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Leading car in World Solar Challenge bursts into flames
The conditions also claimed German team Sonnenwagen and Kogakuin from Japan with their cars blown off the road. Both teams were delayed but were
Oct 17, 2019 // Transport, World Solar Challenge, Vattenfall, Adelaide, NunaX
French research institute breaks efficiency record for silicon heterojunction solar cells
in contrast to the earlier achievement of 24.5 percent, established by Japan’s Kaneka. The latter is still a record-holder for HJ solar cell
Dec 11, 2019 // Technology, France, solar cells, Europe, LITEN
China invests $29 billion to beat U.S. semiconductors
ambitions. The fund impacts chip exporters such as South Korea and Japan, but none more than American companies, including Intel, Qualcomm, and Micron,
Dec 1, 2019 // Market Research, BNEF, China, Asia, BloombergNEF, semiconductors
Solar-powered trees for awesome areas in metropolitan locations
that makes everybody intend to leave the city. A consortium of 4 firms from Japan has actually replied to such worries by releasing Cool Tree Lite. The
Mar 10, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia
Canadian Solar sees turnover and profits retreat
which was primarily due to the delayed closing of solar power plant sales in Japan,” said Canadian Solar chief financial officer Huifeng Chang, commenting
Nov 13, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Canada, Canadian Solar, China, Asia, North America, Yan Zhuang
A ten-year PPA for 50 MW Spanish project
eight markets in which it operates: Italy, France, Spain, Chile, South Africa, Japan, the UNITED STATE and Puerto Rico. Existing in Spain since 2010, Sonnedix
Jun 4, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, PPA, Sonnedix, Europe, Statkraft
A new metric to evaluate the economic feasibility of cell efficiency increase
efficiency value is forecasted for such regions as New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Northern and Central Europe, as well as North
Dec 3, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Commercial, USA, LCOE, North America, PV cell, VOE
Clean hydrogen production expected to cheapen by 60 percent in a decade
electrolyzer to be on a par with other power sources in 10 years in Japan, Germany and Australia.  Hydrogen Council expects that renewable and low
Jan 29, 2020 // Solar to Fuel, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania
Juwi merges with wind developer Windwärts Energie
JUWI's PV presence covers markets such as the US, Australia, Italy as well as Japan, among others. The firm secured a deal last year to construct a solar hybrid
Jul 11, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, EPC, wind, m&a, juwi, developer, merger
Brookfield buys KKR out of Spanish renewables developer X-Elio
the end of 2023. The capacity is located in Spain, Italy, the US, Australia, Japan and Latin America. Additionally, the business has over 10 GW of projects in
Mar 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, x-elio, KKR, Brookfield
Indonesia: USD 2.6m Loan Powers Shizen JV's Rooftop Solar
2060. Alam Energy is a joint venture between Shizen Energy, Alamport Inc, NiX Japan Co Ltd, and ATW Group. What Benefits Will Alam Energy's IDR-41-B Loan
Dec 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, Asia, Indonesia, Shizen Energy
Shizen Energy, Microsoft Partner on Inuyama Solar Plant
Group has completed the construction of the Inuyama Solar Power Plant in Japan, with a rated output of 31 MW DC / 25 MW AC and an estimated annual output of
Mar 26, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Microsoft, Shizen Energy, Inuyama Solar Plant
Japan's Shizen, Alamport to mount 4.5 MW of solar in Indonesia
will be developed by PT ATW Alam Hijau, a local subsidiary developed by the Japanese firms and ATW Group-- a neighborhood EPC partner. The planetary systems
Oct 12, 2021 // Plants, Japan, Asia, Indonesia, Shizen, Alamport
Amp Japan lands USD-150m green loan for solar plant building and construction
Amp Energy has recently obtained a JPY-17-billion (USD 148m/EUR 131m) Shinsei green loan to support the building of a solar power plant of 60 MW straight present (DC) in Fukushima City, Japan.
Dec 28, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, Amp Japan
Cyborg Cockroach-- Solar Charged & Remote-Controlled by Japan's RIKEN CPR
Japan's RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Study (CPR) has published its new experimental study sharing that its researchers have actually engineered a system that has actually produced remote regulated 'cyborg cockroaches' that are geared up with a small wireless control module powered by a rechargeable battery attached to a solar cell. RIKEN said that despite the mechanic tools, ultrathin electronic devices as well as flexible products allow the cyborg cockroaches to relocate openly. These achievements are expected to make using cyborg insects a practical reality. They could be utilized to multiple noble uses like checking hazardous areas or keeping track of the atmosphere. RIKEN holds that for making use of cyborg insects to be functional, handlers need to be able to manage them remotely for extended periods of time. This calls for wireless control of their leg sections, powered by a tiny rechargeable battery. The organisation additionally suggested that it is feasible to develop docking terminals for reenergizing the battery but the demand to return and also recharge could interrupt time-sensitive goals. Consequently, the most effective service is to include an on-board solar cell that can continually make certain that the battery stays billed. The problem is that there is limited surface on the cyborg cockroaches hence the research team established an unique backpack, ultrathin organic solar cell modules, as well as an adhesion system that keeps the machinery attached for long periods of time while likewise enabling all-natural movements. The Madagascar Cockroaches Experiment RIKEN CPR stated that the research team led by Kenjiro Fukuda try out Madagascar cockroaches that are approximately 6 centimeters long. They connected a wireless leg-control module as well as lithium polymer battery to the top of the insect on the thorax utilizing a particularly made backpack. The backpack was 3D published with an elastic polymer and adhered perfectly to the bent surface area of the cockroach, allowing the inflexible electronic device to be stably installed on the thorax for more than a month. The ultrathin thick organic solar cell module was mounted on the dorsal side of the abdomen. Kenjiro Fukuda claimed, "The body-mounted ultrathin organic solar cell module attains a power output of 17.2 mW, which is more than 50 times larger than the power output of current state-of-the art power collecting tools on living insects." RIKIN informed that the ultrathin as well as flexible organic solar cell confirmed needed to guarantee freedom of movement. Later on particular components were integrated right into the cyborg cockroaches in addition to cables that stimulate the leg sectors. The battery was charged with pseudo-sunlight for half an hour, and animals were made to turn left and ideal making use of the wireless push-button control. The research study team said that this research can be adapted to other insects like beetles, or perhaps even flying insects like cicadas in the future.
Sep 6, 2022 // Technology, RIKEN, CPR, cyborg cockroaches, Kenjiro Fukuda, Madagascar Cockroaches Experiment, solar cell modules, solar insects, solar powered cyborg cockroaches, wireless control