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ROUND-UP: Solar milestones in Ukraine, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Nauru
De Raj Group and STC Energy have struck a deal to deploy an 88.371MW solar portfolio near Kiev, in a bid to capitalise on Ukraine’s feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme.
Sep 27, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, ADB, Ukraine, EBRD, Engie, Hungary, pv power plants, Europe, Asia, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, Asian Development Bank, kazakhstan, Nauru, Micronesia, De Raj Group
Designers show next-generation solar cells can take the heat, keep effectiveness
Perovskites with their crystal frameworks as well as encouraging electro-optical homes could be the energetic component that makes the future generation of low-cost, effective, flexible as well as light-weight solar cells.
May 5, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, perovskites, Iowa, Vikram Dalal, Harshavardhan Gaonkar
A titanium solar cell with 24% effectiveness
The Australian research team which developed the device said the higher efficiency was achieved through a nanowire design which eliminates the interface inside the titanium dioxide band.
Feb 13, 2020 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, Oceania, titanium, Ziqi Sun
Next-generation monograin layer solar cells containing silver
The scientific team from TalTech has finally succeeded in improving the performance of their innovative photovoltaic cells by replacing part of copper in absorbing layer with silver.
Dec 11, 2019 // Technology, Europe, TalTech, silver, solar sells, Tallinn
MPC Energy hires Isotron to develop 21 MW of solar parks in El Salvador
Isotron SA, part of Spanish group Isastur, has won the contract to construct the Santa Rosa & Villa Sol solar energy plants in El Salvador with an incorporated capability of 21.07 MWp.
Sep 2, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, El Salvador, North America, solar parks, MPC Energy, Isotron
Ameresco to include 6-MW battery to United States Army solar farm in Maryland
US energy performance and also renewables firm Ameresco Inc (NYSE: AMRC) has protected an agreement from the United States Army to add a 6-MW/6-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to an existing solar farm at the Fort Detrick Army Garrison in Frederick, Maryland.
May 5, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, North America, Maryland, ameresco, solar farm
Altus Power Expands Solar Reach with Key Acquisition
Altus Power expands to 26 states with a 48-MW solar acquisition, boosting New York capacity and enhancing sustainable energy for public-sector clients.
May 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Altus Power
Voltalia Boosts H1 Revenue with Strong Service Growth
Voltalia SA's first-half 2025 revenues soar to EUR 257 million, fueled by a booming services division, despite energy sales challenges. CEO Klein eyes sustainable growth amid market shifts.
Jul 24, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, France, South america, Latin america, Europe, Brazil, Voltalia SA
Scientists realize large-area organic solar cells that are low-cost, flexible, and also reliable
Organic solar cells (OSCs), that make use of organic materials to transform sunlight into electrical power, are an attractive candidate for future photovoltaics. This is because of numerous of their preferable features, such as their light weight, flexibility, pliability, and, most significantly, high power conversion efficiency (PCE). Such top qualities make them optimal for a vast array of applications.
Aug 17, 2022 // Technology, Kwanghee Lee, GIST, organic solar cells, Hongkyu Kang
Enel begin on 31-MW solar plant in Panama
Italy's Enel SpA (BIT: ENEL) has actually commenced building and construction of a 30.88-MW solar park in Panama's province of Chiriqui.
Apr 7, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Enel, North America, panama, PV Power Plant
CubicPV announces plans for 10-gigawatt wafer plant in the united state
U.S.-based CubicPV Technologies Inc. intends to construct a monocrystalline silicon wafer production center with ten gigawatts of annual capacity.
Dec 21, 2022 // Manufacturing News, USA, wafer, North America, CubicPV
The MIT research team discovers a new perovskite material with ten times higher electrical conductivity
A group of scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology has created a novel transparent perovskite material that can be used in solar cell protective coating – PEDOT. The cells made of this organic polymer are easier to manufacture and install.
Nov 27, 2019 // Technology, USA, perovskite, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North America, PEDOT
RES submits Longhedge Solar Farm preparing application
The company reduced the number and also heigh of the panels to reduce its effect on the landscape
Dec 9, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, res, Longhedge Solar Farm
US Solar Makers Seek Tariffs on Asian Imports
US solar manufacturers push for tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, citing unfair competition. Potential tariffs up to 271.5% could impact project costs and industry growth.
Apr 25, 2024 // Tariffs, USA, North America
Italy Boosts Green Energy Imports with Africa Link Project
Italy's Medlink project, backed by Zhero and led by Giorgia Meloni, aims to import cheap green energy from North Africa, boosting Italy's energy security and international standing.
May 24, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Africa