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Low-Cost Perovskite Solar Cells: Nickel-Doped Graphite Solution
Explore the potential of cost-effective perovskite solar cells. Researchers from multiple institutions have developed an alternative to using costly metals with a nickel-doped graphite layer and a bismuth-indium alloy layer, enabling a simple painting process for low-cost fabrication. With the potential to reduce manufacturing costs by up to 1000x, solar energy may become more accessible.
Jun 27, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, graphite
TandemPV Secures $6M to Revolutionize Perovskite PV Market
TandemPV secures $6 million in funding, reaching a total of $27 million, to fuel research, development, and establish its first manufacturing facility. With 26% efficiency, their perovskite panels offer cost-effective power solutions.
Jan 16, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, perovskite, TandemPV
Neoen H1 earnings jump as IPP closes in on 5GW portfolio target
Neoen's solar earnings rose by 34% in H1 2020 as the independent power producer (IPP) declared its objective of having 5GW in operation or building and construction by the end of following year.
Jul 29, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, IPP, neoen, Xavier Barbaro
Eneva starts commercial procedure of 692-MW solar complicated in Brazil
Brazilian natural gas and power business Eneva SA (B3: ENEV3) has begun complete procedure of the 692.4-MWac Futurta 1 solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) complicated in Bahia state.
May 30, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Brazil, Eneva
SNEC 2022 postponed up until December amidst Shanghai lockdown
Solar sector exhibition SNEC has postponed its 2022 edition up until the end of this year as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai.
Apr 25, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, shanghai, covid-19, snec, SNEC 2022
Juwi to take functional monitoring of 85-MW solar park in S Africa
Juwi Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd, or Juwi South Africa, will certainly take duty for the operational administration of an 85-MW solar park in South Africa.
Sep 8, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, Solar Park, Juwi Renewable Energies
EDF Wins Chile Permit for 557-MW Wind-Solar-Battery
EDF’s $624m Wayra wins Chilean green light: 557 MW of wind, solar and storage to power Antofagasta’s grid-flexible future and accelerate decarbonization in the mining north.
Jan 27, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDF, Chile, South america
AMEA Power raises finance for 100MW Tunisian solar farm
African Development Bank approves loans for Kairouan project
Dec 26, 2022 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Tunisia, Africa, amea power, solar farm
Actis bags US$1.23bn for new clean energy investment fund
London-based renewables investor Actis has raised US$1.23 billion for a new investment fund destined for existing infrastructure assets in emerging markets, starting with its own 100MW PV plant in Chile.
Aug 20, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, SunPower, Chile, PV plant, Engie Energía, London, Actis, ALLIF
South Sinai Governor opens solar energy station
South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda, Chairman of the Canal Company for Electricity Distribution Mohammed al-Sayed, and the French Electricity Company Schneider Electric cooperatively opened on Sunday a solar energy station in Abou Gharaged village of the city of Abou Redis in South Sinai. The station will provide all-day electricity to the village’s residents.
Oct 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Transport, Jinko Solar, Schneider Electric, Sinai, Khaled Fouda, INTRO Solar, Sherif Abdel Fattah
Trina the only solar winner in Colombian energy auction
The Colombian government has revealed more details of the renewable energy procurement exercise finalized on Monday. Chinese manufacturer Trina was the bidder behind all three successful solar projects in the auction.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, auction, Trina, Colombia
Mining titan to create 766MW Brazil solar
Vale's Sol de Cerrado project in Minas Gerais will certainly be just one of the largest in the country when operational in 2022
May 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, Nextracker, solar farm, Vale, Marco Braga, Alejo Lopez
Solaria gets enviro nod for 375 MW of solar in Portugal
Spanish solar energy programmer Solaria Medio y Ambiente SA (BME: SLR) revealed on Friday it has actually protected favourable environmental impact statements (EIS) for two solar projects in Portugal with an incorporated capacity of 375 MW.
Mar 13, 2023 // Plants, Portugal, Europe, solaria, PV Power Plant
Sonnedix, Cox Energy America get to fin close for 160-MWp PV project in Chile
Solar-focused independent power manufacturer (IPP) Sonnedix Power Holdings Ltd on Thursday claimed that it has actually shut funding for a 160-MWp solar project in Chile, alongside its joint-venture partner Cox Energy America SAB de CV (BMV: COXA).
May 20, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Sonnedix, Chile, South america, Solar Project, Cox Energy America
Enhancing Solar Efficiency: Laser-Doping IBC Cells for Better Performance
Revolutionize solar energy with laser-doping technique for enhanced efficiency and protection in IBC cells. Unlocking new possibilities for tandem cells and record-breaking conversion rates.
Feb 19, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, ISC