Operational issues hit returns in one in five battery storage projects, report finds
A recent report from battery intelligence firm Accure reveals that while most battery energy storage systems (BESS) operate reliably, nearly 19% of projects experience reduced returns due to technical issues and unplanned downtime. From ESS News BESS are fast becoming central to the global energy transition, but the sector still faces significant operational and financial […]
Residential solar installer Palmetto closes $420 million asset backed securitization
The transaction is backed by over 22,000 residential solar leases and power purchase agreements and marks the second major ABS deal in 2025 for Palmetto. Residential solar, battery energy storage and heat pump provider Palmetto announced it has closed its second major asset-backed securitization of 2025. The $420 million transaction is backed by a pool […]
Researchers discover photovoltaic properties in zinc-based film
Research from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films are capable of producing electricity from light. The coating’s photovoltage was amplified when anthocyanin, a natural dye found in blackberries, was added. From pv magazine Global A research team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has discovered that zinc-phosphate-hydrate (ZPH) films coated onto metals […]
Voltage Energy introduces wiring systems for PV EBOS in the U.S.
The company is focused on reducing costs for clients by transitioning away from use of copper in its wiring systems and harnesses for PV projects, according to Bob Slack, CTO with Voltage Energy. At RE+ 2025, Voltage Energy introduced new products for the electronic balance of system (EBOS) components of large solar PV projects, including […]
Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads
A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies. Kaynak: NY Times
When a Driverless Car Makes an Illegal U-Turn, Who Gets the Ticket?
California approved a law last year allowing the police to cite autonomous vehicles, but it did not specify any penalties, and the law doesn’t take effect until 2026. Kaynak: NY Times
Heaviest Users of Snapchat Will Face a Small Charge for Storage
The social media company will charge after users reach five gigabytes of free storage, which is in line with other tech giants’ policies. Kaynak: NY Times
OpenAI Completes Deal That Values It at $500 Billion
With the agreement, OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable privately held company, surpassing the rocket maker SpaceX. Kaynak: NY Times
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Is Jaw-Dropping (for Better and Worse)
Sora, OpenAI’s new video-generating app, is really a social network in disguise that can bring creative A.I. to the masses — and its problems, too. Kaynak: NY Times
We Finally Have Free Anti-Robocall Tools That Work
A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it. Kaynak: NY Times
