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Although vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have the potential to be “the next big thing” that would enable economical storage of wind and solar energy, there are no existing or planned utility-scale installations after more than 25 years of development. One small venture capital-funded private company, Prudent Energy Corporation, is leading development.
The Tesla Roadster is hitting the road during its Oz Goes Electric Tour. Touted as the “world’s only electric sports car” the Roadster will travel over 1,800 miles across the east coast of Australia in an effort to raise electric vehicle awareness.
Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE:STP), a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, has achieved a conversion efficiency of 15.6% on a commercial grade multi-crystalline silicon solar PV module.





