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IIT Bombay Team Unveil NCFs: 97% Efficient & Low Cost
Unlock the potential of the sun. Discover how nanostructured hard-carbon florets (NCFs) can absorb 97% of solar radiation, converting it to thermal energy with an efficiency of 186%. The perfect material for solar-thermal conversion.
Oct 19, 2023 // Technology, IIT Bombay, nano material, nanostructured hard-carbon florets
EnerVenue Powers Brazil: 525 MWh Deal
EnerVenue and VedantaESS sign master supply agreement for 525 MWh of Energy Storage Vessels. EnerVenue's metal-hydrogen batteries provide reliability, safety, cost-efficiency, and flexibility for Brazilian applications. President Phillips remarks on the agreement. EnerVenue with 7 GWh of orders and plans for a Ky. gigafactory.
Oct 18, 2023 // Storage, EnerVenue, VedantaESS
Naturgy Harnesses Solar Power in Canary Islands
Naturgy Energy Group SA turns up the heat with 4.2-MW solar farm on Gran Canaria. The Salinetas project features over 7,700 photovoltaic modules and 7.2 GWh of electricity annually. Naturgy obtains 44 MWp of solar projects with support from Spanish government and European Regional Development Fund. Now 100 MW of operational renewables capacity in the Canary Islands.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Naturgy, PV Power Plant, Gran Canaria
Masdar Eyes EBRD Financing for 200-MW Solar in Armenia
Masdar is seeking financing for the construction of a 200 MW solar farm in western Armenia. Get the latest updates on the USD 186.6 million project and the expected November 28, 2023 decision on the Clean Technology Fund concessional loan. This eco-friendly initiative could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 169,000 tonnes annually.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Europe, Armenia
Flexrack Supplies 182-MW Solar in Canada
Qcells' Flexrack mounting systems are powering two of Canada's largest behind-the-meter solar projects. With 101-MW Saddlebrook and 81-MW Scotford projects, experience total reliability, even in the cold climate, with Flexrack's engineering expertise. Ready for completion by 2023.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, North America, Flexrack
Voltalia Powers Up 140MW Karavasta Solar Park in Albania
Voltalia has completed the construction of its 140-MW Karavasta solar park in Albania. 200HA of land will offset 29,160 tonnes of CO2 emissions, enough to meet the annual consumption of 220,000 residents. With a 15-year contract for half its output, Karavasta is part of Albania's goal to reach 54.4% renewables share by 2030.
Oct 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant, Albania
TagEnergy Funds UK's 100MW BESS Project
TagEnergy secures £70m debt package to finance 100MW battery energy storage system project in North Yorkshire. Tesla, Habitat Energy and RES to support construction of completed facility by mid 2024. CEO Franck Woitiez says innovative financing offers value and accelerating energy transition.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, tagenergy
Galileo Signs 1st CPPA: Decarbonize Manufacturing
Galileo signs its first corporate PPA with a NYSE-listed global corporation, providing 23MW of solar PV energy with an estimated annual production of 40GWh. An important milestone for Galileo, this reflects the growing demand for renewable energy projects in Europe. Join the energy transition today.
Oct 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Galileo
Enviromena Raises Funds to Power 500-MW Solar Goal
Enviromena, a UK clean energy services company, receives GBP 65 million funding round from Arjun Infrastructure Partners to become a leader in the domestic solar industry. Acquire 500 MW solar projects and expand portfolio. 230 MW of assets managed for third parties and 500 MWp of O&M services. Chris Marsh: "Funding will help build extensive pipeline and expand portfolio quickly."
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Enviromena
Energa Seals 334 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Project Deal
Energa Wytwarzanie, a unit of Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen, has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase the Kleczew hybrid wind and solar project, capable of powering 200,000 homes. Construction of the 334 MW project has already begun - to be completed by 2025!
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Energa Wytwarzanie
Solar-Powered SUV Drives Morocco: From Mountain Peaks to Desert Dunes
Experience the future of driving: the world's first off-road solar-powered SUV designed by a team of Eindhoven University of Technology students, tested in Morocco. 710km range with a top speed of 145km/h, light-weight and ultra-efficient. Don't miss out!
Oct 17, 2023 // Transport, Africa, Morocco, Eindhoven University of Technology
Amphenol to Make Solar Junction Boxes in US
Amphenol invests $15 million to open a state-of-the-art 58,000-sq.-ft factory in Arizona for solar junction boxes and connectors. 50 specialized jobs created and the capacity to make 1M pieces/month. Get bonus credits for domestic content with 40% American-made components.
Oct 17, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Amphenol
Shingle PVST Cells for Efficiency Boost
Unlock the power of shingling for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem (PVST) cells with Fraunhofer ISE and Oxford PV's research. Increase module efficiency and reduce shadowing losses with their 1/6 cut PVST cells and low-temperature silver paste.
Oct 17, 2023 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, oxford pv, Perovskite-Silicon cell
Siemens Energy Powers Up Hybrid Storage in Ireland
Siemens Energy is revolutionising the grid connection with a hybrid grid stabilisation and battery storage plant at Shannonbridge, Ireland. Experience the future of clean energy with 160 megawatt-hour capacity and €85m benefit for Ireland’s net-zero emission target.
Oct 17, 2023 // Storage, Ireland, Europe, Siemens
25.1% Efficient Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Device
This research team has designed a large-area two-terminal tandem solar cell that boasts a 25.2% efficiency with over 10 cm2 in area. Learn more about the lithium fluoride interlayer that helps overcome common PV cell issues.
Oct 16, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Arizona State University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill