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Research team succeeds in creating world's first transparent thin-film solar cell on flexible substrate with reflective colors, maintaining cell efficiency. Multi-layer thin film reduces the reflection loss in visible light, making solar cells with varied colors & excellent efficiency at a reasonable cost. Can be used in image sensors, photolithography masks, and infrared shielding fields. Research team actively pursues solar modules with esthetic & functional BIPV elements.

This solar park in Rajasthan will generate 10.5 million kWh of energy annually, enough to power the cement manufacturer's operations in the area. Learn more about this clean energy project.

ADB provides loan to India's Fourth Partner Energy to fund 25-MW solar park, increasing innovative renewable energy production to 50.7 GW/yr & reducing CO2 emissions by 41,700 tonnes/yr. India's open access renewable energy policy encourages international financing for decarbonisation.

Toshiba achieves 16.6% efficiency for its polymer film-based perovskite solar module, setting a new record. The one-step coating process enables a faster production process and a lightweight panel ideal for difficult installation locations. By 2025, Toshiba plans to make this technology available for mass production.

Trina Solar has commissioned a 15.5 GW solar manufacturing complex in Vietnam, with 210mm monocrystalline wafers, 6.5 GW wafer capacity & 4-5 GW module capacity. This marks a big step forward in Trina Solar's international manufacturing expansion, ensuring a steady supply of materials worldwide.

Masdar is partnering with Ethiopia to bring 500 MW of solar power capacity to the country, part of the UAE's Etihad 7 program, in an effort to improve access to clean energy in Africa. Masdar is also investing in renewable energy projects in Angola, Uganda, and Zambia.

GCL SI secures 1.1GW of N-type high-efficiency solar modules for SAEL Industries Limited in India, one of the biggest PV module procurements in recent years. GCL SI's new N-type cell factory in China provides additional capacity to meet SAEL's ambitious 2GW annual installation goal.

Global new investment in renewable energy skyrocketed to $358 billion in the first six months of 2023, a 22% rise compared to the start of last year and an all-time high for any six-month period. This is based on the latest investment data from BloombergNEF’s 2H 2023 Renewable Energy Investment Tracker report, published on August 21, 2023.

Growatt unveils new MID 33-50KTL3-X2 inverter, designed to offer optimal energy conversion with efficiency of 98.8%, featuring 3/4 Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs), 6/8 strings per inverter, and more. Reducing size and weight by 60%, the MID X2 series boosts DC/AC ratio and lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).

ACWA Power has reached financial close on two solar projects in Saudi Arabia with a combined capacity of 2.6GW. Investment totals US$2.37bn and commercial operations will begin in 2025, providing clean renewable energy as part of Saudi's National Renewable Energy Program.

Sekisui Chemical is investing $68 million to mass produce perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with 10-year durability and 15% efficiency. Japanese gov't is supporting this cutting edge tech to install in public facilities.

US Commerce Department's 17-month probe is set to rule on trade practices related to Chinese-made solar equipment. Sanctions could include antidumping and countervailing duties up to 254% next June, impacting US clean energy growth and job opportunities. Ruling may also affect domestic manufacturers and treatment of silicon wafers used for solar cells and modules.

Researchers at Chonnam University in South Korea have developed a new type of solar cell with 21.59% power conversion efficiency. Anti-solvent free hot-air method was used to fabricate the prototype, leading to 18.43% efficiency when scaled up. This could pave the way for widespread use of perovskite solar cell modules.

Sungrow, a global leader in inverters and Energy Storage Systems (ESS), recently signed a milestone deal with EDF Renewables Israel to deliver 127MWh of cutting-edge liquid-cooling storage systems, PowerTitan. With a 40% market share in Israel, Sungrow is looking to record strong profits and revenues this year. The PowerTitan system is designed to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses. EDF Renewables Israel currently operates 33 projects in the country, with an installed capacity of 572 megawatts.

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