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Beaming Solar Power From Space: Orbital & Virtus Join Forces
Orbital Composites and Virtus Solis join forces to develop a megawatt-scale space-based solar power station that will beam energy down to Earth. Japan and China are already investing and it could revolutionize renewable energy worldwide. Learn more.
Jun 22, 2023 // Technology, startup, Orbital Composites, Virtus Solis
Unveiling Tandem Solar Cells' Temperature Coefficient
KAUST researchers conduct tests to determine accuracy of temperature coefficient metric for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. Results show external quantum efficiency, bandgap, local solar spectrum, and operating temperature range all influence assessment. Research team unable to predict changes in tandem cells under outdoor conditions. Findings could help community better understand outdoor data and improve tandem cell efficiency.
Jun 22, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST
Palau's $29m Solar-Storage Puzzle: Solved
DNV has supported Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC) in a $29 million solar and storage project in Palau. Our expertise ensured the complicated hybrid solar and battery system was successfully installed on Babeldoab island, providing 20% of Palau's energy needs. SPEC now looks forward to more projects with DNV in the Asia Pacific region.
Jun 22, 2023 // Storage, USA, Oceania, North America, dnv, Palau
Ilmatar Secures Land for 350MW Swedish Solar
Ilmatar, a Nordic developer, has secured land for a proposed 350MW solar farm in Grums, Sweden. Working with local landowners, the farm will be one of the largest in Sweden, using timber forest damaged by bark beetles. Christian Gustafsson, Ilmatar's CEO, looks to expand renewable energy for Sweden with the project. Anders Bergenheim, a local landowner, is excited about the collaboration.
Jun 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Ilmatar
DeepBlue 4.0 Pro: JA Solar's Next-Gen Module
JA Solar's new DeepBlue 4.0 Pro module is designed with advanced Bycium+, SMBB, and high-density encapsulation technologies. With a cell efficiency of 25.3% and up to 630W of power, the module helps reduce BOS cost and LCOE by up to 6%, ensuring exceptional performance and high profits for customers. Certified by IEC standards, it passes rigorous aging tests.
Jun 21, 2023 // Manufacturing News, JA Solar, solar module
Mytilineos Signs 40-MW Solar PPA with Marubeni
Mytilineos SA has secured a 40-MW solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in Queensland, Australia. With the help of SmartestEnergy Australia, a unit of Marubeni Corp, the Kingaroy solar farm is under construction and expected to be operational by 2021. Mytilineos has 11.9 GW of assets in development globally, including 376 MW in Australia.
Jun 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PPA, Marubeni, Mytilineos
Eunice's EUR 11m Green H2 Hub
Eunice Energy Group is leading a consortium to create the Crete-Aegean Hydrogen Valley (CRAVE-H2) project. The EUR 11 million project will use renewable electricity to produce 500 tonnes of green hydrogen annually and cover the entire value chain. European Commission and Clean Hydrogen Partnership co-finance EUR 8 million.
Jun 21, 2023 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, Eunice Energy Group, Crete-Aegean Hydrogen Valley project
Ameren Missouri Eyes 550 MW of Solar
Ameren Missouri invests in 550 MW of solar power generation across 4 sites to power 95,000 residential homes by the end of the decade. Discover how this long-term transformation plan will benefit communities in Missouri and surrounding states.
Jun 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Ameren Missouri
"Sunlight to Fuel" From Air, Plastic Waste
This revolutionary technology by the University of Cambridge helps convert carbon dioxide, plastic waste, and industrial exhaust into sustainable fuels and valuable chemicals. Reduce emissions and eliminate reliance on oil and gas with the carbon dioxide utilization for a zero-carbon future.
Jun 21, 2023 // Technology, University of Cambridge, CO2, Erwin Reisner
Sustainable Power: Northvolt Secures $400m
Northvolt has secured a $400M investment from IMCO to expand their battery production capacity, with a focus on clean energy manufacturing, regional sourcing, and closed-loop circularity through recycling. This investment supports meaningful capital deployment for the energy transition and managing ESG risks.
Jun 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, NORTHVOLT, Sweden, Europe, North America, Imco
64MW Solar PPA: Axfood, Alight Unlock New Era of Renewable Energy in Sweden
Alight has signed a PPA with Axfood for the largest solar park in Sweden, unlocking non-recourse project financing. SEB will provide the debt financing to build the 64MW park, which will be operational in 2024 and feature initiatives to promote biodiversity.
Jun 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Sweden, PPA, Europe, PV Power Plant, Alight, Axfood
"Miracle" Solar Panels Launching in China
Revolutionizing solar power: Chinese startup to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels made from perovskite – 50% greater efficiency at half the cost – capable of retaining over 90% after 600 hours of operation. Ideal for building-integrated and space-based applications.
Jun 20, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar panel, perovskite
Singapore's Solar Surge: Volatile Prices Fuel Demand
Discover how Singapore is overcoming its volatile electricity prices and lack of space for traditional renewables by embracing solar energy. Learn how residential rooftop solar installers are responding to rising energy bills and climate impact, and how solar now contributes to Singapore's energy mix.
Jun 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Singapore
Aura Power Revs Up 200MW Italian, UK Projects
Aura Power has achieved two major milestones - a 200-MW/800-MWh BESS in Italy and a 49.9-MW solar park in England - to power 35,000 homes & 21% of East Devon households. It also has 1-GW battery & 80-MW solar projects in the pipeline.
Jun 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, Italy, Europe, Aura Power
Solgrid, Soltech Partner for 300 MW Solar in Sweden
Soltech and Solgrid have entered a partnership to develop and operate 300 MW of ground-mount solar projects in Southern Sweden. Solgrid is investing SEK 2 billion with potential orders of SEK 1 billion for project development. Applications are submitted and construction is expected in 3-4 years.
Jun 20, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Sweden, Europe, Solgrid, Soltech