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Food crops do better in the shade of solar panels
Another study has highlighted the advantages of combining solar with agriculture. According to the paper, growing chiltepin pepper, jalapeno and cherry tomato in dryland areas of the U.S. under the shade of PV modules is not only possible, but can lead to a better harvest.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, PV panels, Europe, University of Arizona, Greg Barron-Gafford, Margit Deimel
Solar energy in the Antarctic
Dominic Buergi discusses exactly how, versus all probabilities, a fully working solar system has been set up in the Antarctic
Dec 7, 2020 // Plants, Antarctic, Dominic Buergi, Technova Renovables
Next-generation solar cells get to 24% efficiency
A German research study team has developed a tandem solar cell that gets to 24 percent efficiency-- measured according to the fraction of photons exchanged electricity (i.e., electrons).
Apr 14, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency, University of Cologne
Protecting against dye aggregation with molten salts to improve solar cell performance
Solar cells are swiftly turning into one of the major ways to create clean electrical energy in lots of nations in the world. Over the past few years, a tremendous amount of initiative has been committed to making solar energy extra prominent. However, the technology currently faces several difficulties that limit widespread application.
Aug 30, 2022 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Tomohiko Inomata
A novel concept for photovoltaics that exploits the ability of products to exist in various crystalline phases
The group of Prof. Yana Vaynzof at the Integrated Center for Physics as well as Photonic Materials (IAPP) and also the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) at Technische Universität Dresden has demonstrated a novel concept for solar cells that exploits the ability of materials to exist in various crystalline phases. The relevant study has actually now been released in the journal Nature Energy.
Nov 16, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, Yana Vaynzof, Technische Universität Dresden, Integrated Center for Physics and Photonic Materials, IAPP
Funding Secured for Abu Dhabi's 1.5-GW Solar Project
EDF Renewables, KOWEPO, and Masdar shine bright as they secure funding for the ambitious 1.5-GW Al Ajban solar project, destined to power 160,000 homes in Abu Dhabi.
Sep 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, EDF Renewables, PV Power Plant, KOWEPO
Canadian Solar Approved for 250-MW NSW Solar Project
Canadian Solar's ambitious 250-MW solar park in NSW will power 92,000 homes and boost local revenue, showcasing a sustainable future for energy and community growth.
Nov 11, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Canadian Solar, Solar Project
Swiss Researchers Achieve 30.22% Efficiency in Tandem Solar Cells
EPFL’s groundbreaking tandem solar cell reaches 30.22% efficiency, merging perovskite and silicon innovations to redefine solar technology's future.
Dec 26, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, EPFL
Acen Australia Seeks Approval for 320-MW Solar Project
ACEN Australia aims to transform New South Wales with a groundbreaking 320-MW solar park and 1,400 MW battery storage, propelling the region toward a cleaner, greener future.
Feb 6, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, ACEN
What you need to know to benefit from the environment-friendly bond change
Eco-friendly bonds have experienced rapid development since their creation in 2007, and also individuals in the solar power sector stand to profit. In 2019, companies released over US$ 250 billion in eco-friendly bonds offerings, standing for 51% development year over year.
Jun 9, 2020 // Opinions, green bond, covid-19, DARRYL SMITH
Walkable solar pavement
A research group from China has developed a solar floor tile for pedestrians’ and cyclists’ paths. The innovation has been piloted on Hong Kong-based Green Deck. The walkable tile is claimed durable, heat-resistant, nonslip and conversion efficient.
Dec 9, 2019 // BIPV, Technology, China, Asia, PV tile
SolAero Technologies' Ingenuity on Mars
SolAero Technologies, a leading company of high performance solar cells composite structural products for satellite and also aerospace applications, congratulates the group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL) on the successful first flight of the Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity. SolAero is proud to have supplied the photovoltaic panel that has actually enabled the first powered, controlled trip on one more world.
Apr 21, 2021 // Technology, NASA, solar cells, SolAero Technologies, Mars Helicopter, Brad Clevenger
Dutch installer Zonneplan launches maiden smart grid system that tracks rates in real time
Dutch solar installer Zonneplan has launched its initial 'smart grid' system called that will certainly use customers energy based on real-time rates.
Nov 22, 2021 // Grids, Germany, Europe, VPP, p2p, smart meters, zonneplan
US solar lending institution Dividend Finance acquired by bank Fifth Third
US domestic solar lender Dividend Finance is to be gotten by Ohio-based banking company Fifth Third.
Jan 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, residential solar, North America, m&a, dividend finance, fifth third
New record for solar cell performance signals bright future for solar tech
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have damaged their own record to develop an extra reliable solar cell.
Feb 3, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, ANU, Australian National University, Jun Peng, Kylie Catchpole