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Mexican utility verifies very first invesment in solar
The Comisión Federal de Electricidad will spend around $342 million into two PV plants with a complete generation capacity of 350 MW at its geothermal center in Baja California. President Obrador, on the other hand, has actually described the previous regimen's Energy Reform program as a 'pillage plan.'
Aug 5, 2020 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Mexico, North America, Solar Project, Comisión Federal de Electricidad, Petróleos Mexicanos
Breakthrough: Triple-Junction Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cell Hits 24.4%
Breakthrough triple-junction solar cell achieves record 24.4% efficiency, showcasing innovative light management and high-performance perovskite technology.
Feb 23, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, KIT, isfh, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, efficiency, Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin, Leibniz University Hannover
What is Thermophotovoltaic cell (TPV)?
A type of device, in which the sunlight is focused onto an absorber to heat it to high temperatures. The absorber emits thermal radiation, which is utilized as
Sep 13, 2023
Japanese scientists study photosynthesis and Chl f for future solar application
A group of scientists from several Japanese research universities have found new information on where exactly the molecule of chlorophyl f is located and how it works. The research was conducted to better understand the photosynthesis process in order to be able to apply this knowledge practically, including solar industry.
Jan 23, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, chlorophyl f
Solar Hydrogen Test Begins: CSIRO-Backed JV
Sparc Hydrogen is testing a renewable hydrogen technology that uses concentrated sunlight, water and photocatalyst to produce zero emissions fuel. Learn how the joint venture of ASX-listed Sparc Technologies and Andrew Forrest is updating the market on their testing program to help produce green hydrogen at a larger and more affordable scale.
Sep 15, 2023 // Solar to Fuel, UK, Europe, Solar Hydrogen, Sparc Hydrogen
Enphase IQ8 microinverters currently delivering in the U.S.
Enphase Energy introduced that it has started manufacturing shipments of IQ8 microinverters for customers in North America.
Dec 28, 2021 // Inverters, USA, Enphase Energy, North America, Badri Kothandaraman, IQ8 microinverter
Seeing both sides of light collection
2 types of products are better than one when it comes to solar cells, as exposed by a worldwide team that has actually tested a new combination of products and architecture to enhance solar-cell efficiency.
Mar 17, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST, Stefaan De Wolf, Michele De Bastiani
Enel Green Power Spain inks 10-year hybrid VPPA with Johnson & Johnson
Enel Green Power's outpost in Spain has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with US healthcare group Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), connecting the contract to 104 MW of new wind and solar generation capacity.
Jul 13, 2021 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, hybrid, Europe, enel green power, vppa, Johnson & Johnson
Burundi eyes doubling of large-scale solar capacity
The President of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, has actually authorized an intended doubling of the capacity of the nation's initial large-scale solar farm, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for which was held today.
May 11, 2023 // Plants, Africa, Burundi, Gigawatt Global, Evariste Ndayishimiye
What is Full sun?
Energy density of solar radiation received at the earth’s surface at midday in clear weather, which is approximately 1 kW/m2. Lower levels of irradiance
Sep 12, 2023
What is Open-circuit voltage (Voc)?
Potential difference between the terminals of a device (for example a PV cell exposed to sunlight) with no external load applied, that is electrical circuit is
Sep 13, 2023
What is Photovoltaic(s) (PV)?
The technology converting solar energy into electric current. Such energy transformation occurs in semiconductor materials exposed to sunlight. Silicon is the
Sep 13, 2023
New layout strategies to improve the stability and efficiency of bifacial perovskite solar cells
Solar cells based upon perovskites, calcium titanium oxide minerals or compounds with similar structures, are amongst one of the most appealing emerging energy options. Over the past couple of years, engineers and material researchers have been exploring the capacity of solar mini-modules (i.e., little cells that can be utilized to develop larger-scale solar panels) made from perovskite bifacial structures.
May 16, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, University of North Carolina
What is Air mass (Sometimes called Air mass ratio)?
The length of the way solar radiation has to pass to reach the earth. Air mass is defined by the cosine of zenith angle, i.e. the angle between the vertical
Sep 11, 2023
New bifacial modules tax exemption policy in the US
A slip assessment gave on November 19, 2020, the United States Court of International Trade ("USCIT") allowed the inconvenience of taxes on bifacial sun oriented boards, a triumph for the Trump organization's years-long exertion to restrict imports of unfamiliar made sun powered advances.
Mar 2, 2021 // Policy, USA, pv modules, Trump, North America, bifacial modules, Joe Biden