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NTU Singapore Scientists Develop Eco-friendly Capping Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) have found a way to stabilize perovskite solar cells using non-toxic metal-based capping materials. This paves the way for commercial use of perovskite cells, which, despite superior efficiency and lower production costs, contain lead, posing an environmental threat when decomposed. The researchers used the full precursor (FP) solution method, which allowed them to synthesize the capping layer of solar cells without lead. The zinc-based compound, PEA2ZnX4, was the most effective among the materials tested, and the process was more efficient than the half precursor (HP) method.
Feb 24, 2023 // Technology, perovskite solar cells, NTU Singapore
188-MW Solar Project by Lightsource BP and AEP Energy Kicks Off in Indiana
Lightsource bp and AEP Energy Partners have signed a PPA for a 188-MWDC solar project located in New Carlisle, Indiana. This project will bring economic and environmental benefits to the region while fostering community partnerships.
Feb 24, 2023 // Plants, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, Indiana, PV Power Plant, AEP Energy
YPF Luz and Pampetrol Partner to Develop 80 Megawatts of Solar in Argentina's La Pampa
YPF Luz and Pampetrol have signed an agreement to jointly work on the development of two solar projects which could generate up to 80 megawatts of solar energy in Argentina's La Pampa province.
Feb 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Argentina, South america, PV Power Plant, YPF Luz, Pampetrol
Canadian Solar to Supply 487 MWh BESS to Aypa Power
The energy storage items supplied by CSI Energy Storage will certainly be made use of to support Aypa Power's 487 MWh standalone energy storage project in Southern California. The standalone energy storage project is anticipated to be functional by the initial half of 2024.
Feb 24, 2023 // Storage, Canadian Solar, BESS, Renewable Energy, Shawn Qu, CSI Solar, CSI Energy Storage, Aypa Power, Blackstone portfolio company, Moe Hajabed, North America battery storage
Universal Energy Facility (UEF) Offers Grants to Solar Projects in Nigeria
UEF will offer grants to RE companies in Nigeria whose projects are developed to connect companies to a clean, budget-friendly as well as trusted electrical power source. The solar energy projects will span most states in Nigeria and be finished within the next one year.
Feb 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, GEAPP, Simon Harford, Damilola Ogunbiyi, Energy Transition Plan of Nigeria, Nigeria solar power, Sustainable Energy for All, UEF, Universal Energy Facility
OCI, Mitsui USA form Texas solar project collaboration
Texas-based OCI Solar Power, part of South Korean power and also chemicals company OCI Co Ltd (KRX:010060), has signed an agreement with Japan's Mitsui & Co (TYO:8031) to partner in the growth of solar projects.
Feb 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, OCI, Mitsui USA
Argentina's Genneia inks USD-85m loan for new wind, solar projects
Argentine power firm Genneia has signed a loan agreement to obtain up to USD 85 million (EUR 80.3 m) to finance the building of wind as well as solar projects in the nation.
Feb 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Argentina, South america, Genneia
Philadelphia Solar to supply 380 MW of PV panels for Texas H2 project
Jordan-headquartered solar manufacturer Philadelphia Solar on Tuesday stated it is marketing solar modules with an overall direct existing (DC) capacity of 380 MW to Clean Energy Holdings (CEH) for a green hydrogen project in Texas.
Feb 24, 2023 // Solar to Fuel, USA, solar panel, North America, philadelphia solar
Tingo Foods to add 110-MW captive solar plant at its Nigeria facility
Lagos-based agri-food company Tingo Foods Plc will certainly organize a 110-MW captive solar power plant at its scheduled state-of-the-art food handling center in the Delta State of Nigeria, its parent business stated on Wednesday.
Feb 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Nigeria, PV Power Plant, Tingo Foods
SOLV Energy breaks ground on unique solar peaker plant in California
Arevon Energy and also San Diego Community Power broke ground on the Vikings Energy Farm, a solar + storage power plant in Holtville, California. The project was first announced in May 2021.
Feb 23, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, SOLV Energy
Conrad Energy energises 25MW battery
BESS in Blackpool is connected to Electricity North West's (ENWL) 33kV network
Feb 23, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Conrad Energy
Cespa forms Spanish green hydrogen partnership
Manage Fertiberia to decarbonise their production processes by establishing 1GW of electrolysis capacity
Feb 23, 2023 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, Spain, Europe, green hydrogen, Cespa
DIF snaps up UK solar-storage portfolio
Cero Generation as well as Enso Energy have actually established the projects which amount to 720MW and cover 7 sites
Feb 23, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, DIF
Sunrun Solar Installations Topple Record Set by Tesla's SolarCity
Sunrun Inc., the leading US property solar firm, has actually exceeded a market record that goes back seven years.
Feb 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, TESLA, Sunrun Solar
Emmvee Announces New Solar Cell & Module Factory in Bengaluru
The phase 2 of capacity development of 1.50 GW solar cell line and 1.75 GW of module production facility building and construction has been kickstarted formally. The facility will be the most sophisticated and also fully automated assembly line with built-up area of regarding 500,000 square feet, the firm shares.
Feb 23, 2023 // Manufacturing News, solar pv, solar cell, solar module, Emmvee Group, Manjunatha, Dabaspet, module and cell facilities, solar factory in Bengaluru, Suhas Donth