Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements from NOMIS Power, Hatch, Hydrostor, Heliatek, and others.
NOMIS Power Expands Medium-Voltage SiC MOSFET Portfolio with 3.3 kV and 1.7 kV Devices
NOMIS Power has expanded its medium-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET portfolio with the launch of new 3.3 kV and 1.7 kV devices, targeting high-efficiency power conversion applications. The advanced SiC semiconductors are designed to deliver improved switching performance, reduced energy losses, and higher thermal efficiency compared to traditional silicon-based solutions. The new medium-voltage SiC MOSFETs are suited for renewable energy systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and industrial power electronics. By enabling higher power density and system reliability, the devices support next-generation grid and electrification technologies. The portfolio expansion underscores growing demand for wide-bandgap semiconductor solutions that enhance efficiency and performance across clean energy and high-voltage applications.
Hatch and Hydrostor Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Compressed Air Energy Storage
Hatch and Hydrostor have announced a partnership and equity agreement to accelerate deployment of advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) projects globally. The collaboration combines Hydrostor’s long-duration energy storage technology with Hatch’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise. The partnership aims to scale utility-grade compressed air energy storage solutions that provide grid stability, renewable energy integration, and long-duration storage capacity. A-CAES technology stores energy using compressed air in underground caverns, offering a zero-emission alternative to traditional fossil-based peaking power. The equity agreement strengthens alignment between the companies as they target growing demand for long-duration energy storage, supporting global decarbonization goals and enhancing power system resilience.
Heliatek Installs Innovative PV Solar Films at BMW Plant in Dingolfing
Heliatek has completed a high-visibility installation of its ultra-light organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar films at BMW’s plant in Dingolfing, Germany, showcasing next-generation building-integrated solar technology. The flexible PV films were applied to façade surfaces, enabling on-site renewable energy generation without the structural constraints of conventional solar panels. Heliatek’s organic solar films are lightweight, customizable, and designed for low-load-bearing structures, making them ideal for industrial buildings and retrofits. The installation supports BMW’s sustainability strategy by reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy use across manufacturing operations. The project highlights growing adoption of innovative solar technologies in the automotive sector, reinforcing the role of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) in advancing corporate decarbonization and energy efficiency goals.
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