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Novel Solar Cells Arrive at International Space Station for Testing
Five different types of solar cells fabricated by research teams at the Georgia Institute of Technology have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to be tested for their power conversion rate and ability to operate in the harsh space environment as part of the MISSE-12 mission. One type of cell, made of low-cost organic materials, has not been extensively tested in space before.
Nov 7, 2019 // Technology, USA, solar cells, perovskite, North America, Georgia Institute of Technology, ISS, silicon-based cells, Jud Ready, Bernard Kippelen, Ajeet Rohatgi
GE, Inogen to provide Turkish hybrid renewable plant
Project consists of adding 30MW of solar capacity to an operational 32MW wind farm
Jun 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Turkey, PV Power Plant, GE, Kemal Tas, Ali Murat Soydan
Researchers discover special component for stable as well as reliable inverted perovskite solar cells
Researchers from The University of Toledo, University of Washington, Northwestern University, University of Toronto and Empa-- Swiss Federal Laboratories for Products Science and Innovation, have actually attended to a significant difficulty standing in the way of the commercialization of halide perovskite solar cells - their durability - by finding a component that enhances adhesion and mechanical strength.
Feb 20, 2023 // Technology, university of toledo, University of Washington, perovskite solar cells, University of Toronto, Northwestern University, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Products Science and Innovation
Goa's Ambitious Floating Solar Plan: Rs 1,300 Cr Investment
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) plans to invest over Rs 1,300 crore in floating solar projects in Goa, aiming to increase solar power generation, conserve water, create jobs, and achieve the state's net-zero target.
Jan 23, 2024 // Plants, Floating PV, Solar Panels, Goa, SJVN Green Energy, SGEL, Selaulim, Amthanem, Anjunem, Chapoli
US solar generation rises in January
Solar plants in the United States created 21.7% more electricity in January this year than they performed in 2020, making up 2.4% of the country's whole electricity mix.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, FERC, IRENA, North America, EIA, sun day campaign
New York City Hits 4-GW Distributed Solar Energy Milestone
Considering that the launch of the NY-Sun Initiative, the cost of solar in New york city has decreased by 70 percent as solar release has grown almost 2,900 percent state-wide.
The main declaration held that the 4-GW achievement puts New York on track to exceed its goal to set up 6-GW of distributed solar by 2025.
Sep 23, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, NYSERDA, Doreen M. Harris, Kathy Hochul, Climate Week, New York Governor, NY-Sun initiative
Newave Energizes Minas Gerais With 436-MWp Solar Park Opening Ceremony
Newave Energia inaugurates a 435.8-MWp solar park in Minas Gerais, supplying power to 450,000 homes and underscoring Brazil’s rapid expansion of utility-scale renewables.
Jun 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Minas, Gerais, Newave, Energia renewables
DESRI Breaks Ground on New Mexico Solar-Storage Facility for EPE
DESRI starts building the 150-MW Santa Teresa solar-plus-storage plant in New Mexico, set to power 60,000 El Paso Electric homes under a 20-year PPA.
Jul 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, New Mexico, DESRI
BP Exits $36-Billion Australian Green Hydrogen and Renewables Project
BP withdraws from Australia’s $36-billion green hydrogen project, signaling a renewed focus on oil and gas amid challenges in large-scale renewable development.
Jul 25, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, bp, Asia Pacific, AREH, Australian Renewable Energy Hub
Hainan's agri firms wish to increase yields with photovoltaic panels
Agricultural companies on Hainan, the tiniest as well as southernmost province of individuals's Republic of China, are planning to boost the returns of a number of veggie plants in the hottest time of year thanks to solar panels.
Sep 6, 2021 // Plants, China, Asia, solar panel, PV Power Plant
100% solar-powered floating villa
Australian designer Chuck Anderson's Lilypad is a 100% solar-powered rental property floating off Hand Beach in north Sydney.
Jun 5, 2020 // Technology, Floating PV, Australia, Oceania, Chuck Anderson
7 Companies That Are Leading the Way for Solar-Powered Cars
The naysayers aren't stopping big automakers and startups from developing the technology. There are some ideas where the payoff for success would be so huge that you just have to try.
Nov 27, 2019 // Transport, Japan, Toyota, NEDO, TESLA, Germany, Sono Motors, Hyundai, Elon Musk, Europe, Asia, Korea, Squad Mobility, Robert Hoevers, Light Year, Stella Ersa, Sion, New Energy, Koji Makino
Long Lasting Solar Storage Space Possible With Solar Circulation Battery
Drug stores at the University of Wisconsin-- Madison and also their partners have created a highly effective and long-lasting solar flow battery
Jul 14, 2020 // Technology, Storage, storage, solar cells, perovskites, International, Renewable Electricity, Innovation, Jin lab, photovoltaic cells, Solar Flow Battery, University of Wisconsin—Madison
Oregon's biggest solar project now online in Gilliam County
Avangrid, a member of the Iberdrola Group, has attained commercial procedure at its 162-MWAC (205 MWDC) Pachwáywit Fields solar farm (also known as Montague Solar) in Gilliam County, Oregon, coming to be the state's biggest solar PV plant. The center will supply energy to large clients and districts registered in Portland General Electric's (PGE) Green Future Impact program, allowing them to meet their ambitious sustainability as well as carbon decrease goals.
Apr 26, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Oregon, PV Power Plant
TU Eindhoven: Off-Road Solar Car Stella Terra Unveiled
Experience the World's First Off-Road Solar Car: Stella Terra. Developed by the Eindhoven University of Technology, the car is powered by solar energy and is taking on the Sahara Desert this October. Join the team in its challenge to prove a sustainable future is possible.
Sep 20, 2023 // Transport, TU Eindhoven, Stella Terra






