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3D-Micromac introduces new laser system for half- and shingled cell cutting in photovoltaic manufacturing

  The microCELL™ MCS cell cutting system provides free choice of cutting layouts that range from half- to shingled cells without compromising throughput or yield. Chemnitz, Germany —3D-Micromac AG, the industry leader in laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV), medical device and electronics markets, today introduced an advanced laser cutting […]

October 17, 2021 by

Why Pickup Trucks Have Such Low Top Speeds

At last week’s launch for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, there was a bare chassis on display—all the running gear in place, but no body. Since I ask all the important questions, I inquired about that most important spec for pickup trucks: top speed. With 437 horsepower in the hybrid models, an ungoverned Tundra would run […]

October 17, 2021 by

Ripple and Nelnet announce $44m joint investment to fund solar energy projects throughout the U.S.

Ripple and Nelnet announce $44 million clean energy fund for a more sustainable future. Investment will contribute to the reduction of over 1.5 million tons of US carbon emissions. San Francisco, United States — Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions that are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective, announced a strategic […]

October 17, 2021 by

Wolverine Power Cooperative, Clenera Contract for Michigan Solar Array

Another Clēnera solar project in Los Banos, Calif. Clēnera and Wolverine Power Cooperative have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Wolverine and Clēnera’s affiliate, Gemstone Solar LLC. Gemstone Solar is scheduled to be commercially operational by the end of 2023. It will deliver 150 MW AC (180 MW DC) of clean energy to […]

October 16, 2021 by