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Swimming electrons in perovskite nanocrystals

Research from Canada has revealed liquid-like lineshape dynamics in cesium-lead iodide perovskite nanocrystals. The findings could be used to produce cheaper and more efficient perovskite cells, researchers claim.

Nov 2, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Canada, North America, McGill University, perovskite cells

Straining to fix perovskite cells

A technique based on optical imaging has been used by an international research team to illuminate strains in lead halide perovskite solar cells without harming them. The scientists claim the approach helped them discover misorientation between microscopic perovskite crystals was the main cause of the strains.

Nov 2, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Washington, Europe, Netherlands, North America, perovskite cells, University of Washington, FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics, David Ginger

Google’s reverse auctions net 1.2 GW of renewables in 60 minutes

Google pre-qualified bidders and used reverse auctions to obtain the lowest price for renewable energy. Reverse auctions for corporate purchases could potentially benefit solar developers, if their transparency and simplicity can influence more corporations to procure green power.

Nov 2, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, USA, auctions, North America, Google

Solar electricity can retail for $0.027-0.036/KWh as renewables close in on global grid parity

The latest figures released by BloombergNEF show new solar and onshore wind power plants have reached parity with average wholesale prices in California, China and parts of Europe. The technologies are winning the race to be the cheapest sources of new generation for two-thirds of the world’s population.

Nov 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Grids, California, USA, India, China, Australia, Chile, South america, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America

SB Energy to acquire over 1.7GW PV portfolio from Intersect Power

SB Energy Global Holdings, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, has signed off on a deal with Intersect Power that will see SB Energy acquire a portfolio of five US PV projects with a combined capacity of more than 1.7GW from Intersect.

Nov 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, California, USA, Texas, North America, Intersect Power, sb energy, Raman Nanda, Marcelo Claure

Dominion Energy to add 150MW PV installation to Virginia pipeline

Dominion Energy is adding a 150MW PV project in Prince George County, Virginia, that will stand as the largest solar installation in Dominion Energy's portfolio within the state.

Nov 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Virginia, North America, dominion

A banner year for advancing non-battery storage

This has been a breakthrough year for non-battery storage, with key advances in pumped hydro, power-to-gas, and thermal storage technologies. Many industry players are moving beyond pilot projects to contracted projects, which could lead to increased scale and lower costs.

Nov 1, 2019 // Technology, Storage, Solar to Fuel, USA, Canada, Germany, Europe, North America, CRYOBattery, non-battery storage, Power-to-hydrogen, thermal storage, Ice Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels, cryogenic energy storage, solar cryogenic storage

Perovskite Nanocrystal Breakthrough Could Lead to a Better, Cheaper Solar Cells

Scientific instrument made at McGill reveals liquid-like properties of a solid substance.

Nov 1, 2019 // Technology, Canada, solar cells, perovskite, North America, McGill University, Patanjali Kambhampati

Enphase is riding high

Enphase’s Q3 results show a company that has turned its fortunes around, with revenues more than doubling and high profitability, but questions remain around growth potential.

Nov 1, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Grids, USA, SunPower, Panasonic, solaria, North America, Enphase, Badri Kothandaraman, Roth Capital

Origis Energy hires RES to build 57.5MW Georgia project

US renewables developer Origis Energy revealed on Tuesday that it had hired Renewable Energy Systems (RES) for engineering, procurement and construction of its 57.5MW solar farm in Mitchell County, Georgia.

Oct 31, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Georgia, Europe, North America, renewable energy systems, origis

6 Examples of Solar Powered Roads That Could Be a Glimpse of the Future

Oct 31, 2019 // BIPV, USA, Europe, Netherlands, North America, solar roads, amorphous solar cells, Idaho

The largest private coal company in the United States just went bankrupt

Despite promises by President Trump to save the coal industry, the crisis in the sector is clear. Solar, wind and batteries have the world to gain.

Oct 31, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Trump, North America, Rick Perry, Bob Murray, Murray Energy, bankruptcy, Louisiana

Enphase: Demand for Solar-Battery Systems Could Soar After California Blackouts

Enphase’s current growth is based around its core solar microinverter business. But in discussing the company's Q3 earnings Tuesday, CEO Badri Kothandaraman focused on how Enphase's soon-to-launch integrated energy storage system could aid Californians facing the state’s unfolding wildfire and grid blackout emergency.

Oct 30, 2019 // Storage, USA, Sunrun, SolarEdge, North America, Enphase, Badri Kothandaraman

Cranberry farmers want to build solar panels over their bogs

America’s cranberry industry is looking to solar power for relief as it struggles with plummeting fruit prices.

Oct 30, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Jordan Macknick, Michael Wainio

SMA releases new app to simplify inverter service

SMA America has released a new mobile application, empowering PV installers with up-to-date system information, quick error analysis and repair assistance.

Oct 30, 2019 // Inverters, Software, USA, SMA, North America, Charles Morrill

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