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Highly efficient as well as stable double layer solar cell developed
Solar cells transform light into energy, but they can be inefficient and at risk to the atmosphere, deteriorating with, paradoxically, too much light or other variables, including dampness and also low temperature level. An international study team has established a brand-new sort of solar cell that can both stand up to environmental dangers and is 26.7% efficient in power conversion.
Aug 3, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, South Korea, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, kaist, Byungha Shin
Lightsource bp Signs Power Contract for 153 MW Solar Project in Texas
Lightsource bp has actually protected a proxy generation power acquisition arrangement (pgPPA) with the Capital Solutions system of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), in partnership with Nephila Climate. The pgPPA is for electricity produced by Lightsource bp's 153 megawatt Briar Creek solar farm, located in Navarro County, Texas.
Jan 8, 2021 // Plants, USA, Texas, Lightsource BP, North America, Kevin Smith, solar farm, Vijay Suchdev, Ariane West
Researchers develop reliable perovskite-based afterglow material
A worldwide research study group, led by Dr. Yang Bin from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has actually created cadmium (Cd)-based perovskite solitary crystals with long afterglow and also high luminous quantum return, as well as explored its afterglow luminescence dynamics mechanism.
Dec 2, 2022 // Technology, perovskite, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, DICP, Yang Bin
University of Surrey awarded brand-new financing for perovskite solar cell research
A consortium led by the University of Surrey has been awarded near Pounds 3 million to assist layout perovskite solar cells to power wearable modern technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Aug 26, 2021 // Technology, UK, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, University of Surrey, Ravi Silva, Wei Zhang
Competitive Power Ventures covering former coal mine with 200-MW solar project
The Maryland Public Service Commission provided Competitive Power Ventures a building permit on the 200-MWDC Backbone Solar Farm in Garrett County, Maryland.
Feb 1, 2022 // Plants, USA, North America, Sean Finnerty, Solar Project, Competitive Power Ventures, Paul Edwards, Jennifer Walsh
Tata Power Renewable Energy settles 110-MW solar project in India
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) revealed on Monday the commissioning of a 110-MW solar energy plant in Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Jun 6, 2023 // Plants, India, Asia, Solar Project, Tata Power Renewable Energy
Torrent Power Awarded 300 MW Solar PPA, Project to be Established in Gujarat
Torrent Power has been granted a long-term PPA for 300 MW capability of solar energy generation, project to find up in Gujarat.
Apr 23, 2021 // Plants, PPA, India, Asia, solar projects, Torrent Power, Torrent Power Solar PPA
Jupiter Plans $1.2 Billion Maharashtra Solar Factory In Maharashtra State India
Jupiter International signed an MoU to build a vertically integrated solar plant in Maharashtra, investing INR 109 billion and creating more than 8,300 jobs.
Aug 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, maharashtra, Jupiter International
Zelestra Fast-Tracks 27.5-MW German Solar Build
Zelestra fast-tracks a 27.5‑MW, BESS‑ready solar plant in Germany—mid-sized, grid-compliant, and syndication-friendly—shifting to civil, racking, and eBoP as quicker connections beat mega-sites.
Feb 26, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, grid, utility solar, construction, Zelestra
CATL breaks ground on Spain battery mega-plant, boosting EU flexibility
CATL began building Spain’s largest battery complex with Stellantis, expanding Europe’s supply for EVs and multi-hour grid storage.
Nov 26, 2025 // Storage, Grids, Spain, Europe, CATL, Battery Manufacturing, Stellantis
Scatec Solar expects annual PV power plant project completions of over 1.5GW from 2022
Integrated solar power producer, Scatec Solar has raised its growth targets in its key markets, due to strong demand.
Sep 19, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Raymond Carlsen, Scatec Solar, pv power plants, Latin america, Asia, Africa, bifacial modules, Vietnam, single-axis trackers, mena
German AE Solar to open solar panel factory in Turkey in April
In partnership with Energate Corp., AE Solar set up the launch of manufacturing at its manufacturing facility in Kayseri in Turkey for April. The German company means to bring the annual output of solar modules in the center up to 1 GW by the end of the year.
Feb 18, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, Asia, Turkey, AE Solar
Japan sets feed-in tariffs for the 2020 Japanese Financial Year
Feed-in tariffs (FiTs) in Japan for solar PV systems have actually now been provisionally set by the national Ministry of Energy Trade and Industry (METI) for the next financial year, which starts in April.
Feb 6, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, Japan, Asia, rooftop PV, feed-in tariffs, third-party ownership
ACE Power Gains Green Light for 200-MW Wheatbelt Solar-Battery Project
ACE Power secures approval for a 200-MW solar farm and four-hour battery near Narrogin, unlocking A$400 million investment and 230 construction jobs in Western Australia.
Jun 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, Wheatbelt
Rolls-Royce wins 291-MW battery contract from Lithuania’s Ignitis energy supplier
Rolls-Royce Power Systems will deliver 291-MW/582-MWh of battery storage to Ignitis Group, its largest BESS order yet, supporting Baltic grid reliability and renewables.
Sep 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, Europe, Lithuania, IGNITIS, Rolls-Royce