Asia

Watch how to improve perovskite solar cells in 2D!
Saudi researchers claim to have improved the thermal stability and moisture resistance of such devices by replacing 3D hybrid perovskite with two-dimensional compounds. They used organic compound ethanolamine, which is said to provide better results in slowing down the hot-carrier cooling process.
Jan 24, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, solar cells, Asia, perovskite
Israel launches 300 MW solar-plus-storage tender
The government wants a 300 MW solar plant linked to large scale storage in the Negev desert. Construction is planned for late 2021 and completion in 2023.
Jan 24, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, PV plant, tender, Asia, Israel, solar-plus-storage
EGing to invest US$ 144 million over in manufacturing upgrades and relocation
EGing Photovoltaic, PV maker is planning after guiding a full-year 2019 internet gain reduction, production relocation and major production upgrades to come back to competitiveness.
Jan 23, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, Asia, solar cell, monocrystalline wafer, eging photovoltaics
Japanese scientists study photosynthesis and Chl f for future solar application
A group of scientists from several Japanese research universities have found new information on where exactly the molecule of chlorophyl f is located and how it works. The research was conducted to better understand the photosynthesis process in order to be able to apply this knowledge practically, including solar industry.
Jan 23, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, chlorophyl f
BHEL issues tender for power cables for floating solar projects by NTPC
Bharat Heavy Electrical has issued an RfP for direct-current cables for 2 floating photovoltaic stations constructed for Indian energy giant NTPC.
Jan 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, India, tender, floating PV, Asia, bhel
Indian Bihar confirms tariff for solar power from Darbhanga-based floating plant
A tariff of 4.15 rupees per kilowatt-hour for the power generated by the 2-megawatt floating photovoltaic station located in Darbhanga district has been passed by the Electricity Regulatory Commission of the state of Bihar.
Jan 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tariffs, Floating PV, India, floating PV, Asia, BERC, Bihar, BSPHCL
100MW energy storage project to be delivered by wartsila in South East Asia
Finnish company Wartsila has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from an undisclosed company in South East Asia to build a new 100MW / 100MWh energy storage project.
Jan 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Asia, Wartsila
A electrode Arrangement for PV panels that are shingled
Researchers in Korea have suggested a layout for bonding and dividing that's believed to provide increased efficiency. The number of palms optimized to five cells for branch has been 171 and 128. Five provide power conversion efficiency of 17.346percentage and three 16.855%.
Jan 23, 2020 // Technology, PV panels, Asia, Korea
Engie to Sell 74% Stake in India Solar Portfolio to Edelweiss
Engie has agreed to sell a 74% stake in 12 solar assets aggregating 813 MWp of operating capacity in India to the Edelweiss Infrastructure Yield Plus.
Jan 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, India, Engie, Asia, Edelweiss, Paulo Almirante
Masdar Signs Partnership for 145 MW Floating Solar Plant in Indonesia
Masdar has signed a PPA with PLN, the state electricity company in Indonesia, for the first floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the country.
Jan 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Masdar, floating PV, Asia, Indonesia, International
Military Engineer Services Tenders for 220 kWp Rooftop Solar Systems in Delhi
The Military Engineer Services has issued a tender for setting up two rooftop solar plants worth a combined 220 kWp generational capacity in Delhi
Jan 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, India, tender, Asia, rooftop PV, Military Engineer Services
Qatar’s 800 MW tender draws world record solar power price of $0.01567/kWh
Utility Kahramaa has revealed the winning consortium initially offered $0.01745/kWh with the price then reduced based on financial market indices.
Jan 23, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, tender, Asia, Qatar
PRC to install 35-38GW of PV capacity in 2020
According to the data published by Chinese NEA, the People’s Republic installed 12 gigawatts of photovoltaic projects in December. However, the country also developed almost 41 gigawatts of carbon-emitting coal power generation capacity during 2019.
Jan 22, 2020 // Large-Scale, Market Research, China, AECEA, Asia, Chinese NEA
GCL to sell 7 Chinese solar plants for USD 156.5m
GCL New Energy has inked an agreement for selling seven China-based photovoltaic projects to CHNG. The total capacity of the operational facilities is about 294 megawatts.
Jan 22, 2020 // Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, GCL New Energy, CIT Group, CHNG
Panasonic creates superlight perovskite solar module with efficiency of 16%
The 3 millimeter thick module has an 802 sq cm area. The weight of the panel has been decreased via an ultrathin glass substrate, while conversion rate has been increased by an ink-jet coating technology.
Jan 22, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Japan, Panasonic, Asia, perovskite, MODULES & UPSTREAM MANUFACTURING, TECHNOLOGY