The United Nations Office for Projects Services has kicked off a tender for the development and construction of a solar and battery storage minigrid in Papua New Guinea. The deadline for applications is March 24, 2025.
[pdf] Researchers in Australia have created a new kind of water-based “flow battery” that could transform how households store rooftop solar energy. Credit: Stock Monash scientists designed a fast, safe liquid battery for home solar. The system could outperform expensive lithium-ion options.
[pdf] Retaining up to 80% of their original capacity, these batteries can serve 5–8 additional years in stationary applications. For clinics, schools, and agricultural sites, they can provide dependable storage at 30–50% less cost than new battery systems.
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