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Scientist design titanium dioxide sponge to prevent lead leak in perovskite solar cells
Scientists from CNR-IMM, CNR-IPCB, CNR-NANOTEC, Università Degli Studi di Messina and also the University of Basel have revealed that lead leak can be prevented by using a transparent titanium dioxide (TiO2) sponge in a semitransparent solar cell. The gadget has demonstrated similar effectiveness to semi-transparent perovskite tools as well as has an average visible transmittance (AVT) of 31.4%.
Jun 8, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, solar cell, perovskite, CNR-IMM, CNR-IPCB, CNR-NANOTEC, Università Degli Studi di Messina, University of Basel
Scientists report new methods to enhance stability and also efficiency of perovskite solar cells
Researchers from Purdue University, University of California and also the University of Kentucky have actually created a new perovskite interlayer that supposedly exhibits both superior thermal and also moisture stability in ambient conditions.
Jun 8, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency
Building begins on California's largest community solar project for deprived homeowners
Building has started on the Fresno Disadvantaged Community (DAC) Solar Farm, the largest shared solar project for deprived communities in California and the first utility-scale solar farm within Fresno.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, North America, Solar Project
Largest floating solar array in The United States and Canada currently online in New Jersey
The biggest floating solar array in The United States and Canada is now complete in New Jersey. Owned as well as operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures, the 8.9-MW solar project covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. The project will certainly provide approximately 95% of the power requires for New Jersey American Water's Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, USA, North America, PV Power Plant
EC gets rid of Asia-Pacific solar endeavour of ib vogt, Ayala's ACEN
The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday gave the green light to certain subsidiaries of German solar designer ib vogt GmbH and Philippine corporation the Ayala Group for the creation of 3 joint ventures with the purpose of realising solar projects in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, ib vogt, ayala, EC, ACEN
CleanCapital brings in futher USD 500m from Manulife
CleanCapital, a US-based company with a focus on middle-market solar as well as storage space, on Wednesday stated it has safeguarded an additional commitment of approximately USD 500 million (EUR 467m) from Manulife Investment Management, part of Canadian international financial services company Manulife Financial Corp (TSE: MFC).
Jun 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, CleanCapital
AES Andes acquires 146-MWp solar park in Chile from EDF EN, Marubeni
AES Andes has acquired the 146-MWp Bolero solar park from a 50/50 partnership between EDF EN Chile Holding SpA and also Marubeni Corp (TYO:8002).
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, Solar Park, AES Andes
Brazil's Copel to include 4.5 MWp of solar panels next to substations
Brazilian power energy Companhia Paranaense de Energia (BVMF: CPLE6), much better called Copel, prepares to develop 4.5 MWp of solar plants beside substations to produce energy and also counter a portion of its very own consumption.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Solar Panels, South america, Brazil, Copel
German steel maker, municipal utility to build 150-MW solar park in Saxony
German municipal utility SachsenEnergie and neighborhood steelmaker Feralpi Stahl are preparing to jointly construct a 150-MW solar park in the federal state of Saxony to secure a lasting power supply for the business in the region.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, Solar Park
DESRI gains approval for United States solar-storage PPA
Carne project in New Mexico has offtake contracts with El Paso Electric (EPE) and also schedules online in 2025
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, PPA, North America, DESRI
Croatia Sets the Ball Rolling for its First Agrisolar Power Plant
A financial investment worth EUR 10 million has actually been made into the agrivoltaic system that would get to conclusion within a year. Solida claimed that the site would certainly also see the opening of a sheep farm.
Jun 8, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Iberdrola, Engie, Europe, agrivoltaics, Croatia, Agrisolar farms in Europe, agrisolar farm, Enel Green, Solida
Trina Solar Unveils New n-type i-TOPCon Advanced Technology with 26% Efficiency
Following year onwards, the Vertex n-type series will be upgraded, with the most powerful module in the series generating more than 700 W, the firm introduced. Trina Solar, a farm that explores solar power development, has unveiled its new n-type i-TOPCon advanced technology.
Jun 8, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Jinko Solar, Trina Solar, LONGi, Vertex N modules, n-type residential modules
United States to finance 500-MW solar project duo in Angola
The Export-Import Bank of the USA (EXIM) will certainly extend a direct car loan to back the building and construction of two solar parks in the Republic of Angola amounting to more than 500 MW.
Jun 7, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, Africa, North America, Angola, Solar Project
TotalEnergies to begin service 1-GW solar project in Iraq
French energy significant TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) is set to start service a project for the construction of a 1-GW solar park in southerly Iraq after getting the green light from the city government recently.
Jun 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project, TotalEnergies
AES buys 2-GW solar-plus-storage project in California from Avantus
United States power business AES Corp (NYSE: AES) on Wednesday claimed it has acquired the biggest permitted solar-plus-storage project in the US, the 2-GW Bellefield plan, in Kern County, California, from its developer, Avantus.
Jun 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, California, USA, North America, AES, Avantus