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CIGS cells for micro-concentrator PV gadgets
Scientists have created a brand-new mini CIGS cell by using an area-selective electro-deposition procedure as a material-saving method. It has a conversion performance rate of 5.2% and a high open-circuit voltage.
Sep 9, 2020 // Technology, Portugal, Europe, CIGS cell
Talesun Solar, Artsolar Set Off Operation of 325 MW Solar Facility in South Africa
The solar power project has been jointly developed by Talesun Solar and also ARTsolar. Talesar Solar claimed that the inauguration of the 325 MW PV module facility functions as a catalyst and model for the quality-focused growth of not just the local PV industry but also the whole of the local economy.
Nov 7, 2022 // Plants, Africa, South Africa, Talesun, Talesun Solar, ARTsolar, Dong Shuguang, solar power PV module
JinkoSolar powers first overseas manufacturing facility by 100% renewables
Solar Module Super League supplier JinkoSolar has powered its very first abroad factory only from sustainable resources.
Jun 17, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Power Purchase Agreements, Malaysia, PPA, JinkoSolar, Asia, module manufacturing, n-type module
Bringing US Jobs Back: Nextracker Launches Nevada Facility
Nextracker Inc and Unimacts launch dedicated manufacturing line in Las Vegas to produce steel components for US solar tracker projects, supporting gigawatts of utility-scale projects annually with potential to reach projects in Indiana and Kentucky. Plant to operate with 100 staff, potential to double by 2024.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Nextracker, Solar Tracker, Unimacts
Panasonic backs 500-MWp solar project for its manufacturing facility in Brazil
Japan's Panasonic Corp (TYO:6752) announced that it became part of a partnership with Brazilian decarbonisation options company Pontoon Clean Tech to secure power from a 500-MWp solar farm for its factory in Brazil.
Mar 25, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Panasonic, South america, Brazil, Solar Project
First Solar's new 3.5-GW solar panel manufacturing facility will establish in northern Alabama
First Solar has actually chosen northern Alabama as the area for its 4th U.S. solar module manufacturing facility. The new thin-film manufacturing facility is part of the previously announced financial investment that will certainly grow First Solar's American manufacturing footprint to over 10 GW by 2025.
Nov 17, 2022 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America
How the cracks are developing
Scientists in the United Kingdom have examined the development of cracks in PV cells, validating that the heats cells are exposed to during soldering for interconnection are a leading root cause of breaking. Their searchings for will certainly help future study right into module integrity and also forecasts of just how fractures are most likely to form.
Jul 17, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, UK, Europe, University of Wolverhampton
Celsia secures $100m Peru renewables credit facility from SMBC today
Colombia’s Celsia obtained a USD 100 million revolving facility from SMBC to finance development of renewable projects in Peru.
Oct 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Peru, celsia, SMBC
Revolutionizing Solar Energy: Quantum Material Boosts Efficiency 190%
Revolutionize solar energy with Lehigh University's quantum material, boasting 190% EQE and potential to surpass silicon-based limits. A game-changer for photovoltaics.
Apr 11, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Lehigh University
Vikram Solar Commissions Rooftop Solar Plant at its Manufacturing Facility
Vikram Solar has appointed a 919.73 kWp rooftop solar plant at its manufacturing center in Falta, West Bengal.
Dec 23, 2020 // Plants, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, Vikram Solar, Saibaba Vutukuri
China's Suntech opens up 3.5-GW module manufacturing facility in Changzhou
Chinese photovoltaics (PV) maker Wuxi Suntech Power Co Ltd has opened a brand-new 3.5-GW wise module manufacturing facility in Changzhou, Jiangsu district.
Aug 21, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, Suntech
Norwegian Scatec Refinances Bridge Facility with 1B NOK in Green Bonds
Norwegian renewables developer and operator Scatec ASA has placed NOK 1 billion worth of new senior unsecured green bonds to refinance a bridge facility. The move will help to strengthen the company's balance sheet and long-term cash flows.
Feb 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Scatec
ACME to establish 3.5 GW green hydrogen facility in Oman in US$ 3.5 bn offer
Indian solar programmer ACME Group has authorized a bargain to advance a green hydrogen project in Oman which will be powered by 3GW of solar.
Aug 24, 2021 // Solar to Fuel, Asia, Oman, green hydrogen, acme, green ammonia
Finnish solar maker obtains Lithuanian manufacturing facility acquisition over the line
Hunger might have been doing not have amongst personal capitalists-- at once when international supplies are tanking amidst Covid-19 and also international economic crisis worries-- however the environment-friendly brand-new Finnish federal government, and also surrounding managements, have actually actioned in to load the violation.
May 7, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, Sweden, Europe, North America, Denmark, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, covid-19, ICELAND, Valoe, Iika Savisalo
A 34% reliable dye-sensitized gadget for interior PV
A European research team has developed a dye-sensitized PV cell based on a copper iodide complex. The device was conceived for use in self-powered and internet of things devices.
Mar 6, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, solar cell, Finland