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Unlocking Perovskite Efficiency: HFIPS Strategy
Discover the new strategy to homogenize and increase efficiency of perovskite films! A team of experts has revealed that adjusting the Cs+/FA+ ratio can tie the existing record of 26.1% conversion efficiency.
Nov 2, 2023 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Helleniq Snags 26MW Solar Bundle in Cyprus
Helleniq Energy has acquired a 26 MW solar portfolio in Cyprus, with 43 GWh of electricity per year to be commissioned in 2024. This is a big step towards their 1 GW renewable energy goal by 2025 and 2 GW by 2030. Now owning 40MW in Cyprus and 180 MW elsewhere, Helleniq Energy is positioning itself as a major renewable energy provider.
Nov 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Cyprus, Helleniq Energy
Amarenco Crowdfunds 610MWp French Solar
Amarenco is raising EUR 8 million to build a 610-MWp solar park portfolio in France - 1,337 PV projects from 35 kWp to 30 MWp, completed by 2029 and producing 758 GWh annually. Invest in clean energy with Amarenco's crowdfunding campaign!
Nov 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, amarenco
Juwi Acquires Hive's Greek Solar Quartet of 267MW
Hive Energy takes its first step in Greece with the sale of four 267MW solar projects to Juwi Hellas. These solar parks are expected to provide enough energy to power 100,000 homes, with construction set to begin in 2021. This marks Juwi Hellas' 61st solar project in Greece with a total capacity of over 300MW.
Nov 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Greece, Europe, PV Power Plant, hive energy
Cloudberry Grabs 210MW Hybrid Project in Denmark
Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA takes an exciting step with the purchase of a 210MW hybrid solar & wind project in Denmark, with 168MW of power generating capacity. Join Cloudberry and Skovgaard on this ambitious project for a 30-year lease - and beyond!
Nov 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Europe, Denmark, hybrid project, Cloudberry
SSE Reaches FID on 320MW UK Battery
SSE Renewables is taking a major step towards net zero targets with the Final Investment Decision of a 320MW battery energy storage system in Yorkshire. The 640MWh grid-scale battery will help supply power when demand is highest and connect directly to the existing transmission network. Construction commences soon!
Nov 1, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, SSE Renewables
155MW Romanian PV Project: Econergy & Nofar Energy's JV
This 155MW solar PV project is the largest one in SE Europe and a €102m joint investment from Econergy and Nofar Energy. Test phase underway, it will produce 220GWh of electricity annually & help Romania meet its 2030 emissions goals.
Nov 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, solar farm, Econergy, Nofar
$35mn Boost for ISA Global Solar Facility
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and partners announce a $35 million capital contribution to the Global Solar Facility (GSF), designed to stimulate solar investments in underserved regions. India and Bloomberg Philanthropies to invest $25 and $10 million respectively. GSF anticipates $10 billion investments to benefit 200 million by 2030.
Nov 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, ISA, GSF, The International Solar Alliance, Global Solar Facility
Engie Orders 200 MW Waaree Solar for Gujarat
Engie India and Waaree Energies partner to build 200 MW PV project in Gujarat village. Waaree to supply AHNAY 545-Wp bifacial modules for 25 year power supply to GUVNL. Waaree, the largest solar module maker in India, to start delivery in November & launch IPO of up to USD-350 million.
Oct 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Engie, Asia, solar module
Opdenergy Reaches 1.68TWh Solar Deal in Chile
Opdenergy Holding SA has signed a 12-year PPA for Alcones solar farm in Chile. Generating 1.68 TWh of solar energy annually, this 108-MW project will bring the company's total capacity to 300 MW and help create a greener future.
Oct 31, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, OPDEnergy
Multi-Billion Polysilicon Factory for QLD
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners is making a multi-billion-dollar move in North Queensland, Australia - creating a polysilicon factory powered by green energy, to produce silica quartz for solar panels & batteries. Over 1,000 jobs in construction & operation await - subject to government approvals. Townsville & the region are set for a sustainable technology hub & new job opportunities!
Oct 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Australia, queensland, Oceania, quinbrook infrastructure partners
Revolutionizing Solar Projects: NLYTN Energy Launches 3D Modeling Software
Explore the latest 3D solar project modeling software from NLYTN Energy. See how it helps solar developers and EPCs present their projects more effectively, allowing for quicker permit hearings and assurance to the community that the development will not obstruct views.
Oct 31, 2023 // Software, USA, North America, NLYTN Energy
Perovskite Solar Cells with Ultrathin TMO Buffer Layers
Discover how researchers from the University of Rome, ENEA, and CNR-ISM developed a protective buffer layer to mitigate sputtering damage in perovskite solar cells for better performance and efficiency. Up to 16.44% efficiency, with no visible transmission loss.
Oct 31, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
Innergex Powers Up 50MW Chile Battery Storage
Chile has it's first utility-scale battery storage facility with Innergex's 50MW/250MWh Salvador battery facility. With daytime energy storage & peak pricing, it will benefit from capacity payments & generate US$8.2m (CAN$11.4m) in its first full yr. Financed via green bonds in 2022.
Oct 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Chile, South america, Innergex
Growatt Launches NEO 2000M-X Microinverter
Welcome to the future of renewable energy: Growatt's NEO 2000M-X microinverter. 2kW full power output, 4 MPP trackers and 96.5% maximum efficiency, plus IP67 protection & Type III SPD guarantees reliable performance in any environment. Get the most out of solar energy today!
Oct 31, 2023 // Inverters, Growatt