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Light on efficiency loss in natural solar cells

Understanding right into energy losses that influence the conversion of light into electrical power can help improve organic solar cell efficiencies. A KAUST-led group of natural drug stores, products engineers, spectroscopists and academic physicists from six study groups has actually thoroughly evaluated efficiency-limiting procedures in organic photovoltaic or pv systems.

Oct 29, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, solar cells, Asia, efficiency, KAUST, Denis Andrienko

Investment estimates for 2020 remain to indicate a record downturn in investing

Released in May 2020, the IEA's World Energy Investment 2020 pointed to a record downturn in international power financial investment. This write-up offers an upgrade to those figures based on extra recent analysis, showing that capital expenditures throughout the energy market are anticipated to fall by 18% this year to $1.5 trillion.

Oct 28, 2020 // Market Research, USA, Saudi Arabia, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, China, Europe, Asia, investment, North America, Russia, International

A blast of gas for better solar cells

A basic procedure for transferring silicon oxide onto silicon wafers could be a fantastic progression for making silicon-based solar cells. Researchers at KAUST have utilized a method called plasma processing in a chamber filled with carbon dioxide gas.

Oct 28, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, solar cells, Asia, KAUST, Areej Alzahrani, Stefaan De Wolf

Saudi scientists launch solar-powered air conditioning project

King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy intends to prove effectiveness of the technology in an industrial setting

Oct 9, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, cooling project, KACARE

Tandem gadgets really feel the warm

Understanding exactly how solar cell operation changes as it relocates from the lab into the real world is essential for optimizing their design before automation. KAUST scientists show how perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells function in a warm as well as warm setting.

Sep 15, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, Erkan Aydin

A cell so thin, it can rest on a soap bubble

Scientists at Saudia Arabia's King Abdullah University of Science and Technology showed an organic PV cell that can simply be printed onto a piece of paper. The cell established a brand-new performance record for a fully inkjet-printed device, and its designers imagine applications in incorporated medical sensing units.

Sep 1, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, KAUST, organic PV cell, Eloïse Bihar, Daniel Corzo

Why India can't match the Gulf region's record-low solar tariffs

India's solar tariffs-- whilst several of the most affordable in the world-- are almost dual the Gulf region's United States cents 1.35-1.80/ kWh.

Aug 31, 2020 // Tariffs, Market Research, Saudi Arabia, India, Asia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Vibhuti Garg, Jyoti Gulia

Saudi Arabia outlines brand-new arrangements for roof PV

The policies will require power suppliers to give even more assistance to home owners and services willing to go solar. The new framework will apply to PV systems varying in size from 1 kW-2 MW and also to all power consumers.

Jul 13, 2020 // Commercial, Residential, Markets & Finance News, Policy, Rooftop PV, Saudi Arabia, Asia, rooftop PV

JV launched to couple 4GW with 'globe's largest environment-friendly hydro project' in Saudi Arabia

A joint endeavor project has actually been launched to establish what intends to be the world's biggest green hydrogen project, using up to 4GW of solar and also other renewables as its power source.

Jul 7, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, hydrogen, ACWA Power, green hydrogen, renewables, power-to-x

Acwa Power eyes Iraq solar schemes

Saudi Arabia-based utility programmer Acwa Power is prepared to implement solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) forecasts it has actually proposed to develop in Iraq once the brand-new government permits to proceed.

Jun 22, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, Paddy Padmanathan

Round monocrystalline solar cells with 18.93% efficiency

The round 3D cells can apparently generate around 101% even more power than traditional level solar cells. Measurements have actually also shown that the spherical cells provide a 10% reduced optimum temperature compared to flat cells, while accumulating less dirt.

Jun 19, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, monocrystalline, solar cells, Asia, efficiency, KAUST

Solar PV Panels Market Size Worth $176.2 Billion by 2027|CAGR 4.3%: Grand View Research, Inc

The international solar PV panels market size is expected to reach USD 176.2 billion by 2027, intensifying at a CAGR of 4.3% over the forecast duration, according to a brand-new record by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing need for sustainable carbon-free solar power combined with rigid regulations regarding climate change prevention are likely to enhance the growth of the market over the projection period.

Jun 19, 2020 // Market Research, USA, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Canadian Solar, Spain, France, Germany, UK, Italy, India, South Korea, China, Australia, First Solar, JA Solar, South america, Europe, JinkoSolar, Brazil, Asia, Risen Energy, Oceania, Africa, longi solar, Trina Solar, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, North America, Paraguay, Colombia, renesola, Russia, UAE, Hanwha Q-Cells, GCL-SI, Talesun, sunpower corporation, Central & South America, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, Shenzhen Yingli New Energy Resources Co.,Ltd.

THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS MARKET SIZE 2020-2027, BEST PLAYERS-- TRONY SOLAR HOLDINGS, MASDAR PV GMBH, TSMC SOLAR LIMITED, NEXPOWER TECHNOLOGY CORP., EGUANA TECHNOLOGIES, ETC. As Well As COVID-19 IMPACT ANALYSIS

The record searches in detail at the methods, destinations, strategies, diverts, as well as difficulties connected with this new research, and also furthermore, the record provides a far-ranging examination of Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells market which starts from an examination of Porter's five forces, and also SWOT analysis. i.e., Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threat to the Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells industry.

Jun 15, 2020 // Market Research, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Spain, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Poland, India, South Korea, China, Australia, First Solar, Chile, Thailand, Argentina, South america, Europe, Brazil, Asia, Switzerland, Oceania, Netherlands, Belgium, Africa, Philippines, Mexico, Egypt, Indonesia, North America, Turkey, Nigeria, Taiwan, Russia, UAE, Astronergy, United States, Trony Solar Holdings, Masdar PV GmbH, TSMC Solar Limited, NexPower Technology Corp., Eguana Technologies, Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group, AVANCIS GmbH & Co. KG, MiaSole, Kaneka Corporation, Hanergy Holding Group Ltd, Solar Frontier K.K, Columbia, South Africa and Rest of the World

Solar prices have fallen 82% because 2010

The levelized price of energy created by large scale solar plants is around $0.068/ kWh, contrasted to $0.378 ten years back and the cost fell 13.1% between 2018 as well as in 2015 alone, according to numbers released by the International Renewable Energy Agency.

Jun 3, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Saudi Arabia, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, India, South Korea, China, Australia, Chile, South america, Europe, Asia, IRENA, rooftop PV, Oceania, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Africa, Mexico, North America, Peru, WORLD, covid-19, United States

Gathering climatic water to cool PV panels

Researchers from Saudi Arabia have actually suggested a brand-new PV panel cooling down strategy which utilizes a climatic water farmer. The tool makes use of waste warmth from the PV panel to gather climatic water during the night and afterwards launches it throughout the day to cool off the module. The scientists declare the tool might additionally be enhanced to create fluid water, which could be utilized for the cleansing of the components.

May 12, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, PV panels, Asia, atmospheric water harvester

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