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Axpo Solarises Swiss Alps
Axpo Holding AG is building a 10-MWp alpine solar plant in Switzerland, with 36,000 solar panels spanning 120,000 square metres, set to generate 13 GWh of electricity annually. Join Axpo on their "solar offensive" to reach 1.2GW of solar power capacity by 2030!
Nov 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Axpo, Europe, Switzerland, PV Power Plant
Puncturing Sound to Enhance Solar Cell Effectiveness
As culture relocations in the direction of a renewable energy future, it's vital that solar panels transform light into electrical energy as successfully as feasible. Some advanced solar cells are close to the academic optimum of performance-- and physicists from the University of Utah and also Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have identified a method to make them also much better.
Jul 12, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Klaus Lips, University Of Utah, Kevin Davenport, Andrey Rogachev, HSCs
Dear European solar industry: Let’s lead the interconnected platform before it is too late
While China is single-handedly reducing CAPEX for modules and inverters, Europe understands that hardware won’t be the holy grail – generally speaking. But what is? Perhaps it is time for a new strategy to surf in front of the digital wave.
Aug 14, 2019 // Opinions, ABB, Sungrow, China, Amazon, Europe, SMA, Schneider Electric, CAPEX, Solarworld, Kaco, Shunfeng International Clean Energy
The Chinese solar market is changing shape
Two reports have described how the world’s largest renewable energy market is moving towards maturity. According to the Brookings Institution, the Chinese clean energy market could become more open to Western investors and tech. A report by Fitch claims projects are moving back to inland provinces from coastal regions.
Aug 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Trump, Asia, North America, Jeffrey Ball, China-U.S. trade war
PV ModuleTech: The need for accurate performance measurements
Recently, PV-Tech took the opportunity to catch up with Erik Bentschap Knook, Chief commercial officer at Eternalsun Spire and a key partner at the forthcoming PV ModuleTech 2019 in Penang.
Oct 20, 2019 // Manufacturing News, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, pv moduletech, eternal sun group, sun simulator, Erik Bentschap Knook
The Future of Power and Transport Markets Is Decentralization
Numerous solar generation systems and battery systems will certainly be individually possessed
Jan 6, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Transport, India, Asia, Decentralization
In theory, 2 layers are much better than one for solar-cell performance
Solar cells have actually come a long way, however affordable, thin film solar cells are still far behind extra pricey, crystalline solar cells in performance. Now, a team of scientists recommends that utilizing 2 thin films of different products may be the way to head to develop budget friendly, slim film cells with around 34% effectiveness.
Sep 16, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, efficiency, Akhlesh Lakhtakia
Examining brand-new solar tracking approaches to make best use of electric manufacturing
From making a small calculator work to creating energy to create the entire result of a vital brewery, solar energy has been going through significant growth over the last few years, replacing nonrenewable energy sources that adversely influence the environment.
Oct 20, 2020 // Technology, Plants, Spain, Europe, solar tracking, University of Cordoba, Luis Manuel Fernandez Ahumada
FSU researchers explore material residential properties for longer-lasting, extra reliable solar cells
The developers of solar cells know their creations have to emulate a variety of temperatures and all sorts of weather conditions - problems that can influence their efficiency and helpful lifetime.
Oct 29, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, Florida State University, Lea Nienhaus, Sarah Wieghold
China vs United States: The New Battle for Energy Superiority
At his initial press conference since taking office, United States President Joe Biden had actually claimed in March that he would certainly outspend China on technology and also facilities to make sure that the latter's desire for superseding the United States to become the most powerful as well as wealthiest country would certainly not pertain to fulfillment, a minimum of not on "his watch."
Apr 13, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, China, Asia, PV module, North America, Joe Biden
R.K. Singh Acknowledges Tariff, Non-Tariff Barriers To Remain For Solar Devices
The power minister's recognition of using 'non-tariff' barriers as a tool must lay to rest uncertainty on any type of relaxations coming in for solar imports. The only pending concern now is the status message July 29, when the existing SGD is readied to expire.
Jul 16, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, Policy, BIS, BCD, MNRE minister, Non-Tariff, R.K Singh, SGD
Solar project in Northwest Arctic towns set to begin next spring
Building and construction is set to begin next spring on a solar battery project in the Northwest Arctic villages of Shungnak as well as Kobuk. It's the most recent renewable project for a region regularly struck by high energy prices.
Dec 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Edwin Bifelt, Alaska Native Renewable Industries, Northwest Arctic
Solar firms 'have to develop their capability' to navigate Europe's PPA market
European PV asset owners need to ensure they have the ideal abilities and knowledge to effectively operate in the continent's power purchase arrangement (PPA) market, according to panellists speaking today at the Solar Finance as well as Investment Europe meeting.
Feb 3, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, PPA, Europe, allianz global investors, encavis, Bluefield, Dierk Paskert, Armin Sandhoevel
Leeward targeting affordable scale from First Solar 10GW pipe
Renewable energy company Leeward is backing its purchase of First Solar's 10GW project pipeline to enable it to contend within the US' solar landscape.
Feb 9, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, First Solar, North America, Jason Allen, leeward
Baldr 1000w, 933wh Portable Power Station review
Baldr Portable 1000w, 933wh produces a pure sine wave power to run several gadgets. It is an ideal choice for outdoor events to keep all your gadgets running. Best also for those that are eco-conscious. Get yourself a solar or battery-powered Baldr power station for 1000W and enjoy clean energy.
Aug 28, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Residential, Storage, Portable Power Station, Portable Power Station Review, Baldr, Baldr 1000w