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First Solar Expands Ohio Operations with New Distribution Hub
First Solar is making strategic moves to increase production capacity in Ohio, with plans for a new distribution centre, expanded module production, and a research and development centre. Their goal is to achieve a 14 GW production footprint in the US by 2026.
Jan 22, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America, Ohio
New membrane layer promises cheaper electrolysis
A novel anion exchange membrane layer has been developed by German chemical company Evonik. Its designers assert it can make hydrogen generation cheaper, as the cells used for electrolysis featuring the tool would not need rare-earth elements.
Aug 19, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Germany, Europe, Evonik, Oliver Conradi
Portugal drafts new rules to boost rooftop solar
The regulations will come into effect on January 1 and will improve upon the regime introduced in 2014. The new provisions will for the first time provide a legislative framework for energy communities and storage deployment.
Oct 25, 2019 // Policy, Rooftop PV, Portugal, Europe, rooftop PV, Twitter, João Galamba
Stable 25% Efficiency: New Perovskite Solar Design
Groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells boosts performance and stability, with 25.3% power-conversion efficiency measured in the lab and 95% of peak performance after 1000 hours of testing. Unlock the potential of PSCs for commercial applications!
Oct 24, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency
COVID-19 Decreased Power Effectiveness Progression in the US: Report
policies and programs. As an example, multiple states, including California, New Jersey, and Oregon, have taken steps to broaden programs for and also far better
Dec 21, 2020 // Market Research, California, USA, North America, Wyoming, Energy Efficiency, 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, ACEEE
15-acre rechargeable battery storage space system recommended for Licking County
One of the largest rechargeable battery energy storage projects in the eastern half of the nation could be coming to Licking County in an area surrounded by data facilities, the upcoming Intel project and also various other projects where there is big need for power.
Apr 26, 2022 // Storage, Storage Project, Eolian, Licking County, Joshua Rhoades
New generation of solar batteries from Sonnen
The latest variation of the storage space system from the German manufacturer can accumulate to 55 kWh. Sonnen makes certain a lifespan of 10,000 charging cycles.
Jun 18, 2020 // Storage, Germany, Europe, Sonnen, Sascha Koppe
Greenbacker Obtains Two New York Solar Projects
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC's subsidiary has acquired 2 utility-scale solar projects from Hecate Energy LLC. The purchases of Hecate Energy Albany 1 LLC as well as Hecate Energy Albany 2 LLC, both 20 MW AC, broaden Greenbacker's reach into New York.
Aug 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Charles Wheeler, North America, greenbacker, Chris Bullinger, solar projects, Hecate Energy LLC
Biden Boosts Solar: New Rules Proposed
The Biden Administration has proposed modernizing solar permitting rules on federal lands to accelerate environmental reviews & encourage early public engagement, reducing delays & pollution in underserved communities - part of the President’s Permitting Reform Agenda.
Jul 31, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, biden
New 650 V MOSFET for silicon carbide inverters
CREE has actually created a brand-new MOSFET that could be appropriate for silicon-carbide-based string inverters over 10 kW in dimension. The U.S. producer states changing losses are 20% reduced with the brand-new transistor than with silicon carbide MOSFETs, and also declares that the item minimizes transmission losses by 50%, to use prospective power-density development of 300%.
May 26, 2020 // Inverters, USA, North America, MOSFET, CREE, John Palmour
New discoveries made concerning a promising solar cell material, thanks to new microscope
A team of scientists from the Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory has established a new characterization device that allowed them to gain unique insight right into a feasible different material for solar cells.
Nov 17, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory, Jigang Wang, Richard Kim
New discoveries made concerning an appealing solar cell product, thanks to new microscope
A group of researchers from the Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory has created a new characterization tool that permitted them to gain unique understanding into a possible alternative material for solar cells.
Dec 1, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Richard Kim, Ames National Laboratory
Switzerland approves solar obligation for new structures
Switzerland has actually introduced a plan of measures that make the installation of photovoltaic panels on some new buildings mandatory and relieve the building and construction of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants in the Alps.
Oct 4, 2022 // Policy, Europe, Switzerland
Collaborative Solar Facility Powers 5 Leading New England Colleges
Released in 2018, the New England College Renewable Partnership is a first-of-its-kind partnership amongst five liberal arts organizations: Amherst, Bowdoin, Hampshire, Smith and Williams. Each of the colleges is acquiring zero-carbon electricity from the Farmington facility to minimize carbon exhausts from campus power use.
Nov 17, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, New England, Maine, Amherst, Bowdoin, Clayton Rose, Farmington, Hampshire, Kathleen McCartney, Smith, Williams
OYA Renewables community solar projects benefit underserved New Yorkers
Toronto-based solar programmer OYA Renewables is intending two community solar projects totaling 13 MW that will certainly be enrolled in New york city State's Expanded Solar for All (E-SFA) program. E-SFA is a community solar initiative that delivers clean energy credits to underserved New Yorkers.
Jan 26, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, OYA Renewables