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Lightsource BP constructing 70-MW Penn State University solar project
Penn State University, in partnership with Lightsource BP, has broken ground on the largest solar project in the state of Pennsylvania. The project is expected to provide 25% of the university’s electricity over the next 25 years. Lightsource BP will build, own and operate the facility and sell the electricity to Penn State under a long-term power sales contract.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Lightsource BP, penn state university, Kevin Smith, Stantec, Robert Molner, David Bernier
Recently developed substance may allow lasting, affordable, large-scale energy storage space
To create an affordable redox flow battery, scientists based at the South China University of Technology have manufactured a molecular compound that functions as a low-cost electrolyte, allowing a steady flow battery that retains 99.98% capacity per cycle. They released their approach on August 14 in the Energy Material Advances.
Nov 15, 2021 // Technology, Storage, China, Asia, Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., Zhenxing Liang, TEMPO
Western Sydney Uni launches new solar racecar to contest 3,000km challenge
Students from Western Sydney University has unveiled its latest solar racing car that it intends to enter in the gruelling 3,000km World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide through Australia’s searing heat this October.
Aug 7, 2019 // Technology, Transport, Australia, Sydney, Western Sydney University, solar racing car, World Solar Challenge, Max Mammone, Barney Glover, Transport, Oceania
GameChange Energizes 23-MWp Dannevirke Solar Trackers in NZ
GameChange Energy commissions its Genius Tracker at Bright Fern’s 23MWp Dannevirke solar farm—engineered for NZ terrain and seismic risk—boosting Oceania’s utility-scale reliability and accelerating a 550MW pipeline.
Aug 25, 2026 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, GameChange Energy
Plug Power Lands Major Electrolyser Contract in Australia
Plug Power powers up a $6.5 billion green ammonia project in Australia, delivering 3 GW electrolyser capacity to harness solar energy for a sustainable future.
Jan 16, 2025 // Solar to Fuel, Australia, Oceania, Plug Power
Record 24.6% Efficiency Achieved in Solar Tandem Cells
Revolutionizing solar energy, researchers unveil a CIGS-perovskite tandem cell with a record 24.6% efficiency, promising a brighter, sustainable future for renewable power innovation!
Feb 5, 2025 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, HZB, Humboldt University Berlin
African coal plant driver looks to solar for new power JV
Mozambique-based coal driver Ncondezi Energy has actually revealed a joint endeavor (JV) with South African-based NESA to target South Africa's C&I solar as well as storage space markets
Jun 14, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Africa, Mozambique, Ncondezi, australia energy storage council, NESA, offgrid solar
Halide Perovskite Solar Cells Found Thermally Unstable, but Solutions are in Sight
Halide perovskite solar cells are less stable than thought, but researchers at Georgia Tech have found a path to increased reliability and efficiency, according to new sustainable energy news research.
Feb 10, 2023 // Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, perovskite solar cells
Malakoff Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio in Malaysia
Malakoff Corp Bhd boosts renewable energy capacity with stakes in two Malaysian companies, solidifying its position in the green energy market.
May 27, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Malaysia, Asia, Malakoff
Efficient 2D DJ Perovskite Solar Cell with MXene Contacts
Revolutionizing solar cell technology: Indian researchers develop high-efficiency 2D Dion-Jacobson perovskite cell with MXene materials, reducing recombination losses for optimal performance.
Jul 10, 2024 // Technology, India, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology
Botswana Awards $78.3M Solar Deal to Chinese Group
Botswana's $78.3 million solar plant contract with China aims to meet 50% of energy demand with clean power by 2036, reducing reliance on coal.
Aug 13, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Botswana, Chine
Akuo, Atlantica close Chilean solar funding
Partners have actually currently started construction of 80MW portfolio making up 9 sites southern of Santiago
May 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Chile, South america, akuo, Atlantica, Martin Bocage, Antonio Merino
Bifacial Perovskite: Revolutionizing Renewable Energy
Discover how innovative bifacial perovskite solar cells could revolutionize the renewable energy landscape, delivering higher efficiency at reduced costs with potential for 10-20% more power generation than monofacial modules. Research funded by the US DOE.
Jul 18, 2023 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar cell, perovskite, North America
Group Lights Promising Method to Future of Photovoltaic Panel Production
University of Texas at Dallas scientists have actually shown that a method called photonic treating can be utilized to manufacture thin films utilized in flexible electronics 1 million times faster than standard methods. The experiments could help pave the way for the large-scale manufacturing of devices varying from wearable sensors to solar panels.
Jul 22, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, solar panel, North America, University of Texas, Julia Hsu
Solar Cells With 30-year Lifetimes for Power-generating Windows
A new transparency-friendly solar cell style could wed high performances with 30-year estimated life times, research led by the University of Michigan, U.S., has actually shown. It might pave the way for windows that likewise provide solar power.
Oct 5, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, solar cells, North America, University of Michigan, Stephen Forrest, Yongxi Li










