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Australia National University hits new perovskite efficiency record
Scientists at the institution have achieved 21.6% efficiency with a perovskite cell measuring 1cm². The landmark has been verified as a new world record for perovskites at this size.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, USA, South Korea, Australia, Asia, Oceania, Australia National University, North America, Ulsan National Institute of Science, U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Thomas White
Silicon and perovskites should stick together, say Korean scientists
Researchers from the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology have demonstrated a new method of fabricating perovskite-on-silicon tandem devices, using a transparent conductive adhesive to combine the two cells. The scientists have developed devices with demonstrated efficiencies of 19.4%, and propose strategies to bring that above 24% using existing technology.
Sep 13, 2019 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, silicon, Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology, Young Choi
Sembcorp to Buy 245MW of Vietnamese Renewables
Sembcorp Industries Ltd to acquire 245 MW of renewables capacity, including wind, solar and hydropower, for SGD-218-million. Deals to be completed in 2024 and will help Sembcorp reach its goal of 25 GW of gross installed renewables capacity by 2028.
Nov 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Vietnam, sembcorp
The Hydrogen Stream: New technology to save 5 tons of hydrogen daily
Proton Motor Fuel Cell and also xelectrix Power have additionally established a total system that incorporates fuel cell as well as battery storage innovations and also U.S.-based Plug Power is constructing a 100 MW electrolyzer in Egypt. In addition, Germany said it intends to deploy 10 GW of hydrogen capability by 2030 as well as South Korea revealed its hydrogen strategy.
Nov 28, 2021 // Storage, USA, Japan, Germany, UK, South Korea, Europe, Asia, hydrogen, North America, Joe Biden, Nassef Sawiris
Leeward Powers Up 100MW NC Solar Farm
Leeward Renewable Energy LLC has launched its 100-MW Oak Trail solar project in North Carolina. Discover the PV park near Mayock in Currituck County, financed with a USD 420 million green loan plus a USD-195-million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo. Plus, the native vegetation and wildflowers pollinator habitat.
Aug 18, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, leeward
Doral protects project money for 400MW United States solar
Mammoth North project in Indiana is due to go into commercial operation in 2023
Jun 15, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Indiana, Solar Project, doral renewables, Evan Speece
Vesper signs Texas PV power play with Pfizer
Virtual PPA for 310MW of the 500MW Hornet solar project will meet pharma giant's The United States and Canada power requires
Oct 19, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, PPA, North America, Craig Carson, Vesper, Pfizer
European Energy expands United States PV footprint
Company acquires majority stake in two solar projects with a combined capacity of 700MW
May 3, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, european energy, Lorena Ciciriello, Horus Partners
Alliant Energy finishes 50-MW southern Wisconsin solar project
The rural community of Fulton, Wisconsin, is the current to take advantage of the recent surge in solar development across the state. Alliant Energy finished its 50-MW North Rock Solar Project.
Dec 29, 2022 // Plants, USA, North America, alliant energy, Solar Project
Panasonic Energy & H&T: Powering EVs with Li-ion Cans
Panasonic Energy partners with H&T Recharge to supply lithium-ion battery cans for safe EV production in North America, enhancing productivity and quality for a sustainable future.
Feb 27, 2024 // Storage, North America, Panasonic Energy & H&T
Australia's Tiwi Islands to host 2.8-GW solar-green hydrogen facility
Australian energy change business Global Energy Ventures (ASX: GEV) last week introduced plans to construct a 2.8-GW solar complicated on the Tiwi Islands off Australia's Northern Territory, to fuel the manufacturing of an on-site green hydrogen center.
Nov 1, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar to Fuel, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, solar-green hydrogen complex, Green Energy Ventures
174 Power Global bags funding for utility-scale solar in Texas
174 Power Global has wrapped up construction financing for the US$210 million, 150MW first phase of its solar farm in Ector County, northwest Texas, clinching funding from a group of global banks.
Sep 12, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Texas, PV plants, North America, 174 power global, credit agricole corporate and investment bank, korea development bank, Q CELL modules
Unveiling 21.5% Efficiency of All-Inorganic Perovskite Cells
Researchers at Chonnam University in South Korea have developed a new type of solar cell with 21.59% power conversion efficiency. Anti-solvent free hot-air method was used to fabricate the prototype, leading to 18.43% efficiency when scaled up. This could pave the way for widespread use of perovskite solar cell modules.
Aug 17, 2023 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, perovskite cell, Efficienc, Chonnam University
Key Capture Unloads 120 MW of US BESS ITCs
Key Capture Energy LLC has sold investment tax credits for 120 megawatts of battery energy storage systems in New York and Texas, monetising the projects for immediate use. SK E&S's Key Capture is currently constructing 623 megawatts of energy storage with another 9 gigawatts in development.
Jan 8, 2024 // Storage, USA, North America, Key Capture Energy LLC
EDF-led consortium secures 1.5-GW Al Ajban solar project
EWEC partners with EDF Renewables and KOWEPO for 1.5-GW Al Ajban solar project, powering 160,000 households and reducing carbon emissions in Abu Dhabi.
Apr 26, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Abu Dhabi, PV Power Plant, EWEC