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New York opens auction for 2 GW of large-scale renewables
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday introduced a tender for new large-scale renewable resource projects, targeting a minimum of 2 GW of capacity.
Sep 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, New York, North America
Three proposals received in tender for first solar farm in Neuquen, Argentina
Three joint ventures (JVs) have actually sent propositions in the tender to construct a utility-scale solar farm in Argentina's Neuquen district, Neuquen's investment agency ADI NQN revealed recently.
May 24, 2021 // Plants, tender, Argentina, South america, solar farm
Highly efficient, all-polymer solar cells prepared under meniscus-assisted coating method
Over the last few years, all-polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) have actually been taken into consideration more likely to be solar devices for future applications as a result of their superb mechanical homes and also device security.
Feb 16, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, CAS, Wang Jingxia, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Huo Lijun, Beihang University
Indiana utility breaks ground on 465MW PV
Projects are the 265MW Dunns Bridge 1 and 200MW Indiana Crossroads advancements
Nov 1, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Indiana, nipsco, Mike Hooper, Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Germany awards 510MW in solar tender
'Significantly oversubscribed' round attracted 986MW of bids
Nov 30, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, tender, Europe
Colombia's PV project pipe reaches 8.8 GW
According to the Mining and also Energy Planning Unit (UPME), there are currently 385 projects completing 15 GW at various stages of advancement, consisting of 4 biomass, 17 wind, 93 hydro, 271 solar as well as 7 thermal.
Aug 11, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, South america, Colombia, upme
Germany elevates price cap for ground-mounted solar tender
Germany's Federal Network Agency today elevated the maximum price for this year's ground-mounted solar tender to EUR 0.0737 (USD 0.08) per kWh from EUR 0.059 per kWh in 2022 in a bid to offer better conditions for designers as well as attract more interest in the competition.
Jan 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Germany, tender, Europe
New Round of UK Capacity Auction Increases Battery Storage Contracts by 60%
The UK's T-1 Capacity Auction recently concluded with 627.4 MW of battery energy storage projects receiving contracts. This represents an increase of more than 60% compared to the previous round, and is a major milestone for the country's sustainable energy efforts.
Feb 20, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe
Germany's PV capacity addition at record level in January following roof boom
For the month of January, 56,620 photovoltaic systems with an overall capacity of 780.7 megawatts (MW) were freshly reported to the German Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), of which 760.4 MW were supported by the Renewable Energy Law (EEG) and 20.4 MW were unsubsidized systems.
Mar 6, 2023 // Rooftop PV, Germany, Europe
Shingle PVST Cells for Efficiency Boost
Unlock the power of shingling for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem (PVST) cells with Fraunhofer ISE and Oxford PV's research. Increase module efficiency and reduce shadowing losses with their 1/6 cut PVST cells and low-temperature silver paste.
Oct 17, 2023 // Technology, Fraunhofer ISE, oxford pv, Perovskite-Silicon cell
Energa Seals 334 MW Hybrid Solar-Wind Project Deal
Energa Wytwarzanie, a unit of Polish oil refiner PKN Orlen, has signed a preliminary agreement to purchase the Kleczew hybrid wind and solar project, capable of powering 200,000 homes. Construction of the 334 MW project has already begun - to be completed by 2025!
Oct 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Poland, Europe, Energa Wytwarzanie
Helleniq Snags 26MW Solar Bundle in Cyprus
Helleniq Energy has acquired a 26 MW solar portfolio in Cyprus, with 43 GWh of electricity per year to be commissioned in 2024. This is a big step towards their 1 GW renewable energy goal by 2025 and 2 GW by 2030. Now owning 40MW in Cyprus and 180 MW elsewhere, Helleniq Energy is positioning itself as a major renewable energy provider.
Nov 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Cyprus, Helleniq Energy
23% Efficiency: Open-Air Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells
Chonnam National University researchers have developed a hot air deposition technique for processing tandem solar cells that is simpler, more efficient and requires no humidity-controlled environment. The team achieved a 23.07% efficiency rating, 65°C & 85°C thermal stability, and a 21.82% efficiency for a practical 1 cm2 cell size. Further development on track for a 29.1% practical efficiency.
Dec 4, 2023 // Technology, South Korea, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Chonnam National University
Kenhardt: 540MW Solar+Battery Illuminating South Africa
Scatec switches on 540-MW solar & battery project in South Africa -- a groundbreaking milestone in energy production, providing 150 MW of dispatchable power each day.
Dec 12, 2023 // Storage, Scatec, Africa, South Africa
Rubis Photosol Secures EUR 60 Million for 67-MW French Solar Portfolio
Rubis Photosol secures EUR 60 million loan from Bpifrance, BRED Banque Populaire and CIC for 8 solar projects, ranging 2MW-20MW. Two projects in Bellac and Mainzac will supply energy to Leroy Merlin. Construction underway, with Rubis Photosol managing operations and maintenance.
Dec 27, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, France, Europe, PV Power Plant, Rubis Photosol












