Japan

A brand-new principle for heat-recovery solar cells
Scientists in Japan have actually shown a brand-new idea for a 'heat-recovery' solar cell, which they assert has the prospective to surpass the academic restriction for cell effectiveness. They state, nevertheless, that an appropriate product for the power filtering system layers is yet to be recognized. The cell is outfitted with a 100-micron thick silicon absorber, 2 electrodes as well as carrier-energy filtering system layers positioned in between the absorber and also electrodes.
May 19, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Japan, solar cells, Asia, HERC, Kenji Kamide
New PV system for exteriors, home windows in Japan
Japan's Kaneka as well as Taisei have actually created their T-Green Multi Solar system to be incorporated right into wall surfaces as well as home window surface areas. The system is readily available in 2 various variations-- a strong key in which PV laminates are developed into upright outside panels or wall surfaces, and also a variation that attains openness with candy striped solar cells that are incorporated right into home window glass.
May 18, 2020 // BIPV, Japan, Asia, Kaneka
A 3000km Odyssey Across Australia Powered By Only Sunlight
Has there ever before been a solar endurance rally such as this one? Not on your life. Forty 4 solar-powered autos from 20 nations went into the 2019 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC), a 3000 kilometres (1,875 miles) endurance rally throughout the red continent from Darwin to Adelaide with the center of Australia, and also less than half the autos completed.
Apr 29, 2020 // Transport, USA, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Germany, UK, Italy, China, Australia, Europe, Asia, Oceania, Netherlands, North America, Turkey, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, Chris Selwood
Nissan Licenses Lithium-ion Battery Technology to APB Corporation
Nissan has actually certified its modern technology to APB Corporation that will certainly enable automation of lower-cost lithium-ion batteries with raised billing ability
Apr 20, 2020 // Storage, Japan, Asia, battery, Nissan, Lithium ion, International, APB, Hideki Kimata, Nissan Lithium-ion APB
Australian researchers assist unlock capacity of wearable as well as flexible solar
Australian scientists have actually aided accomplish an advancement in the manufacturing of reliable and also flexible solar energy products, which might supply a path to wearable solar energy.
Apr 15, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Australia, solar cells, Asia, Oceania, flexible, wearable solar, Wenchao Huang, RIKEN
Toyota Launches Renewable Venture With Chubu Electric in Japan
Toyota has actually developed Toyota Green Energy with Chubu Electric for the objectives of acquiring and also handling renewable resource resources in Japan
Apr 6, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Toyota, Asia, chubu, International
Toshiba bags contract for 147 MW project in Japan
The electronic devices brand name stated the project will certainly be its biggest design, building as well as purchase order for a solar plant. Due to the fact that of land restraints, Facilities on such a range are uncommon in Japan.
Apr 2, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Toshiba, Koji Saito
Sonnedix Japan brings 39MW online as developing PV market targets additional price declines
JP Morgan's majority-owned international independent power manufacturer (IPP) Sonnedix has actually brought online a 38.7 MW PV plant in southerly Japan, while an expert has claimed the nation's solar sector remains to target expense decreases to bring it in accordance with international levelised price of power (LCOE) numbers.
Mar 27, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Sonnedix, auctions, Asia, modules, feed-in tariff, grid connection, soft costs
An organic solar cell with 25% efficiency
The 'finest conversion efficiency worldwide in a dark area' is just how the designers of a brand-new natural PV tool have actually explained it. Such cells could be utilized as a cordless resource of power for web of points applications or in gizmos such as temperature-humidity and also movement sensing units.
Mar 24, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Japan, France, Europe, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Toyobo
Solar-powered hydrogen manufacturing in Japan
Toshiba has actually wrapped up building and construction of a 10 MW hydrogen plant in Fukushima prefecture which attracts power from 20 MW of solar generation ability along with the grid.
Mar 11, 2020 // Solar to Fuel, Japan, Asia, hydrogen, Toshiba
Molecular modifications might boost the effectiveness of next-generation photovoltaics
A molecular tweak has actually boosted natural solar battery efficiency, bringing us closer to more affordable, reliable, as well as much more conveniently produced photovoltaics. The brand-new layout method, targeting the molecular foundation of the cell's power-generating layer, was established by researchers at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) and also released in the journal Chemical Science.
Mar 10, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, Hiroshi Imahori
Solar-powered trees for awesome areas in metropolitan locations
A Japanese consortium has actually begun generating solar-powered 'city furnishings'. The outcome is a solar-plus-battery bench with cooling components and also vaporizers.
Mar 10, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia
Making hydrogen with corrosion as well as sunshine
Scientists at the Tokyo University of Science have actually located goethite, a typical sort of corrosion, can be made use of as a stimulant to accelerate solar-powered hydrogen manufacturing. The team says further optimization can allow their procedure to get rid of the requirement for the expensive, uncommon drivers presently made use of.
Mar 4, 2020 // Technology, Solar to Fuel, Japan, Asia, hydrogen
Toshiba finishes 25-MW solar plant in Japan's Miyazaki
Japan's Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corp introduced on Friday it held a conclusion event for its 25-MW photovoltaic (PV) park in Miyazaki prefecture.
Mar 2, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, pv power plants, Asia, Toshiba
Marubeni obtains Taiwanese solar developer
The Japanese empire will certainly get Chenya Energy for an unrevealed amount. The Taiwanese developer has a 270 MW solar project pipe on the island.
Feb 27, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, Marubeni, Taiwan, Chenya Energy