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TotalEnergies, Ronesans Greenlighted for Turkey Renewables JV
TotalEnergies SE and Ronesans Holding joint venture will enable TotalEnergies to become one of the leading players in the Turkish renewable energy sector. European Commission approves of this agreement due to its limited impact in EEA.
Aug 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Asia, Turkey, TotalEnergies SE, Ronesans Holding
Saudi's $123M Egypt Solar Closes Financing
ACWA Power has closed financing for 200MW Kom Ombo solar project in Egypt, with $123 million of the total $182 million investment coming from international institutions. In January 2024, the plant will provide electricity to 130,000 households and help Egypt meet its 2035 goal of 42% renewable energy.
Aug 30, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Africa, Egypt, ACWA Power, Solar Project
Engaging Solar Cells: Colorful, Transparent, Efficient
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.
Aug 29, 2023 // Technology, Asia, Korea, thin-film solar cell, Jung-dae Kwon
Oriana Power to Illuminate Indian Complex
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.
Aug 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, Oriana Power
ADB-Backed Solar Park Lights Up India's Commercial Users
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.
Aug 28, 2023 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, ADB, Asia, PV Power Plant
Toshiba Achieves 16.6% Efficiency on Perovskite Solar Module
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.
Aug 28, 2023 // Technology, Japan, Asia, perovskite, solar module, Toshiba
Trina Solar Expands: 15.5GW Vietnam Solar Complex
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.
Aug 28, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Asia, Trina Solar, Vietnam
Masdar & Ethiopia: 500 MW Solar Partnership
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.
Aug 25, 2023 // Plants, Masdar, Asia, UAE, Ethiopia 7
1.1 GW Solar Order For GCL SI in India
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.
Aug 23, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, solar module, GCL SI
Renewable Energy Investment Hits Record-Breaking $358 Billion in 1H 2023
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.
Aug 22, 2023 // Market Research, USA, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, North America
Unlock Solar Potential With Growatt's MID 33-50KTL3-X2
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).
Aug 21, 2023 // Inverters, India, Asia, Growatt
ACWA: 2.6GW Saudi Solar Farms Financed
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.
Aug 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant
Sekisui Chemical Charges Ahead With Bendable Perovskite Solar Cells
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.
Aug 21, 2023 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Sekisui Chemical
US-China Solar Trade: Billions at Stake
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.
Aug 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, North America
Unveiling 21.5% Efficiency of All-Inorganic Perovskite Cells
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.
Aug 17, 2023 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, perovskite cell, Efficienc, Chonnam University