Aenert news. Energy TrendsPhotovoltaics is one of the most dynamically developing sectors of renewable energy. In 2022, the total installed photovoltaic capacity significantly exceeded 1000 GW. A year earlier, the share of solar photovoltaics in global electricity generation from all sources reached 3.8%. Ten years ago this was hard to believe, since at that time this share did not exceed...
Aenert. Research Laboratory newsOne of the most powerful sources of energy is the sun. Its rays can be captured and converted to create electricity or power processes to produce fuels which offer an alternative to hydrocarbon-derived fuels. One such fuel which can be harnessed with the help of sunlight is hydrogen. To do so, photoelectrochemical methods are often employed. Currently, photo...
Aenert news. Energy CompaniesThe solar photovoltaics market continued its rapid development in the second quarter of 2023. According to the company, Longi global annual growth in the first half was 45%. The greatest dynamics were demonstrated by China, where almost 74.5 GW solar power capacity was installed during this period, up by 154% of the same period of 2022. Brazil, Germany and the USA...
Aenert news. Invention analysisIn our earlier articles we discussed patenting trends in several general fields of solar energy production technology, including concentrating photovoltaics (30.04.2023), solar energy storage systems (05.06.2022 and 09.01.2023), and experimental and unconventional solutions (08.04.2023). Further, we also revised a set of aspects of solar tracking systems for...
Aenert. Research Laboratory newsFor more than four decades now, the energy of the sun has been used to power devices of everyday life. To improve the efficiency of the cells, scientists are making great effort to create different materials and structures. One such material, for example, is comprised of a compound of elements, which is often arranged into a cubic structure and called perovskites....
Aenert. Research Laboratory newsDependence on fossil fuels in almost every aspect of our lives is believed to be the greatest threat to the environment, but also entails many geopolitical problems. Therefore, turning to other types of fuels and means of energy production, especially such derived from renewable sources, is a necessary step in order to mitigate environmental damage and ensure a...
Aenert news. Energy CompaniesSolar photovoltaics continue to show consistent and promising results. According to Irena, at the end of 2022, the total installed capacity worldwide exceeds 1,000 GW, significantly outpacing wind power. The largest photovoltaic capacity is concentrated in China – 37.5% or 392.5 GW, Europe – 21.5% or 225.5 GW and the US – 10.7% or 111.5 GW. Together, these three...
Aenert. Research Laboratory newsWith green energy sources becoming ever more important to meet the world's energy demands, several promising technologies have experienced renewed attention from scientists around the world. One of them is the thin-film solar cells, an overall efficient technology which, however, has certain drawbacks related to low space efficiency making them unsuitable for e.g....
Aenert news. Invention analysisPreviously, in a series of articles related to solar energy we have revised such aspects of the technology as concentrating photovoltaics (30.04.2023), storage systems (05.06.2022 and 09.01.2023), solar tracking modules (20.06.2022, 22.12.2022, 27.03.2023), and experimental and unconventional solutions (08.04.2023). Now we will take a look at new advancements in the...
Aenert. Research Laboratory newsHarnessing solar radiation in an efficient and also economical manner is one of the chief interests of today’s energy industry. Alongside conventional silicon panels, perovskites have gradually come into the crosshairs of scientific attention as they are relatively low-cost, lightweight and easily deposited onto most surfaces, including flexible and textured ones....
