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Aypa Powers Up: USD 550M Secures 250MW Battery Projects
Aypa Power recently secured $550 million in financing for two energy storage projects in California and Texas. With a combined capacity of 250MW, these projects will be completed by 2021 and are part of Aypa's 22GW pipeline across North America. US Bancorp Impact Finance and consortium of lenders are providing the funding.
Nov 9, 2023 // Storage, USA, North America, Aypa Power
Waaree Secures 70 MW EPC, 135 MW Solar Deals in India
Waaree Energies Ltd receives Letter of Award to deploy 70 MW DC of solar PV capacity; Worth INR 1.83 billion. 135 MW of solar PV modules to be supplied to NTPC Ltd for installation in four months; Waaree also responsible for O&M for five years.
Nov 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, waaree
BIPV's Efficiency Boost: 4.5% Increase
Experience the benefits of roof albedo for improved PV system efficiency and mitigate urban heat island effect with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). A research report conducted by researchers from the University of South Wales (Australia) and Calcutta University has revealed its importance.
Nov 9, 2023 // Technology, bipv, Australia, Oceania, Building-integrated photovoltaics, efficiency, University of South Wales, Calcutta University
PVEL Strengthens PV Module Tests: Hail, Backsheet Durability Focus
PVEL upgrades Product Qualification Program to provide more data-driven insights into PV module procurement, including UVID, HSS, MSS, LID, DH, LETID, and BDS tests on 600 mills of materials from 70+ manufacturers.
Nov 9, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, PV module, pvel
Jokowi Inaugurates $108M Floating Solar Plant
Experience the future of renewable energy as President Jokowi inaugurates a groundbreaking $108 million floating solar power plant in Indonesia. Join PLN Nusantara and Masdar as they collaborate to reach 1,000 MWp and help Indonesia reach a 23% renewable energy target by 2025.
Nov 9, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Asia, Indonesia, PV Power Plant
10 GWh Deal: Quinbrook & CATL Partner for Storage Solutions
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners signs agreement for 10 GWh of energy storage solutions from CATL. 5-year framework to supply optimized solutions for projects across US, UK and Australia, 1 GWh of first deliveries for Australia & UK. Already deploying CATL solutions at Gemini solar-plus-storage complex in NV. 20 GW of storage projects in pipeline.
Nov 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, CATL, quinbrook infrastructure partners
Solar Outshines Hydropower: US Power Shift in 2024
Save on electricity bills with residential solar! Incentives and hardware cost reductions have made it attractive to homeowners, contributing to solar becoming the 2nd largest source of US electricity. Renewable energy is projected to surpass coal and nuclear in 2024.
Nov 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
Molecular Bridge Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells
A research team has proposed a novel strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells; using a molecular bridge made of ammonium cations to create a strong connection between layers. Theoretical and experimental studies show promise for top-performing solar cells, with potential for clean energy generation.
Nov 8, 2023 // Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, perovskite solar cells, Pan Xu, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Institute of Solid-State Physics, HIPS
China Widens Solar Gap: WoodMac
China to remain the global leader in solar supply chain for the next 4 years, controlling 80% of global capacity. USD 130B invested, cost, tech & policy advantages. Capacity sufficient to cover global demand until 2032. US & India to add 200 GW, but Chinese imports remain.
Nov 8, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia
Bulgaria Launches 200 MW Rooftop Solar Push
Discover how Bulgaria is taking measures to increase the deployment of rooftop solar energy and its potential impact on households. Learn how legislation changes are promoting green energy use in the Balkan country.
Nov 8, 2023 // Rooftop PV, Europe, Bulgaria
KPI Green Powers Up 22MW Solar Park for Aditya Birla
KPI Green Energy Ltd - contracted to install 22.3-MWp photovoltaic park & secure contracts for 2.7 MW projects. With 115 MW total capacity, the company is aiming for 1GW by 2025.
Nov 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Park, KPI Green, Aditya Birla
R.Power Acquires 91 MWp Solar Projects in Poland
R.Power acquires a 91 MWp portfolio of photovoltaic projects in Poland, backed by EUR 250 million from investors like Three Seas Fund & EBRD. Join us on the journey as we expand into European markets.
Nov 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, r.power, Solar Project
Trina Solar Invests $420M in Vietnam PV
Trina Solar Co Ltd is investing an additional $420 million to expand its production capacity in Vietnam. Discover how the US tariffs this summer affected the company's plans and learn more about the new investment.
Nov 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Trina Solar, Vietnam
Malaysia's Pekat Group Powers Up 5 Offtake Contracts
PSTSB is helping Malaysia transition to renewable energy sources with 5 corporate customers now signed on! Learn more about this project and the steps being taken to reduce carbon footprints.
Nov 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, Asia, Pekat Group
Unlocking Outdoor Stability in Solar Cells
Unlock a new source of energy with KAUST's discovery of a link between organic semiconductor and outdoor stability of organic solar cells. With applications from photovoltaic windows to net-zero greenhouses, this breakthrough could open up a world of possibilities.
Nov 7, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, KAUST, photovoltaic window