A new solar energy prototype designed to improve panel efficiency in hot climates has been assembled and tested in Jordan. The initiative is part of FAO’s “ Lowering costs via Efficiency Gains of Solar energy systems (LEGS)” project, supported by the ELEVATE 2025 Innovation Fund.
[pdf] Iran has expanded its renewables capacity by opening 250 megawatts (MW) of new solar power plants. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used a video link to open the solar plants on Saturday as he ordered the start of works on building another 450 MW of new plants across the country.
[pdf] Their systems can maintain up to 95% efficiency even at extreme temperatures (55°C) and provide up to 72 hours of backup power for industrial applications. This technology is crucial in enhancing the reliability of intermittent solar power and stabilizing the grid under harsh conditions.
[pdf] Self-contained and incredibly easy to deploy, they use proven vanadium redox flow technology to store energy in an aqueous solution that never degrades, even under continuous maximum power and depth of discharge cycling. Our technology is non-flammable, and requires little maintenance and upkeep.
[pdf] Previously, in February 2025, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration (NEA) issued Document No. 136, explicitly stating that energy storage configuration should not be a prerequisite for the approval of new energy projects, ending the "mandatory energy storage" policy that had been in place since Qinghai first introduced it in 2017.
[pdf] From solar farms to steel mills, special chromium liquid flow batteries offer a future-proof storage solution. Their unique combination of safety, scalability, and 25-year lifespans makes them particularly compelling for industrial and utility-scale applications.
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