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Panasonic Powers Up Windows: Perovskite Inkjet Printing
Introducing the world's 2nd highest efficiency perovskite solar cell-infused power-generating glass by Panasonic in 2028. Test project already in place in Kanagawa prefecture, bring in the light while preserving visibility with this revolutionary material!
Oct 3, 2023 // Technology, Panasonic
Solar-Powered Looms: Doubling Income & Women's Empowerment
Experience Resham Sutra, a Delhi-based social enterprise, and help empower women artisans across India to double their income with solar-powered looms. Purchasing these machines reduces CO2 emissions and overcomes unreliable electricity supplies. Support Resham Sutra in expanding their reach and helping provide loans to artisans.
Oct 3, 2023 // Technology, India, Asia
Boviet Solar's Hail-Proof Modules: A Top Performer
PVEL's Annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard provides empirical data on the performance of Boviet Solar Technology Co.'s Vega Series 540W Bifacial PV Modules - top performers that can withstand hail while reducing insurance claims for successful long-term operations. Discover the data and benchmarking performance of these resilient modules.
Oct 3, 2023 // Technology, PV module, Boviet
DEWA Completes Second Unit of 2,627MW Solar Park
Discover how DEWA's fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is providing clean energy to 320,000+ homes and reducing carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes with its advanced hybrid solar power technologies.
Oct 3, 2023 // Plants, Dewa, PV Power Plant
"Cheaper than Tap Water": Solar-Powered Desalination
Discover the most cost-effective solar desalination system ever developed. Learn how this new system can make drinking water more accessible and affordable around the world.
Oct 3, 2023 // Technology, MIT
Giga Battery Ventures Into Belgian Market
Giga Storage is bringing 1,200-MWh of energy storage to Belgium, connecting the grid to the high-voltage network and aiming to reach 3 GW of capacity by the end of the decade. Take advantage of the regulatory exemptions and join the revolution.
Oct 2, 2023 // Storage, Europe, Belgium, Giga Storage
SWRE Powers 300 MW NTPC Project
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd just won a INR 15.35 billion contract to install a 300MW solar project in Gujarat. It's the 3rd contract from NTPC REL in just over a year, with orders totaling INR 89.5 billion so far. Signing of the contract expected soon.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
ESB Raises €1bn for Renewables Projects
ESB Group, Ireland's leading utility, has just sold two bonds for EUR 1 billion to finance renewable energy projects and reduce carbon intensity. Help create a cleaner, more resilient energy future by supporting ESB's net-zero target by 2040!
Oct 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, ESB Group
600MW Solar Park in Queensland Gets Gov't Green Light
Edify Energy has been granted federal approval for a 600-MW solar project in Queensland, providing enough energy to power 200,000 homes and up to 350 jobs. Project funding is now being sought before construction can begin with strict environment conditions in place to protect the natural landscape.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Edify Energy, PV Power Plant, Solar Park
GoodWe Launches 320/350kW UT Inverter: Power Plant Efficiency, Streamlined O&M
GoodWe launches its UT series of three-phase 1,500V utility string inverters with 99.01% maximum efficiency, 12 & 15 MPPTs, anti-PID & PID recovery, C5 IP66 protection, and one-stop solutions with MV Stations & advanced communication devices. GoodWe's successful 4th Customer Meet in Hyderabad concluded too!
Oct 2, 2023 // Inverters, GoodWe
Flying Non-Stop: Solar Airship One's Epic World Tour
Experience a non-stop world tour with Solar Airship One! This whale-shaped aircraft harnesses the power of solar and hydrogen to fly 25 countries over 20 days with zero CO2 emissions. Follow a team of astronauts and paraplegic pilots on this revolutionary journey.
Oct 2, 2023 // Technology, Transport, Solar Airship One
Revolutionizing Power: MIT's Ultralight Solar Cells
Discover the remarkable power of MIT's ultralight fabric solar cells- 18x more efficient than traditional solar panels, capturing energy from any surface and resistant to 500+ cycles of rolling & unrolling. Embark on a greener future with sustainable energy generation.
Oct 2, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, MIT
Solar Cells Enable Self-Driving Cars at Night
Organic solar cells that can detect circularly polarised light in the entire visible spectrum? Linköping University researchers have made it possible. Now self-driving cars and other uses have become more reliable. Learn how the material's chirality, lightweight design, and simple manufacturing process make it a great choice for small and cheap sensors.
Oct 2, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, Linköping University
Revolutionizing Color & Solar Tech
A revolutionary optical coating developed by Case Western Reserve University physicists to extend solar panel life, increase data storage & improve anti-counterfeiting measures. Collaborators from MIT, the University of Arizona & University of Rochester applied findings from Italian physicist Ugo Fano to produce vivid, pure colors. Published in Nature Communications.
Oct 2, 2023 // Technology, solar panel, Case Western Reserve University, Giuseppe Strangi
Solar Solutions to Bangladesh's Power Crunch
Bangladesh is taking steps towards decarbonizing its energy sources – embracing solar power as the cheapest option by 2025. With falling technology prices, solar plus batteries are cheaper than new coal or gas power plants and could lead to energy independence and emissions reductions.
Oct 2, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Bangladesh, Asia