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Researchers optimize efficiency as well as stability of multi-layer organic solar cells
Acceptor layers made from oligomers can enhance the efficiency of organic solar cells as well as ensure a lengthy operating life at the same time. This is the result of a series of intricate laboratory experiments conducted by products researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU).
Nov 22, 2022 // Technology, organic solar cells, FAU, Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nurnberg
Belectric to construct 53MW Dutch solar quartet
Most current agreement with existing customer Low Carbon comprises four projects one of which includes a battery
Nov 22, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Netherlands, Belectric, PV Power Plant
Atlas powers up 300MW Mexico solar
La Pimienta plant in the state of Campeche will supply power to CFE under a 15-year contract
Nov 22, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Mexico, Atlas Renewable Energy, North America, PV Power Plant
Fenecon breaks ground on battery factory in Bavaria
German energy storage developer Fenecon GmbH has begun the building and construction of a manufacturing facility in Bavaria for the manufacturing of power storage options from used vehicle batteries.
Nov 21, 2022 // Storage, Germany, Europe, Bavaria, Fenecon
Qair waits for nod on 1.7 GW of Italian renewable energy projects
French renewable power producer Qair will certainly at the start of next year begin on an 8-MW solar park in Italy, where it has actually developed a portfolio of 1.7 GW of projects awaiting clearance.
Nov 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, Qair
UAE's KEZAD, TotalEnergies to explore distributed solar in Abu Dhabi
Emirati free zones operator Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) said on Monday that it has signed an agreement with a TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) unit to explore possibilities for the development of distributed solar remedies across KEZAD's commercial environment.
Nov 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, UAE, Abu Dhabi, TotalEnergies, KEZAD
Researchers develop perovskite-CIGS with 21.1% efficiency
Researchers from the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Study Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) have actually accomplished 21.1 percent efficiency with tandem perovskite - CIGS solar cells. These thin-film-based modules are very efficient, light and flexible as well as can open doors to lots of new usage cases for which standard rigid modules are not suitable.
Nov 21, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, ZSW, efficiency, Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg, Jan-Philipp Becker, perovskite-CIGS
LONGi hits 26.81% effectiveness for HJT solar cells
Chinese solar panel producer LONGi introduced it has actually gotten to a performance of 26.81% for its HJT silicon solar cells on full-size silicon wafers with mass production. The record was validated by the Institute for Solar Power Research in Hamelin (ISFH).
Nov 21, 2022 // Manufacturing News, LONGi, efficiency, HJT solar cells
Sumitomo Mitsui plans 2.8-MW floating solar project in Japan
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Ltd (TYO:1821) prepares to launch its first off-site business power purchase agreement (PPA) tied to a 2.8-MW floating solar energy system in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Nov 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Japan, Asia, sumitomo mitsui, floating solar project
Globeleq inks framework contract for 3.6-GW green H2 project in Egypt
Africa-focused independent power manufacturer (IPP) Globeleq has authorized a framework arrangement with Egyptian authorities that paves the way for the construction of a 3.6-GW green hydrogen production hub in Egypt.
Nov 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Solar to Fuel, IPP, Asia, Africa, Egypt, green hydrogen, Globeleq
Photon Energy buys rights to Aussie solar-plus-storage project
Amsterdam-based solar power manufacturer Photon Energy NV (WSE: PEN) claimed today it has actually accepted purchase the development civil liberties as well as land for a 9.8-MWp solar project with 10 MWh of battery storage space in New South Wales, Australia.
Nov 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, photon energy, solar-plus-storage project
Osaka Gas, Fuso to co-develop 8 MW of solar in Japan
Japanese firm Osaka Gas Co Ltd (TYO:9532) revealed last week that it is partnering up with Japan Energy Integrated System Co Ltd, a completely possessed subsidiary of Fuso Holdings Co Ltd, to co-develop about 8 MW of solar projects in your home.
Nov 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, Osaka Gas, Fuso
New understandings right into energy loss open doors for up-and-coming solar tech
Organic solar cells are an emerging technology with a great deal of promise. Unlike the ubiquitous silicon solar panel, they have the possible to be lightweight, flexible, and present a variety of colors, making them particularly eye-catching for urban or façade applications. Nonetheless, continued innovations in device performance have been slow as researchers work to recognize the fundamental processes underlying exactly how organic solar cells operate.
Nov 21, 2022 // Technology, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, organic solar cells, Princeton University, Barry Rand
Harmony Energy energises Pillswood battery project
The storage system was brought on-line ahead of schedule
Nov 21, 2022 // Storage, TESLA, UK, Europe, Harmony Energy, Peter Kavanagh, PILLSWOOD
EDF Renewables proposes Norwich battery system
The firm has actually begun a public assessment on the project
Nov 21, 2022 // Storage, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables, Martin Cole