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3SUN: New Solar Modules for 2024
3SUN, an innovative module manufacturing business by Enel Green Power, has launched three state-of-the-art solar modules based on Hetero-junction technology. Available in 2024, these modules can be used for ground-mounted utility-scale projects and rooftop installations. Made in Italy, 3SUN's photovoltaic panels contribute to the decarbonisation of Europe. This is an exciting milestone for 3SUN and the solar industry.
Jun 16, 2023 // Manufacturing News, enel green power, solar module, 3sun
33.5% Conversion Efficiency: LONGi Solar Cells
LONGi achieves world-leading conversion efficiency of 33.5%, leading the charge in photovoltaic industry growth and development. Discover how the company is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Jun 16, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, LONGi, efficiency
Big Investors Bet on Chilean Solar: ESG's Stable Prices
Chile's energy regulator and grid operator have criticized incentives for small plants, but lenders welcomed BlackRock's April deal for its competitive return on equity and low risk in a ESG-focused market.
Jun 15, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, BlackRock, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant
Google Powers Dutch PV with EDPR PPA
EDPR signs PPA with Google for four photovoltaic projects in The Netherlands. This agreement marks the first PPA secured by German solar developer Kronos Solar EDPR and sends a strong signal for its 5GW+ project pipeline. Now accelerating the production of clean energy in The Netherlands and other European markets.
Jun 15, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PPA, Europe, Netherlands, Google, EDPR, KRONOS
Faerch Group Joins European Energy for UK Solar PPA
European Energy has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Faerch Group to supply renewable energy from the 40MW Bubney Solar Farm. This partnership will reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability for Faerch Group while providing a milestone for European Energy's UK energy operations.
Jun 15, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, PPA, Europe, Faerch Group
First Solar Innovates: Bifacial CdTe Thin-Film Solar Panel
First Solar has developed the first bifacial solar panel using their CdTe thin-film technology. Transparent back contact technology offers bifacial energy gain & lower operational temperature. First Solar investing $370 million in R&D innovation center for thin-film & tandem PV module production.
Jun 15, 2023 // Manufacturing News, First Solar, solar panel
Revolutionary Nyobolt: Ultra-Fast Charging EVs in 6 Mins!
Experience faster charging for EVs with Nyobolt's revolutionary ultra-fast charging technology. This 35-kilowatt-hour pack can charge in under 6 minutes and has withstood 2000 charge cycles without degradation. Scaling up for larger battery packs, Nyobolt is bringing us closer to sustainable transportation solutions.
Jun 15, 2023 // Storage, Transport, electric vehicle, Nyobolt
JinkoSolar G2 Battery Launched to Power Europe's Solar Boom
JinkoSolar is now offering storage solutions with the G2 battery designed to deliver high-efficiency storage for residential and commercial applications. The JKR-B1250~ 2750-A offers 11-134 kWh capacity, wireless interconnection between packs, 45 A charging/discharging current, and support for 3-7 packs per rack.
Jun 15, 2023 // Storage, JinkoSolar, Intersolar Europe
Sea Zero: Hurtigruten Norway Unveils Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Explore Norway with Hurtigruten Norway's Sea Zero project, the world's first zero-direct-emission electric cruise ship. Feat. wind technology, retractable sails, AI manoeuvring, multiple thrusters, 270 cabins, 500 guests & 99 crew. Tests & development start in 2021.
Jun 15, 2023 // Transport, Hurtigruten Norway
385 MW Solar Plant Comes to Montenegro
Montenegro's CGES and MEnergy agree to connect 385MW solar power plant to the grid, with gov't support to grow solar energy. Tax incentives and network investments of EUR 195 million further the cause
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Grids, Europe, PV Power Plant, Montenegro, CGES, MEnergy
Pacific Green Offloads 99-MW UK BESS
Pacific Green Technologies Inc. has announced a GBP 74 million deal for a 99-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Richborough Energy Park, Kent, England. Senior debt and equity secured for the project; completion expected within weeks. Move part of a 1.1-GW BESS project pipeline in the UK.
Jun 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, BESS, Pacific Green Technologies
Singapore's Vena Energy Powers Up 53-MW Solar Project in Japan
Vena Energy has obtained JPY-16.9-billion financing for its 53-MW Kasama solar project in Ibaraki, Japan. The project will provide clean energy to over 14,000 households annually, as part of the company's 2.7 GW operational portfolio.
Jun 14, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Singapore, PV Power Plant, Vena Energy, Solar Project
Elecnor Abandons Minority Stake, Seeks Control of Enerfin
Elecnor is now seeking an investor to acquire a controlling stake in their renewable energy business, Enerfin. With 1,552 MW of capacity in operation or under construction and a pipeline of 9,000 MW, Enerfin posted a net profit of EUR 5.75 million in Q1 2023. Discover the potential of this business opportunity.
Jun 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, elecnor, Enerfin
CubicPV Raises US$103M for U.S 10GW Wafer Production
CubicPV is now looking to build a 10GW US silicon wafer manufacturing base, and to continue its research into perovskite-silicon tandem technology.
Jun 14, 2023 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, USA, silicon, North America, CubicPV
Unlocking All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers have developed an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 28.5%, open-circuit voltage of 2.112 V, and stabilized efficiency of 28.0%. Teams from Nanjing University, University of Science and Technology of China and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) were involved.
Jun 14, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Nanjing University, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, University of Science and Technology