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Global Clean Energy Spending Hits $1.8T, Falls Short of Net-Zero
Global clean-energy spending hits record high of $1.8 trillion, but more investment is needed to achieve net-zero emissions. China leads, but US, UK, and Europe show promising growth in renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Jan 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia
Breakthrough: World's Most Efficient Quantum Dot Solar Cells Unveiled
UNIST research team achieves groundbreaking 18.1% efficiency with world's most efficient quantum dot solar cell, paving the way for next-gen solar cell commercialization.
Jan 31, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, UNIST, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
EOS Investment Management Group Acquires Lightsource BP's Italian Solar Portfolio
EOS Investment Management Group strengthens its position in the Italian clean energy sector with the acquisition of six solar greenfield projects, supporting eco-friendly power generation and biodiversity protection.
Jan 31, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Lightsource BP, Europe, EOS Investment Management Group
Oxford PV Breaks World Record with 25% Solar Cell Efficiency
Oxford PV breaks world record in solar panel efficiency, paving the way for greater power output and reduced electricity costs. A significant milestone in the development of next-gen solar cells.
Jan 31, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, oxford pv, efficiency
Corsica Sole to Build First Green Hydrogen Plant in Corsica
Corsica Sole is set to revolutionize the energy landscape with Foll'Hy, the first green hydrogen production plant in Corsica. This innovative project will store renewable power and fuel heavy maritime mobility, paving the way for a greener future.
Jan 30, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Corsica, green hydrogen, Corsica Sole
Larsen & Toubro to Build Massive 1.8 GW Solar Complex in Dubai
Larsen & Toubro secures contract for massive 1.8 GW solar PV site in Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, contributing to the city's ambitious renewable energy goals.
Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dubai, PV Power Plant, Larsen & Toubro
3S Swiss Solar Unveils State-of-the-Art PV Module Factory
3S Swiss Solar Solutions expands with a new PV module production facility in Worb, Switzerland, boosting capacity and paving the way for future growth in the solar industry.
Jan 30, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Europe, Switzerland, PV module, 3S Swiss Solar
Perovskia Revolutionizes Indoor Solar with New Factory Launch
Perovskia revolutionizes solar technology with its million-perovskite solar device factory, offering high efficiency, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
Jan 30, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Europe, Switzerland, Perovskia
AlphaReal Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with UK Solar Plant Acquisition
AlphaReal expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of a 40MW solar plant in Shropshire, UK, the largest ground-mounted solar site in their portfolio.
Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, AlphaReal
Solar Pyrolysis: Revolutionizing Lithium Battery Recycling with Solar Energy
French researchers at PROMES-CNRS have developed a solar-powered pyro-metallurgical process to recycle valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries, revolutionizing the recycling landscape with concentrated solar thermal energy.
Jan 30, 2024 // Technology, Storage, Li-ion batteries, Gilles Flamant, hydro-metallurgy, PROMES-CNRS, Proof of Concept
H&M Partners with Alight to Build Solar Parks in Sweden
H&M Group takes a major step towards sustainability with the construction of three solar parks in Sweden, generating clean electricity and supporting their goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.
Jan 30, 2024 // Plants, Sweden, Europe, Solar Park, H&M Group
Trilantic Europe Acquires Majority Stake in Solar Mounting Innovator
Trilantic Europe takes majority stake in Aerocompact Group, boosting international growth and potential acquisitions. Founder Mathias Muther retains 40% ownership. Approval pending.
Jan 29, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Austria, Trilantic Europe, Aerocompact Group
Zenobe's 300-MW Scottish BESS Project Secures Financial Close
Zenobe secures financial close on a 300-MW/600-MWh battery energy storage project in Scotland, bringing significant energy cost savings and paving the way for construction to commence.
Jan 29, 2024 // Storage, BESS, Zenobe, SCOTLAND
Colbun Pioneers Green Hydrogen Production at Peru Power Plant
Colbun pioneers Peru's first green hydrogen plant, reducing carbon emissions and saving costs while promoting renewable energy use in customer processes.
Jan 29, 2024 // Plants, Solar to Fuel, South america, Peru, green hydrogen plant, Colbun
RES Secures Permit for 25-MW Solar Farm in England
RES secures approval for 25-MW Varley solar farm in South Gloucestershire, UK. The project will power 10,000 homes and incorporate sheep farming and native tree planting. RES, with a proven track record, manages 12 GW of assets worldwide.
Jan 29, 2024 // Plants, res, England, solar farm