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An organic solar cell for indoor light
A Swedish-Chinese research team has developed an organic cell said to be ideal for wide use in daily life to power internet of things-enabled devices. The cell could be used to power sensors that detect and measure moisture, particle concentrations, temperature and other parameters indoors.
Sep 17, 2019 // Technology, USA, Sweden, UK, China, Europe, Asia, North America, Linköping University, Academy of Sciences, Jianhui Hou, organic solar cell
Network Rail and EDF sign UK solar PPA
French utility will make 50MW of power available from its Bloy's Grove PV in Norfolk
Aug 10, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, UK, PPA, EDF, Europe, Matthieu Hue, Network Rail, Jo Lewington, Wendy Morton
Rio Tinto Locks 30-Year Renewable Power for Pilbara
Rio Tinto locks a landmark 30-year renewables PPA for Western Australia—solar, wind and battery storage powering Pilbara iron ore and cutting Scope 1/2 emissions.
May 11, 2026 // Storage, Blockchain, PPA, Australia, Oceania, mining, energy transition, wind, RioTinto
Trump Clampdown Tightens Rules on Wind and Solar Tax Credits
Trump’s executive order forces strict enforcement of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, slashing wind and solar tax credits and tightening rules for project eligibility.
Jul 8, 2025 // Tariffs, Policy, USA, Donald Trump, North America, tax
High power prices, falling PV costs and new regulations behind Brazil’s solar carnival
The nation’s thriving distributed generation market is flying, as was evident at last week’s Intersolar South America trade show. The sector seems unconcerned by mooted changes to net metering incentives in the new year and when even an environmental non-believer like President Bolsonaro is on side, it is difficult to be pessimistic.
Sep 8, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Inverters, Solar, USA, Sungrow, Canadian Solar, China, South america, Latin america, Europe, Brazil, Asia, Fronius, Greener, North America, Intersolar South America, Solar Promotion, Florian Wessendorf, utility scale solar, Marcelo Sousa, Ada Li, Thais Zampieri Bitancourt, Julian Rau, Trina, Álvaro García Maltrás, Apollo Chai, Rodolfo Meyer, Portal Solar, Marcio Takata, Lucas Troia
Winners and prices of Tunisia’s 500 MW PV tender
The Tunisian Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that Norway’s Scatec Solar has secured 300 MW at three sites. It also revealed that France’s Engie and China’s TBEA each picked up 100 MW projects. The lowest bid came in at $0.025/kWh, while $0.034/kWh was the highest offer.
Dec 20, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Scatec Solar, Canadian Solar, Engie, tender, Tunisia, Africa, large-scale solar, TBEA
South Africa starts 2 GW tech-neutral tender to improve power supply
The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is asking for propositions for the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP). The tender is intended to obtain 2 GW of ability in feedback to the chronic short-term power supply void that is affecting the country as well as its mining industry. Renewables are also entitled to compete.
Aug 31, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, tender, Africa, South Africa, dmre
Pivot Power begins at 50MW UK storage space
The lithium-ion battery project will certainly store enough electricity to power over 100,000 homes for two hours
Dec 7, 2021 // Storage, UK, Europe, Pivot Power, Matt Allen, Steve Melia
Hybrid Power: The PV Revolution of Solar Thermal Plants
Explore Hybridkraft: a project funded by the German government to combine solar thermal & photovoltaics. Harness 1 megawatt solar-powered heater to increase efficiency & reduce energy costs for industrial applications.
Jul 31, 2023 // Technology, Plants, Germany, Europe, Fraunhofer Institute, solar thermal plant
SSE-backed Renewco acquires 2GW US solar, power storage pipeline
Scotland-based renewables designer Renewco Power has acquired a 2GW pipeline of US-based solar and also energy storage assets from Beaufort Rosemary.
Jul 8, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, North America, m&a, Renewco Power, beaufort rosemary
China Is Planning Record Wind and Solar Power Additions This Year
NDRC scientist forecasts 140 gigawatts of brand-new capacity
Coal still required to balance variable renewable generation
Apr 15, 2022 // Market Research, China, Asia
Spain Hits 'Historic' Record of 50% of Power from Renewables
Spain made history in 2023: 50.4% of its electricity came from renewables, led by wind & solar. With ambitious goals, the government is pledging a 74% renewables mix by 2030.
Jan 5, 2024 // Plants, Spain, Europe
SolarEdge and also Schneider Electric partner for home power management remedy
Inverter as well as smart energy equipment producer SolarEdge has signed up with forces with Schneider Electric to create a solution the companies claim will certainly permit homeowners to regulate how their solar power is created, utilized and stored.
Oct 23, 2020 // Storage, Inverters, Software, California, USA, Battery Storage, SolarEdge, residential solar, Schneider Electric, North America, Annette Clayton, Peter Mathews
Solargiga finally gets 600 MW ingot and wafer operation up and running
The solar manufacturer today moved to reassure investors ahead of what promises to be another rocky set of first-half figures in two days’ time. The Hong Kong company says it wants to add another 3.6 GW of mono ingot and wafer capacity by early 2021.
Aug 29, 2019 // Manufacturing News, China, Hong Kong, Asia, wafer, Solargiga, mono ingot
ReNew Power plans foray into solar cell and also module production
The Haryana-based designer will spend Rs 1500-2000 crore in establishing the solar cell and also module manufacturing facility, which will at first have a production ability of 2 GW per year.
Jul 18, 2020 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, ReNew Power, Sumant Sinha