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CustomCells

“Battery Pioneer in Crisis!” Germany’s CustomCells Files for Insolvency — What Really Happened, Who’s Affected, and What Comes Next

What is CustomCells—and why it mattered Founded in 2012 as a Fraunhofer spin‑off, CustomCells built a reputation for tailor‑made, high‑performance cells for demanding niches—from e‑aviation and motorsport to defense and mining—operating pilot and small‑series facilities in Itzehoe and Tübingen with 200+ employees.
September 30, 2025
Photovoltaic Roof Tiles

Photovoltaic Roof Tiles Revolution: Top Brands, Hidden Costs & Surprising Facts

Key Facts Summary Technology Behind Photovoltaic Roof Tiles Photovoltaic roof tiles function just like conventional solar panels, but are designed as roofing material. Each “tile” contains solar cells (usually silicon) laminated into a durable, weatherproof module shaped like a shingle or tile.
September 13, 2025
Home battery

“Stop Paying Peak Prices: 7 Home Batteries That Can Slash Bills Now (Real Specs, Performance & 2025 Pricing)”

Key facts (read this first) What a home battery actually does (in 30 seconds) A residential battery stores daytime solar or off‑peak grid energy and discharges it when electricity is expensive or when the grid goes down. Systems are either AC‑coupled (battery
September 13, 2025
Guide to Home Energy Audits

Stop Burning Cash: Guide to Home Energy Audits & Rock‑Solid Foundations (With Specs, Performance & Real Prices)

Key facts Why start with a real energy audit (and what to ask for) A professional audit should follow recognized frameworks and include diagnostic testing: Typical pricing: Full audit $212–$698 (avg. ~$437); blower‑door $200–$450. Angi Hire: Ask for BPI or RESNET certified
September 12, 2025
china solar panel photovoltaic

10 Chinese Solar Panel Titans Dominating 2025: Efficiency Records, Global Reach & Price Wars

Jinko Solar JinkoSolar’s automated module assembly lines: the scale of production at a Jinko factory underpins its cost leadership pv-tech.org.Overview: JinkoSolar is the world’s largest solar panel manufacturer as of 2024, headquartered in Shanghai. Founded in 2006, Jinko has a massive global
September 12, 2025
The Most Efficient Renewable Energy Source

The Most Efficient Renewable Energy Source? 2025’s Answer May Surprise You

Understanding Renewable “Efficiency”: More Than One Metric What does it mean for a renewable energy source to be “efficient”? Unlike a single number on a lightbulb, efficiency in renewables has many faces. It can refer to energy conversion efficiency – how much
September 11, 2025