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JA Solar Powers Dutch 103.5-MW Solar Park
JA Solar Technology Co Ltd is supplying equipment for a 103.5-megawatt PV project in Groningen, Netherlands. CEE Group purchased the project from Ecorus with a 15-year fixed tariff as part of the Dutch SDE++ renewables support scheme. JA Solar has 23% market share in Netherlands for H1 2020.
Sep 13, 2023 // Plants, PV project, JA Solar, Europe, Netherlands
Atrato Rooftops Solar: GBP 77m Deal
Atrato Onsite Energy plc has acquired a 34-MW portfolio of rooftop solar systems in England and Wales for GBP 77.3 million. The contracts are expected to produce 681 GWh of electricity and have very low exposure to wholesale power prices. Demand for residential solar is increasing due to EPC regulations.
Sep 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Atrato Onsite Energy
Waaree Energies' 52.6MW Solar Project Wins EPC Deal
Waaree Energies Ltd. has been awarded an LOI for the construction of a 52.6MW photovoltaic project in India. EPC services to be completed before 2023/2024 fiscal year. Waaree Energies recently raised INR 10 billion to support 6GW capacity expansion. Company has 12GW in India producing solar ingots, wafers, cells, and modules.
Sep 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Waaree Energies
Combined Stressors Key to Testing Perovskite Solar Cells
Research from NREL shows combining stress tests accurately predicts performance of perovskite solar cells. Findings demonstrate tests including thermal cycling & stressors can predict 6 month outdoor performance. High temp & illumination most critical for accelerating performance degradation. Research a step towards commercialization of perovskite technology.
Sep 13, 2023 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, perovskite
Wärtsilä Inks Battery Supply Deal with EVE Energy
Wärtsilä partners with EVE Energy to supply 3.5GW of battery energy storage systems to key markets, promoting a stable and efficient energy supply and increasing renewable energy integration. EVE Energy plans to enhance its global service capabilities to support this industry-wide goal.
Sep 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Europe, Wärtsilä
Boom Power Victory: Crays Hall Solar Farm Approved
Boom Power granted planning permission for 25.6MW Crays Hall Solar Farm in Essex, England. Project to generate up to 12,500 family homes' electricity needs, offsetting 13,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Expected to deliver 94% biodiversity net gain & 53% gain for linear habitats. Construction to commence in 1st half of 2022.
Sep 13, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Boom Power
First Solar Scores 2 GW Order from Longroad Energy
First Solar secures 2GW order from Longroad Energy for thin-film PV modules, increasing total purchase to near 8GW. Longroad Energy Co-Founder & COO shares values & vision for sustainable energy future and First Solar sets up fifth factory in Louisiana.
Sep 13, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, North America, longroad energy, thin film modules
Dimension Secures $237M for 120-MW Solar Portfolio
Dimension Renewable has secured financing of USD 237 million to construct 28 distributed generation solar projects across the US. The projects, with a total capacity of 120-MW DC, will provide power to over 12,000 households, with more than half being low-to-moderate income households, by 2021.
Sep 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Dimension
Sumitomo & Advantage Capital Launch 2GW US Solar Business
Perennial Renewables LLC is a joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and Advantage Capital. The company is developing 2 GW of solar photovoltaic projects in the Midwest and Northeastern US, with operations by 2024. Additionally, plans to add new renewable energy projects are underway to help Sumitomo achieve 5 GW of renewable energy assets by 2030.
Sep 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Sumitomo Corporation, Perennial Renewables
Bringing US Jobs Back: Nextracker Launches Nevada Facility
Nextracker Inc and Unimacts launch dedicated manufacturing line in Las Vegas to produce steel components for US solar tracker projects, supporting gigawatts of utility-scale projects annually with potential to reach projects in Indiana and Kentucky. Plant to operate with 100 staff, potential to double by 2024.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Nextracker, Solar Tracker, Unimacts
Trina Launches 5-GW US Solar Factory
Trina Solar is building the largest single-site silicon solar panel factory in the US, creating 1,500 jobs and investing over $200 million. Producing Vertex modules with 210-mm wafers, the 1 million-sq-ft facility is set to come online in 2024. Be part of the US solar market revolution with Trina Solar's 25+ years of experience and 150 GW of modules shipped worldwide.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar panel, silicon, Trina Solar, North America
Fosse Green Energy: Windel Seeks Views
Windel Energy is running a consultation for Fosse Green Energy: a 350MWdc solar and energy storage park in Lincolnshire, England, capable of powering 110,000 homes. Local community feedback is invited from 11 September to 20 October 2023. Suggestions are also sought for community schemes, biodiversity net gain and future developments.
Sep 12, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Windel Energy
Jakson Solar Boosts Credibility: Partners with Ariel Re
Jakson Solar, an Indian module manufacturer, has formed a strategic partnership with Ariel Re, a Lloyd's of London Syndicate, to provide product & performance warranties. Jakson's fully automated facility has a 1.2GW capacity, with plans to expand to 2.5GW by 2024. See them at RE+ Event in Las Vegas, USA.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Ariel Re, Jakson Solar
Israel Floats 31MW Solar Field Above Reservoirs
Discover how Teralight, Synergy, and the Hof HaCarmel Water Association are spearheading a 31 MW floating solar energy field in Kibbutz Maayan Zvi, Israel. The project is part of a policy to protect waterways and reservoirs, utilizing Xfloat's advanced solar tracking technology. Learn more about the government ministries, localities, and experts involved in this landmark project!
Sep 12, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, Asia, Israel, PV Power Plant
Non-Volatile Memory Breakthrough: Layered Nickelate
Researchers from Tohoku University and University of Tsukuba in Japan have made a breakthrough in developing a non-volatile phase change memory using a nickelate material. Discover the potential advantages of this material with improved performance, sustainability and lower costs.
Sep 11, 2023 // Technology, Japan, Asia, perovskite, University of Tsukuba, Tohoku University
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