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EPFL-led group makes use of additives to improve the stability and also efficiency of perovskite solar cells
A team of scientists, led by Professor Michael Grätzel at EPFL and also Xiong Li at the Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells in Wuhan (China), have actually developed a technique that deals with stability issues of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) as well as raises their effectiveness.
Jan 23, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, EPFL, perovskite solar cells, Michael Grätzel, Xiong Li, Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Lightsource Bp Agrees to Sell 247 MW Spanish Solar Projects
The 247 MW solar portfolio is a five-project cluster in Aragón, Spain, which has been in operation considering that 2021. Lightsource bp said that the sale agreement mentions its capability to buy, supply as well as construct quality solar sites that can support renewable growth aspirations of investors, utilities, and other asset proprietors.
Jan 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Lightsource BP, Europe, Kareen Boutonnat, solar projects, Bankinter Investment, independent renewable energy investors, Plenium Partners
European Investment Bank Commits EUR 28.5 Mn for 3 Solar Plants for Greece
PPC Renewables, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Power Corporation SA, Greece's largest power generation company, has revealed that it will develop three solar power plants, that will boast of a collective capacity of 230 MWp. This is readied to be amongst the largest solar power projects developed or in the pipe in Greece, as per European Investment Bank (EIB).
Jan 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, european investment bank, PPC Renewables, electric grid, climate action, electricity from renewable sources, environmental sustainability, Kozani project, National Energy and Climate Plan, NECP, Public Power Corporation SA
KPI Green Energy Commissions 25 MW Solar Project for Greenlab Diamonds
The new solar power project belongs to its captive power manufacturer (CPP) segment. KPI Green Energy also revealed the appointment of Salim Suleman Yahoo as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Jan 23, 2023 // Plants, Power Purchase Agreements, Renewable Energy, captive power producer, KPI Green Energy, Chief Financial Officer, CPP segment, Greenlab Diamonds, new CFO at KPI Green, Salim Suleman Yahoo
Pexapark and also AFRY launch Daily Valuation Curve For Renewable Projects
Need for reliable price data anticipated to hit new high in 2023 as renewables investors and also loan providers seek even more certainty on financial investment and PPA decisions
Jan 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, pexapark, Luca Pedretti, Afry, Daily Valuation Curve, Jan Wierzba, valuation of renewable projects
Masdar to include 3 GW of renewables in Angola, Uganda
Renewables developer Masdar has actually signed deals to create 3 GW of renewable resource projects in Uganda and Angola as part of a UAE-led initiative that supports the release of green energy in Africa.
Jan 23, 2023 // Plants, Masdar, Africa, Angola, Uganda
Brazil's solar co Sun Mobi to build 5-MW PV plant in your home
Brazilian solar power membership solution enertech Sun Mobi introduced it will certainly establish a 5-MW solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) plant in the countryside of Sao Paulo state.
Jan 20, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, Sun Mobi
India's Rays Power brings online 275-MWp solar park in Bangladesh
Indian solar plant building contractor Rays Power Infra Pvt Ltd has put on stream a 275-MW DC solar park in Bangladesh, touted as the largest grid-connected complex of its kind in the South Asian nation.
Jan 20, 2023 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Rays Power
Jinko Power begins on 300-MW PV project in Saudi Arabia
Jinko Power Technology Co Ltd (SHA:601778) announced today that its subsidiary Al Ghazala Energy Company has actually shut the financing as well as began building and construction of the 300-MW Saad solar project in Saudi Arabia.
Jan 20, 2023 // Plants, Saudi Arabia, Asia, Jinko Power, PV Power Plant
Sungrow inks 500-MW PV inverter distribution deal in Brazil
Chinese solar inverter maker Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd (SHE:300274) has signed a deal with Brazilian SOL+ Distribuidora, the new business arm of Holding SOL Copernico, for the distribution of 500 MW of its photovoltaic or pv (PV) inverters in the South American nation.
Jan 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Sungrow, South america, Brazil
IRA to Swell United States Renewables Investment to $114 Billion: Wood Mackenzie
The report stated that a rise from $64 billion in 2022 to virtually $114 billion is expected by 2031. The report called, 'Boom time: what the Inflation Reduction Act (Act) implies for US renewables suppliers', dives in the efficiency of law when it come to equipment production growth.
Jan 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Market Research, USA, Wood Mackenzie, North America
JSW Energy grabs LoAs for 500 MW/1,000 MWh of BESS in India
Indian power firm JSW Energy Ltd (BOM:533148) stated on Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary has gotten Letter of Awards (LoAs) from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited for two 250-MW/500-MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Jan 20, 2023 // Storage, India, Asia, BESS, JSW Energy
Installing solar-powered refrigerators in creating countries can lower hunger and also slow climate modification
Food loss as well as waste are major problems worldwide. When food is discarded or permitted to spoil, it makes economies less effective and also leaves people hungry.
Jan 20, 2023 // Technology, USA, China, Asia, North America, solar-powered refrigerators
Polymer p-doping improves perovskite solar cell stability
Perovskite solar cells have drawn a significant amount of study attention as a promising option to conventional silicon-based solar cells, as a result of their effectiveness in converting sunlight right into electrical power. Perovskite solar cells are a hybrid of organic as well as not natural materials and also contain a light-harvesting layer as well as a charge-transporting layer.
Jan 20, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, perovskite solar cell, Xiong Li, Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Enphase inks Texas VPP handle Octopus Energy
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy united state introduced a new collaboration with Enphase Energy. Octopus Energy customers now have the opportunity to integrate Enphase home solar as well as battery solutions in their energy plan to unlock low-cost household energy rates. As part of the agreement, Octopus Energy will certainly be able to flexibly control the customer's battery to lower usage when the grid is the most constrained and also help save customers numerous dollars yearly.
Jan 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Enphase, Octopus Energy