging, discharging, safety, and performance analytics to ensure peak efficiency.