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History of Solar Energy: The Evolution and History Behind Solar Energy
The development of modern-day devices that allow us to trap solar energy and convert it into usable electrical energy was not an easy task. Numerous efforts
Jan 28, 2022
Australian solar company joins virtual power plant push
Solar Service Group to market energy app to more than 8,000 battery users.
Jan 9, 2020 // Storage, Software, Energy, TESLA, battery, Evergen, Ben Hutt, virtual power plant
A titanium solar cell with 24% effectiveness
The Australian research team which developed the device said the higher efficiency was achieved through a nanowire design which eliminates the interface inside the titanium dioxide band.
Feb 13, 2020 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, Oceania, titanium, Ziqi Sun
Albanian utility set to move on with 12.9 MW floating PV project
Korporata Elektroenergjetike Shqiptare began development of the EUR13.9 million center in December 2018. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is taking into consideration lending EUR9.5 million to a project which it is said would help reduce the electric company's dependence on hydro earnings.
Aug 3, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Floating PV, floating PV, Europe, Albania, Korporata Elektroenergjetike Shqiptare
First Danish PV plant utilizing trackers comes online
European Energy stated 37MW of the 44MW project north of Skive has panels that comply with the sun's motion
Nov 10, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Denmark, european energy, solar farm, Knud Erik Andersen
First Solar sells three utility-scale projects to EDP, ConnectGen
First Solar announced that a partnership composed of EDP Renewables and ConnectGen has completed the acquisition of three projects with a total nameplate design of 278 MWAC in the United States. First Solar previously disclosed that the sale of these projects were subject to certain conditions precedent for closing that have since been satisfied.
Dec 17, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, EDP Renewables, North America, ConnectGen, Miguel Prado, Caton Fenz
Rallies anticipated in California as CPUC meets to discuss NEM3.0.
Rallies are set to be kept in San Francisco and also Los Angeles as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meets to discuss controversial net metering proposals for the state.
Jun 2, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Policy, California, USA, CPUC, North America, rooftop solar, Gavin Newsom, net metering, legislation, nem3.0, net energy metering
RWE installs megabattery project
The 117MW project is set to begin commercial operations in the following few days
Jan 10, 2023 // Storage, Germany, Europe, rwe, PV Power Plant, Roger Miesen
US Physicists Solved Pervoskite Solar Cells Durability Issues
Physicists in the U.S. have solved the problem with the durability of perovskite solar cells, bringing the technology one step closer to powering solar panels in the consumer market. This solar energy news is an important breakthrough for the ongoing decarbonization of the world's economy.
Feb 17, 2023 // Technology, USA, university of toledo, North America, Pervoskite Solar Cells
Renewable Connections secures Fife battery permit
Balbougie site will enter building and construction in 2024 as well as connect to Inverkeithing Grid Supply Point
Jun 8, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Renewable Connections
Israel Floats 31MW Solar Field Above Reservoirs
Discover how Teralight, Synergy, and the Hof HaCarmel Water Association are spearheading a 31 MW floating solar energy field in Kibbutz Maayan Zvi, Israel. The project is part of a policy to protect waterways and reservoirs, utilizing Xfloat's advanced solar tracking technology. Learn more about the government ministries, localities, and experts involved in this landmark project!
Sep 12, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, Asia, Israel, PV Power Plant
Nebraska's Record-Breaking Solar Project
FTC Solar has been contracted to supply its Pioneer 1P solar tracker for a 225-MW solar project near Columbus, Nebraska. Delivery of the trackers will begin in 2021, with Sandhills Energy's 720 MW of solar projects already developed and 1,500 MW more in its pipeline.
Oct 9, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, ftc solar, Solar Tracker, PV Power Plant, Nebraska
Albania Shines Bright with 70.6 MW Solar Projects
Albania's green energy future shines bright with the approval of two solar farms, bringing jobs and sustainability to the region.
Mar 29, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, PV Power Plant, Albania
US Utility Solar Grows 10 Percent Despite Federal Subsidy Rollbacks
Reuters analysis shows utility-scale solar capacity still climbed 10 % in H1 2025, led by Texas and Arizona, even after tax-credit cuts.
Aug 6, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, Texas, North America
Filipino utility thinks about 1GW of solar and also wind on Luzon
Significant Filipino power company Aboitiz Power Corp remains in early-stage preparation to spend almost PHP34 billion (US$ 672 million) in around 1GW of wind as well as solar energy in Pangasinan, on the west side of the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
Feb 11, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, Philippines, sorsea, aboitizpower, luzon










