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Germany's Bundesrat approves removal of 15% area limit for floating PV plants
Germany's Bundesrat, which represents the 16 federal states, has actually approved the removal of the 15% area limit for floating photovoltaic or pv (PV) plants on artificial lakes prepared in a draft law.
May 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant
Researchers developed invisible, machine-washable solar cell modern technology for clothing
The distinct nature of the solar cells protects them-- and also makes the clothes much more attractive, the physics as well as design researchers say. Promising applications consist of work as well as outdoor clothing, and curtains which respond to modifications in the amount of light.
May 23, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, Aalto University, Elina Ilén, Janne Halme
A new conducting polymer complex to create stable and fully printable organic solar cells
In the last few years, engineers worldwide have been trying to establish even more lasting technologies to create electrical energy. Among one of the most promising amongst these solutions are organic solar cells.
May 23, 2022 // Technology, efficiency, organic solar cells, i-MEET, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technolog, Yinhua Zhou
Bluefield Solar buys 80MW UK battery storage plants
Two 40MW projects acquired from Green Hedge Energy for ₤ 4.5 m.
May 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, John Rennocks, Bluefield Solar, Green Hedge Energy UK
Australia's new prime minister vows to make nation 'renewable energy superpower'
Australia's new head of state, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation a renewables "superpower" following his Labor Party's victory in Saturday's federal election, which ousted predecessor Scott Morrison's conservative coalition.
May 23, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Policy, ENERGY STORAGE, Australia, climate council, Oceania, rooftop solar, policy, net zero, national electricity market, grid upgrades, Anthony Albanese
ESMC launches EU-wide project for solar manufacturing, member states urged to join
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has actually launched an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) for PV aimed at mobilising EU member states' support for breakthrough solar manufacturing technologies and also aiding their commercialisation.
May 23, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Europe, REPowerEU, ESMC, ipcei
French renewable developer Akuo commissions biggest BESS projects in Tonga and also Martinique
French renewable power producer and also programmer Akuo Energy has commissioned a 29.2 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Tonga, several weeks after powering up a 19MWh project in Martinique
May 23, 2022 // Storage, France, Europe, Oceania, investment, lithium-ion, Tonga, grid stabilising, renewables integration, martinique
Researchers produce highest efficiency 1-sun solar cell
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) produced a solar cell with a record 39.5% performance under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest possible effectiveness solar cell of any type, measured using typical 1-sun conditions.
May 23, 2022 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar cell, North America, Myles Steiner
NTPC commissions 35 MW Floating Solar Project in Kayamkulam
The very first part capacity of 22 MW was already proclaimed commercial operation on 31 March 2022.
The complete price of this entire floating solar project is Rs 465 crore and employs some 2.16 lakh solar panels mounted on floaters in the lake.
May 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, India, NTPC, floating PV, Asia, tata power solar
Ireland Auctions 80 New Wind And Solar Projects
Chosen from among 130 renewable resource projects, the 80 new projects were awarded completing 1 GW capacity.
May 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Ireland, Europe, amarenco, Renewable Energy Support Scheme
China's solar financial investments reach US$ 4.4 bn this year, 320GW of PV now installed-- NEA
Solar financial investments in China got to RMB29 billion (US$ 4.4 billion) in the first four months of the year, according to the nation's National Energy Administration (NEA).
May 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, China, CPIA, rooftop, Asia, China Solar, china national energy administration
TotalEnergies to mount 7.4 MWp of DG solar arrays in Iberia
French multi-energy significant TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) has actually authorized an agreement to provide 7.4 MWp of dispersed generation (DG) solar projects for the Iberian centers of lime, limestone and also mineral remedies firm Lhoist.
May 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, iberia, solar arrays, TotalEnergies
Iraq intends 750-MW solar project in Al-Muthanna province
Iraq is planning to build a 750-MW solar park in the southern Al-Muthanna Governorate, the country's preacher of electricity Adel Karim has actually said.
May 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Iraq, Solar Project
Engie to build 8.6 MWp PV park in Romania for Saint-Gobain
The Romanian arm of French multinational utility firm Engie claimed that it has actually authorized a contract with the neighborhood branch of French building materials group Saint-Gobain to construct a 8.6 MWp photovoltaic park at its factory in Calarasi, southerly Romania.
May 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Engie, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant
Solvius rolls out ultra-thin photovoltaic panels at Northampton Saints stadium
UK-based greentech start-up Solivus has finished the installation of greater than 600 ultra-thin-layer photovoltaic panels on the roofing system of Premiership rugby club Northampton Saints' stadium.
May 20, 2022 // Commercial, Residential, Rooftop PV, UK, Europe, Jo Parker-Swift, Solvius, ulia Chapman
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