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New combined solar cells produce high power conversion performances
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan have combined together different polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to develop a solar cell with enhanced power performances and also power generation.
Dec 9, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, organic, Hiroshima University, Itaru Osaka
New materials for extremely high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
A team of chemists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania synthesized materials that were utilized for building a record-breaking perovskite solar module, with an efficiency of 21.4 percent. This was attained with the passivation of the active solar cell layer, which boosts the efficiency of the cell as well as substantially boosts its stability.
Jan 12, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Switzerland, Lithuania, efficiency, EPFL, Kaunas University of Technology, KTU, Kasparas Rakštys, Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology
Ginlong (Solis) Ranks High in BloombergNEF Inverter Bankability Survey
Ginlong (Solis), the world's third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, secures improved bankability position in the 2023 BNEF Inverter Bankability Survey, reflecting growing confidence in the brand among global solar industry players.
Feb 5, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, ginlong, Solis
Lightsource bp Approved for Major NSW Solar Project
Lightsource bp's Goulburn River Solar Farm will transform the Upper Hunter, powering 191,000 homes while slashing carbon emissions and creating 350 jobs with significant renewable energy investment.
Aug 23, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Lightsource BP, PV Power Plant
Skylab looks for nod for 800-MW solar park with storage space in Queensland
Australian solar tracker distributor and project developer Skylab is looking for a preparation permit for an approximately 800-MW solar project with 250 MWh of co-located battery storage space capacity in Queensland.
Mar 17, 2023 // Plants, Storage, queensland, Solar Park, Skylab
Gambia plans 150 MW solar project with 20 MWh storage option
The solar park will be connected to the Soma substation, a piece of grid infrastructure expected to increase electricity access in the country to 60%. The project will add to 30 MW of other solar facilities under development in the West African nation.
Oct 1, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, storage, Africa, Gambia, ECOWAS, National Water & Electricity Company Ltd
FMPA, multiple municipal utilities break ground on 223.5MW PV project in Florida
Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA), in partnership with 12 Florida municipal electric utilities and Florida Renewable Partners, has broken ground on the 223.5MW Florida Municipal Solar Project. Once completed, the installation will be one of the largest municipal-backed solar projects in the US.
Nov 20, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Florida, North America, FMPA, Jacob Williams
Elecnor supplies a 6.5 MWp photovoltaic or pv solar energy plant in Lawra
The Spanish energy business Elecnor has just finished the construction of one of the two photovoltaic solar energy plants prepared in the Upper West area. The installment, situated in the community of Lawra, has a capability of 6.5 MWp. The park was commissioned by the President of the Republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Oct 13, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, PV Power Plant, elecnor
Energea Backs Start of 140-MW Texas Solar
Energea will finance construction of a 140-MWdc West Texas solar park, boosting near-term capacity growth in America’s most established, liquid utility-scale solar market.
May 4, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, North America, PV Power Plant, energea
What is Orientation?
Directing relative to the cardinal points, North, South, East, and West. Azimuth is used to measure the orientation from
Sep 13, 2023
Repositioning Australian roof PV
A University of South Australia research study has shown that solar owners offering electrical energy to the grid ought to position their panels to lessen the inconsistency in between peak usage and height production.
Sep 2, 2020 // Commercial, Residential, Grids, Rooftop PV, Australia, rooftop PV, Oceania, Kirrilie Rowe, OpenSolar, Andrew Birch
Germany sets solar generation record as shedding heatwave sweeps across Europe
Germany produced a record quantity of power from solar PV on Sunday, with this expected to be duplicated over the coming days in the middle of a tough heatwave across western Europe, according to Bloomberg.
Jul 19, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, pv power plants, Europe, germany solar, heatwave, solar generation record
Tesvolt's battery storage orders up 195% among energy crisis and Ukraine invasion
Energy storage system (ESS) company Tesvolt says that it saw 195% year-on-year growth in orders during March, as services seek to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels especially because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Apr 13, 2022 // Storage, Germany, Ukraine, Europe, EV, Tesvolt, ESS, energy storage system
Exide Industries Reveals Lithium Cell Manufacturing Plans
India's biggest battery manufacturer Exide Industries has actually revealed its venture into lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell manufacturing with a multi-gigawatt plant planned soon.
Dec 23, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Storage, India, Asia, Leclanché, Exide industries, Lithium Ion cell manufacturing, stefan louis, Subir chakraborty
Johnson Controls partners with Capital Dynamics to increase funding for solar or battery storage projects
Johnson Controls announced a partnership with Capital Dynamics to increase the amount of capital available for customers in North America working on solar or battery storage projects. The agreement will grant easier access to funding for Johnson Controls customers using a Power Purchase Agreement for projects of varying sizes, starting at $1 million, by aggregating them into a larger portfolio of projects.
Aug 26, 2019 // Storage, Capital Dynamics, storage, North America, Johnson Controls, Brandie Williams, Benoit Allehaut









