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Reliable, natural solar cells of the future
As part of his doctoral thesis, a young researcher at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg has actually devised a means to make natural solar cells extra effective.
Oct 20, 2020 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, efficiency, organic solar cells, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Christoph Brabec, Thomas Heumüller
Freestanding microwire-array allows flexible solar window
TSCs are emerging devices which combine the advantages of visible transparency and light-to-electricity conversion. Among the valuable potential applications of these devices is their integration into vehicles, buildings, or mobile electronics. Therefore, color-perception and flexibility are important in addition to the efficiency.
Dec 16, 2019 // BIPV, solar cells, Asia, Korea, flexible, TSCs
The Top 4 Benefits Of Solar Panels
Solar panels provide an excellent way to generate clean and free energy, which goes a long way in offsetting huge energy costs, among many other benefits.
Apr 15, 2021 // Solar, Benefits Of Solar Panels
The ballooning potential of curved solar cells
Researchers in the U.S. claim to have developed a manufacturing process based on the use of a latex balloon that could lead to the production of more efficient curved electronic devices, including hemispherical solar cells.
Sep 27, 2019 // Technology, USA, Texas, Colorado, North America, flexible PV, hemispherical solar cells
Solar developer ib vogt signs US$ 45m loan arrangement to fund international growth plans
Solar developer ib vogt has signed a EUR40 million (US$ 45 million) syndicated loan agreement with its long-standing German bank partner Commerzbank AG to support its global growth strategy.
Dec 8, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, IPP, ib vogt, loan
Timeline of the largest PV power stations
In this subcategory, we have compiled a timeline of the most essential milestones in the history of solar photovoltaic systems. The list includes the largest
Apr 29, 2020
Palau's $29m Solar-Storage Puzzle: Solved
DNV has supported Solar Pacific Energy Corporation (SPEC) in a $29 million solar and storage project in Palau. Our expertise ensured the complicated hybrid solar and battery system was successfully installed on Babeldoab island, providing 20% of Palau's energy needs. SPEC now looks forward to more projects with DNV in the Asia Pacific region.
Jun 22, 2023 // Storage, USA, Oceania, North America, dnv, Palau
ACWA to develop Uzbek solar as well as battery capacity
The agreements cover three consolidated PV and also storage projects
Mar 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, acwa, Mohammad Abunayyan
UAE Energy company to develop 400 MW photovoltaic projects in Armenia
The primary venture being organized under the joint enhancement understanding (JDA) is a 200MW utility-scale sun oriented photovoltaic (PV) plant in the west Armenia.
Dec 7, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, David Papazian, ANIF, Masdar, Europe, Armenia, Abu Dhabi, Armen Sarkissian, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Khaldoon Al Mubarak
Premier Energy, Motor Oil Acquire 86MW Romanian Solar Projects
Premier Energy's latest acquisition of an 86 MW solar project with battery storage reinforces their commitment to renewable energy and combating climate change.
Jun 17, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Romania, Premier Energy
Blueleaf Energy gets in the Indian market with the procurement of Vibrant Energy
Singapore-based renewable energy business Blueleaf Energy Asia Pte Limited obtained a bulk risk in an Indian clean energy options service provider, Vibrant Energy Holdings Pte Ltd from ATN International, Inc.
Dec 3, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Blueleaf Energy, Vibrant Energy
Uzbekistan builds 40 MW solar park to power free economic zone
The self-consumption project, being built by EPC contractor Helios Energy, is being realized by the Ministry of Innovative Development. The energy generated will power a free economic zone in the Chust district of the Namangan region.
Sep 19, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Uzbekistan, Helios Energy, Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Geothermal advancement in Eastern Africa
The countries of the East African Rift area hold substantial geothermal capacity, providing beneficial choices for sustainable electrical energy production and straight use. Harnessing these resources can give an eco-friendly, budget friendly and also secure power supply. It can also assist nations to fulfil the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and climate goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.
Nov 18, 2020 // Market Research, Africa
Maximizing the potential of PV irrigation in Spain’s ‘Sea of Plastic’
Spanish researchers have developed an analytical model to optimize the operation of PV water pumping systems. They say simultaneously irrigating different parts of a farm could help minimize costs and maximize energy use. The model was tested on an olive farm divided into four zones in the Spanish province of Almería.
Dec 19, 2019 // Technology, Spain, Europe, PV water pumping system
UNEP: Solar the star of a decade of ‘incredible’ renewables momentum
Solar PV has seen a “meteoric rise” over the past decade, with more capacity installed than any other power source, according to a new report by BloombergNEF and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Sep 9, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Germany, UK, China, Europe, Asia, bloomberg nef, unep, solar finance, development finance, reports, Inger Anderson