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NorSun Closes $8.6MM Raise, Plans 5GW US Solar Plant
NorSun has raised 8.6 million dollars to fuel its growth projects in Europe and the US. Statkraft Ventures, Ardal Energi, Nysno Klimainvesteringer, and more, have subscribed to the capital. NorSun plans to build a 5GW production facility in the US and 3GW expansion in Årdal, Norway, funded in part by the EU Innovation Fund.
Aug 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Europe, North America, NorSun
Boosting Clean Energy: US Treasury Rules Proposal
The US Treasury and IRS propose rules for new Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit under IRA, incentivising clean energy components like solar & wind energy, batteries, and critical minerals. SEIA & ACORE praised the Credit, however NMA criticise it for not providing enough incentive. Public comment open for 60 days.
Dec 15, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America
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
Unlocking Perovskite Solar Efficiency and Stability
The University of Oxford and the University of the Basque Country have made a breakthrough in the development of perovskite solar cells. Through the use of an additive, the cells have 25.7% efficiency, improved air stability, and longer longevity. Read on to discover more.
Jun 28, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, University of Oxford, University of the Basque Country
Newly discovered molecules capture the whole light spectrum
American researchers have found new molecules able to make use of the whole visible light range. Rhodium is effective at both absorbing the light and catalyzing the process of converting sunlight into hydrogen. The latter is suitable for usage as climate-safe fuel.
Jan 23, 2020 // Technology, USA, Solar Panels, hydrogen, North America, Rhodium
ASCA solar film for BIPV also readily available in gray
German Armor Solar Power Films GmbH, a vendor of organic photovoltaic (OPV) items, has currently added a shade of gray to its color series of organic solar films.
Jan 16, 2021 // BIPV, Manufacturing News, bipv, Germany, Europe, Building-integrated photovoltaics, ASCA
Ground damaged on 600-MW of Hecate-developed solar projects
Building and construction has actually been released on 600 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) parks in Texas and Ohio, both possessed by electric utilities, project designer Hecate Energy LLC claimed on Friday.
May 24, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, hecate energy, solar farm
SunPower Corp is spinning off production activity
United States-based solar energy corporation SunPower is spinning off the majority of its manufacture into a separate company, Maxeon Solar. The latter is going to include Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, the Chinese silicon wafer supplier, as an investor.
Nov 12, 2019 // Manufacturing News, USA, SunPower, China, Asia, North America, Maxeon Solar, Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, silicon wafer
Gravitational energy storage innovations
The research team from Austria has developed an innovative gravity-based energy storage plant suitable for low energy demand locations. The solution is compatible with different storage systems including renewables.
Nov 20, 2019 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Europe, Austria, Energy Vault
Tesla achieves $420 stock price and obtains $1.4bn loan for China-based fab
The current year is finishing positively for the American EV pioneer, bringing it a share price growth and a new investment in its outside-US manufacturing facility.
Dec 30, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, TESLA, China, Asia, North America
US ITC discovers in favour of Solaria in first judgment over Canadian Solar regarding license violation
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has regulationed in favour of US solar supplier Solaria in a preliminary judgment connected to affirmed license infringement by Canadian Solar.
Oct 28, 2021 // Manufacturing News, USA, manufacturing, Canadian Solar, solaria, North America, patent infringement, shingled solar modules, us itc
Brazil releases brand-new internet metering legislations for distributed generation
Brazil has published its long-anticipated net metering legislations that has presented a new framework for dispersed generation in the nation and will see any type of solar PV systems below 5MW eligible for internet metering tariffs till 2045.
Jan 11, 2022 // Policy, South america, Brazil, net metering, new regulations
United States DOJ appeals Section 201 bifacial exemption repeal
The United States Government has appealed versus the reinstatement of an exemption from Section 201 tariffs for bifacial modules.
Jan 17, 2022 // Tariffs, Policy, USA, SEIA, North America, tariffs, Joe Biden, section 201, Bifacial panels, department of justice
Solar, energy storage, renewables: Where do the top Democratic candidates stand?
On Wednesday, the ten Democratic presidential hopefuls discussed their environment and energy priorities during a televised town hall meeting in New York City.
Sep 5, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, New York City, Cory Booker, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris
The world’s first solar road is an absolute disaster
In 2016 France turned a one-kilometer stretch of roadway into the world’s first solar road. And three years later, the trial project has turned out to be an absolute disaster, French newspaper Le Monde reports.
Aug 16, 2019 // Solar, USA, France, Netherlands, solar road, Amsterdam, Solar Roadways, LED lights