In this episode of Clean Power Hour, hosts Tim Montague and John Weaver dive into the latest developments in the solar and storage industry.

Episode Highlights:

• Perovskite Breakthrough: Analysis of Trina's new commercial-sized perovskite solar panel exceeding 800 watts with 26% efficiency, marking a significant advancement in solar panel technology.

Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/25/chinese-pv-industry-brief-trina-solar-announces-800-w-tandem-solar-module/

• Battery Storage Revolution: Examination of China's six gigawatt-hour battery tender at just $65/kWh, less than half the cost of U.S. installations, signaling dramatic cost reductions in energy storage.

Link: https://www.ess-news.com/2025/03/24/chinas-huadian-announces-winners-in-6-gwh-bess-tender-with-average-bid-at-65-kwh/

• Global Supply Chain: Discussion of how the Myanmar earthquake is disrupting solar wafer production, potentially affecting the global supply chain.

Link: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/02/myanmar-earthquake-disrupts-solar-wafer-production-global-supply-chain/

• EV Charging Expansion: Update on Hyundai and Kia vehicles now being able to use Tesla's Supercharger network with adapters.

Link: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/4406

• Electric Construction Equipment: Introduction of a new 25-ton electric excavator with a 422kWh battery pack, providing 6-8 hours of operation time with significant fuel savings.

Link: https://electrek.co/2025/03/29/sany-electric-excavator-arrives-in-europe-with-massive-422-kwh-battery/

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