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49.4 MW Georgia Solar Arrives: Aspen Power
Aspen Power completes Construction of 14 Solar Projects in Georgia--49.4 MW DC added to Georgia's energy portfolio. Inman Solar's engineering, procurement and construction services help provide long-term power purchase agreements to Georgia Power, adding to Aspen Power's total of 43 facilities and 140 MW DC.
Oct 30, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, Georgia, Europe, North America, PV Power Plant, Aspen Power
Green H2 Demo Plant: Duke's Florida Project
Duke Energy's innovative pilot project in DeBary, Florida, will feature green hydrogen production, storage and combustion technology. In collaboration with GE Vernova and Sargent and Lundy, the project will create the first combustion turbine running on up to 100% hydrogen. Construction starts this year and is expected to be operational by 2024.
Oct 30, 2023 // Plants, Storage, USA, Duke Energy, North America
Octopus Invests in 250MW Solar Plants: Ireland and Portugal
Octopus Energy Generation has invested in two clean energy developers to develop over 100 solar projects and 250MW capacity. Solar projects will be installed on rooftops and businesses sites with no upfront costs, reducing fossil fuel dependency and providing cheaper, cleaner energy to businesses.
Oct 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Portugal, Ireland, Europe, Octopus Energy, PV Power Plant
Unlock Solar Efficiency: Perovskite Cells Reach 21.59%
Discover the new technique to simplify the development of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Harness the power of visible light with these unique cells, produced at room temperature with less energy than traditional silicon materials. Now with 21.59% power conversion efficiency, and excellent stability, scientists are looking to make commercialization a reality.
Oct 30, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency
Better 2D Perovskite Crystals: A Quantum Leap
Discover how a breakthrough process using kinetic temperature and duration control produces ultra-pure 2D Perovskite crystals with ideal quantum well thickness. Unlock the potential of optoelectronic and photovoltaic technologies with higher n-values and cost-effective materials.
Oct 30, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Rice University
Scotland's Solar Boom: 6GW 2030 Pledge
The Scottish solar energy industry has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to significantly increase renewable energy generation by 2030. This increased ambition will lead to more jobs, lower emissions, and lower cost of living.
Oct 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, SCOTLAND
Green Genius Raises €6.9M to Power Brewery with Solar
Green Genius & Citadele Bank join forces to power Svyturys-Utenos alus brewery - 100% Renewable Energy. A 6.9 million euro financing agreement to install solar power plants & energy-as-a-service solution to meet electricity needs. 2.6 million euro funded by European Climate, Infrastructure & Environment Executive Agency.
Oct 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Lithuania, Green Genius
Kyushu Electric, Enfinity Partner on 400-MW US Solar Reserves
Enfinity Global Inc. sells 40% stake in 400-MW solar portfolio to Kyushu Electric Power Company. 28 solar power plants across US states California, North Carolina and Idaho part of the deal, Enfinity retains majority interest and long-term asset management. Part of Enfinity's strategy to expand in the US, $316.2 million secured from asset manager, PPA with Italian utility.
Oct 27, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Enfinity Global, Kyushu Electric
SocGen backs 21-MWp Solar for Corsica Sole
Societe Generale SA provides financing for 21MWp solar portfolio across mainland France & overseas territories. 17 projects to generate 18GWh of electricity a year, with one project supplied by corporate PPA. Construction begins 2020, ending 2024.
Oct 27, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Societe Generale SA
Green Genius Scores EUR 9.5m for Romanian Solar
Green Genius set to receive USD10m to develop solar power projects in Romania. INVL's Renewable Energy Fund to contribute EUR52.9m to the effort of 500MW solar farms in 2025. Get the full story on Green Genius' ambitious energy project.
Oct 27, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Green Genius, Romania
ABF Breaks Ground: Tucson's 1-GWh Battery Factory
ABF's 1-GWh battery cell plant promises 1,000 jobs and $1.2 billion investment to Pima County's Aerospace Research Campus.
Oct 27, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Storage, USA, North America, ABF
III-V Solar Boost: NREL's 27% Efficiency Breakthrough
Revolutionary record-breaking efficiency of 27% achieved in GaAs heterojunction solar cell by scientists at NREL. Combining computational and experimental methods to optimize doping and bandgap reduced the effects of defects. This breakthrough is applicable to multiple materials and levels of defect concentrations.
Oct 27, 2023 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, efficiency
Masdar Powers Caspian Renewables with Azerbaijan Pact
Masdar, owned by Abu Dhabi government, signs agreements to construct 1GW solar & wind power capacity in Azerbaijan. Garadagh Solar Park is now inaugurated, producing enough electricity to power 110,000 homes. Masdar plans to double capacity this year aiming for 100GW of gross capacity to aid UAE's net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Adnoc expands presence in Azerbaijan with 30% equity in Absheron natural gas field.
Oct 27, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Masdar, Europe, Azerbaijan
Electric Trailers: Tesla Alums Shake Up RVing
This new breed of electric travel trailer is set to hit the market in 2024. Developed by ex-Tesla and Apple staff, the trailer features long-lasting batteries, solar panels, and autonomous hitch capability. Perfect for remote work, energy backup, and camping, these trailers range from $109k to $151k. Get ready to hit the road and go off the grid.
Oct 27, 2023 // Transport, TESLA
LEAG's Solar Park Boxberg: Green Energy for Germany
LEAG's Boxberg solar park is set to provide 26 GWh/year of clean energy to eastern Germany. With partner EP New Energies, LEAG is part of the Gigawatt Factory initiative investing EUR 10 billion to add renewable energy to the region by 2030. Don't miss the construction of this 24.8 MWp solar park!
Oct 26, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, LEAG