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Recording power from sunshine with dyes influenced by nature
As sunlight filters through a forest canopy, chlorophyll is hard at work recording the power of photons. Inspired by nature, scientists at NTNU are working on light-capturing dyes for solar cells to create electricity.
Mar 25, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, Norwegia, NTNU, David Moe Almenningen, Odd Reidar Gautun, Bård Helge Hoff, Svein Sunde, chlorophyll
Blue Planet Energy launches brand-new Blue Ion HI stackable lithium battery system
Blue Planet Energy has actually released a new energy storage system, the Blue Ion HI. The stackable, maintenance-free lithium system is backed by a 15-year performance service warranty to ensure dependable power delivery, day or evening, on or off grid.
Mar 25, 2021 // Storage, lithium battery, Blue Planet Energy, Jeff Richardson, Michael Menendez
LPKF struck by thin film solar consumers postponing orders
Thin-film laser systems equipment provider LPKF Laser & Electronics struggled with hold-ups in obtaining brand-new expected orders from 2 long-stand consumers last year.
Mar 25, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, Malaysia, China, Europe, Asia, CIGS thin film, North America, CdTe, lpkf laser
Adani Green to acquire 75 MW of solar parks from Sterling & Wilson
Adani Green Energy Ltd (BOM:541450), or AGEL, said today it has actually signed a deal to purchase 2 functional solar energy plants in the Indian state of Telangana with a total capability of 74.94 MW.
Mar 25, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Adani Green Energy, PV Power Plant, Sterling & Wilson
Opdenergy repossesses control of 150 MW PV portfolio in Spain
Renewables designer Opdenergy has finalised the buy-back of 3 solar photovoltaic (PV) farms amounting to 150 MW in Spain.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, OPDEnergy
Toshiba completes 6.4-MW roof PV plant in Japan
Toshiba Corp (TYO:6502) said on Wednesday it has completed, together with partners, a 6.4-MW rooftop solar setup at the Tahara plant of Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd (TYO:5423) in Aichi prefecture.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Rooftop PV, Japan, Asia, rooftop PV, Toshiba
Aberystwyth University to make ₤ 2.5 m financial investment right into ground-mount solar PV
Aberystwyth University has actually introduced its prepare for the setup of a ground-mount solar array at a site beside its Fferm Penglais trainee accommodation.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Aberystwyth University, Neil Glasser
Statkraft introduces 125.5 MWp of brand-new UK solar websites
Norwegian renewable resource generation giant Statkraft has actually announced 3 new utility-scale solar energy farms in the UK.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Statkraft, solar farm, Chris Banks
AGL Introduces Building of Grid-Scale Battery, Takes FID on 250 MW Project
Australia based incorporated crucial provider AGL energy has actually revealed that the construction of a 250 megawatt (MW), one-hour period grid-scale battery at Torrens Island will certainly begin this year, following AGL's last financial investment choice (FID) on the project.
Mar 25, 2021 // Storage, Australia, Oceania, Markus Brokhof, Brett Redman, AGL Energy Battery Storage, Grid-Scale battery
Abu Dhabi's TAQA to concentrate on solar as part of global renewables push
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has actually revealed plans to ramp up its solar PV portfolio with a new strategic plan that will certainly see the power manufacturer purpose to reduce its direct exposure to oil and also gas.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Asia, United Arab Emirates, UAE, oil and gas, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, TAQA, Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi
Slow solar rollout worsening grid supply worries, French system driver RTE advises
France's grid operator RTE has warned of tighter than projection power supply margins, with hold-ups to renewables growth in the nation expected to exacerbate a shortfall of nuclear generation.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Grids, Policy, France, Europe, grid, policy, decarbonisation, renewables, regulation, rte, system operator, Xavier Piechaczyk
PVComplete PVCAD & PVCAD Mega Review
The PVComplete software company headquarters in Oakland, California and Porto, Portugal. The team of developers has already presented four solar software products. PVCAD and PVCAD Mega are among them. Users have an opportunity to use an AutoCAD extension or install PVCAD or PVCAD Mega bundle that does not require additional AutoCAD installation.
Mar 24, 2021 // Technology, Software, Solar Software Review, PVCAD & PVCAD Mega
Israel's Noy Fund, Nofar Energy to buy 235.5-MW PV project in Spain
Israel's Noy Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund and green technology firm Nofar Energy Ltd (TASE: NOFR) have actually authorized an agreement to obtain 90% of the supply of a company that holds a 235.5-MW two-phase solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Spain.
Mar 24, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, PV project, Europe, Asia, Israel, noy fund, Nofar Energy
US legislators looking into solar supply chain's connections to Xinjiang
2 United States legislators are asking the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to provide information on the level to which the country's solar supply chain currently relies on polysilicon and also solar products made in China's Xinjiang area.
Mar 24, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, SEIA, China, Asia, North America, Xinjiang
Solarcentury submits prepare for 62-MWp solar project in Wales
UK solar developer Solarcentury has actually filed a planning application for the up-to-62-MWp Elwy solar energy farm in Wales, with a decision anticipated by end-2021.
Mar 24, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solarcentury, Solar Project, Wales