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Soltec, Fraunhofer ISE Revolutionize Concentrating PV with New Prototype
Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE revolutionize solar energy with cutting-edge CPV technology, boosting efficiency by 30% and opening new possibilities for solar power integration.
Aug 2, 2024 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, Soltec
Reform power billing or risk hindering clean energy, Spain told
Spain has an opportunity in its upcoming reform of electricity charging to clear hurdles for self-consumption and electric vehicles (EVs), according to national PV body UNEF.
Jul 22, 2019 // Tariffs, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, France, Greece, Germany, UNEF, UK, Italy, CNMC, Europe
Breakthrough: Stable High-Efficiency Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
Revolutionary tandem solar cells with over 29% efficiency and exceptional stability developed by top researchers in Australia. Say goodbye to traditional manufacturing concerns.
Jul 25, 2024 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, perovskite, Oceania, efficiency
UAE Harnesses Solar Power Before Climate Talks
Explore the UAE's groundbreaking Al Dhafra solar plant and its ambitious plans to reach "net zero" in carbon emissions by 2050. Be part of the COP28 climate talks to see how the UAE is making progress in tackling climate change.
Nov 17, 2023 // Plants, Asia, UAE, PV Power Plant
Scientists suggest unique bilayer structure for crystalline silicon solar cells
Researchers from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have proposed an unique "bilayer" structure composing of various change metal oxide (TMO) thin films in crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells in order to boost the cells' effectiveness.
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, China, Asia, crystalline silicon solar cells, Advanced Research Institute, SARI
Sahel summit backs ‘Desert to Power’ plan to bring solar to 60 million
An African Development Bank (AfDB) initiative that wants to install 10GW of solar energy across the Sahel by 2025 was endorsed by G5 Sahel heads of state at a summit held last week in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Sep 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, France, Europe, Africa, North America, AfDB, G5 Sahel, Christian Kaboré, Akinwumi Adesina
Engineer discovers mighty power in small solar energy invention
Today's commonly used silicon solar cells are heavy and bulky, and take up a lot of space to produce power. Newer models, made from soft materials that are flexible and versatile, are cheaper to produce but also much less efficient than their pricier counterparts.
Dec 17, 2019 // Technology, Storage, USA, solar cells, North America, flexible, Susanna Thon, Johns Hopkins
NTPC Floats 2.5-GW Module Tenders To Accelerate India’s Solar Surge
NTPC invites bids for 2.5 GW of ≥ 570 Wp bifacial modules for mega-projects in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, advancing India’s drive toward gigawatt-scale solar.
Aug 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, NTPC, Asia, modules, TECHNOLOGY, procurement
Can solar power shake up the energy market?
The classical Greek philosopher Socrates believed the ideal house should be warm in winter and cool in summer. With clarity of thought like that, it's easy to see how the great man got his reputation.
Sep 11, 2019 // Solar, USA, BATTERIES, China, Asia, North America, Socrates, Golden Thread, Edmond Becquerel, Charles Fritts, Albert Einstein, Vanguard 1, silicon PV cells
French telecom Orange prepares 5-MW solar farm
French telecommunications driver Orange SA (EPA: ORA) intends to deploy its first solar farm in Europe-- a 5-MW setup-- on the strategic satellite communications site at Bercenay-en-Othe, Aube division.
Jan 6, 2023 // Plants, Orange, solar farm
Toyota unveils 30-MW solar project at engine plant in Alabama
Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp (TYO:7203) on Wednesday unveiled a USD-49-million (EUR 44.9 m) plan to develop a 30-MW solar power center at its engine plant in Huntsville, North Alabama.
Apr 6, 2023 // Plants, USA, Toyota, Alabama, North America, Solar Project
Sungrow to supply inverters for 200 MW of PV projects in Dubai, Egypt
China’s Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd (SHE:300274) on Tuesday announced two contracts to supply residential, commercial and industrial inverter solutions for projects in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt with a total capacity of 200 MW.
Jan 14, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Inverters, Sungrow, China, Asia, Africa, Egypt, Alvin Shi
Capital Dynamics acquired 316 MW PV projects from LS Power
Swiss headquartered private possession supervisor Capital Dynamics AG introduced today that its Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business has actually completed the purchase of 3 solar photovoltaic or pv projects from LS Power. Simultaneously CEI completed the positioning of over $400 million in long-term, fixed-rate notes with top-tier institutional investors.
Nov 20, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Capital Dynamics, USA, North America, LS Power, solar projects
Scientists find development for solar-powered vehicles
In October 2020, the University of York in the UK, collaborating with NOVA University Lisbon, increased the capability of solar panels to take in light by a spectacular 125% by 3D geometry like a square block maze. This enhances the diffraction price indicating probability of light being soaked up. They guarantee lighter, thinner, less expensive, more flexible solar panels.
Nov 6, 2020 // Transport, UK, Solar Panels, Europe, flexible, Christian Schuster
SunVolt Portable Solar Power Station Review
SunVolt portable solar power station is a solar charging unit designed for outdoor power backup. Let's review the solar unit, which uses monocrystalline photovoltaic technology for stronger power input.
Aug 28, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Residential, Storage, Portable Power Station, Portable Power Station Review, SunVolt