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Lithium metal enabler for low temperature batteries
Scientists in the United States showed a new course to enhancing battery efficiency. The group integrated a self-assembling layer which bases on the surface of the anode, avoiding the development of dendrites. While their prototype has an extremely brief lifetime, the team is convinced method might bring about better carrying out batteries, and also is specifically encouraging for reduced temperature level applications.
Aug 31, 2020 // Technology, Storage, USA, North America, Lithium metal, Donghai Wang
From tandem cell to double absorber for 34.45% performance
Researchers in the United States theorize that a 'double absorber' cell comprising 2 energetic thin-film layers within one cell stack can achieve impressive efficiencies, whilst removing a lot of the obstacles intrinsic to the style of tandem cells. For now however, it's only on paper.
Sep 17, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cell, North America, efficiency
EBRD supported very first private PPA in Egypt
With the help of the EBRD's Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Egypt, which is sustained by the European Union, Egyptian solar firm SolarizEgypt applied the first roof photovoltaic system with a private-to-private power acquisition contract (PPA) in the country.
Dec 9, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, PPA, EBRD, Asia, Africa, Egypt
Montenegro Launches First Solar Auction, Targets 250 MW
Montenegro launches its first renewable energy auction, targeting 250 MW solar power, backed by EBRD and EU, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy.
Jul 11, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Montenegro
DE Shaw buys 180MW project duo from First Solar in Utah
DE Shaw Renewable Investments has purchased two neighbouring PV projects in Utah contracted to provide power to Facebook from developer First Solar.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, First Solar, utility-scale PV, Utah, North America, Facebook, PacifiCorp, d. e. shaw renewable investments
First Solar anticipates reduced sales in 2020 regardless of manufacturing rise
' Solar Module Super League' (SMSL) participant First Solar has actually anticipated web sales for 2020 to be in the series of US$ 2.7 billion to US$ 2.9 billion, contrasted to reporting 2019 sales of US$ 3,063 billion.
Feb 21, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, Mark Widmar, North America, thin film modules, cdte thin-film modules
First Solar pens significant 4GW module supply agreement with Silicon Ranch
First Solar has authorized a master supply agreement to supply 4GWdc of thin-film solar PV modules to independent power producer (IPP) Silicon Ranch with distributions ranging from 2023 to 2025.
Apr 13, 2022 // Manufacturing News, USA, IPP, First Solar, thin film, North America, Silicon Ranch, Independent Power Producer, cadtel
Enviromena secures planning for first Italian PV projects
UK programmer expects construction work with two plants in Apulia to start in January 2023
Aug 17, 2022 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, UK, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, Enviromena
Post-Brexit reshuffle brings to the fore brand-new head of UK power plan
Management of the UK's Department for Business, Energy as well as Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has actually altered hands, with Alok Sharma designated power assistant.
Feb 17, 2020 // Policy, UK, Europe, Brexit, boris johnson
Meyer Burger opens up 400-MW solar cell plant in Germany
Meyer Burger Technology AG (SWX: MBTN) opened up on Tuesday its brand-new 400-MW, first-phase solar cell manufacturing facility in Thalheim, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with strategies to increase manufacturing in June.
May 19, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Germany, Europe, meyer burger, solar cell factory
First Solar to supply 1GW of modules to Leeward Renewable Energy
First Solar will supply 1GWdc of its thin film modules to PV project designer Leeward Renewable Energy as part of a multi-year procurement arrangement in between the firms.
Apr 26, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, First Solar, PV module, North America, leeward renewable energy
Leeward Launches 200-MW Solar Plant in Texas
Leeward Renewable Energy's Morrow Lake Solar plant powers a sustainable future for Microsoft, marking a significant milestone in Texas's renewable energy landscape.
Dec 20, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, North America, PV Power Plant, leeward renewable energy
Corsica Sole to Build First Green Hydrogen Plant in Corsica
Corsica Sole is set to revolutionize the energy landscape with Foll'Hy, the first green hydrogen production plant in Corsica. This innovative project will store renewable power and fuel heavy maritime mobility, paving the way for a greener future.
Jan 30, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Corsica, green hydrogen, Corsica Sole
Thanjavur Corporation Moves Closer to First Solar Plant
A 3 MW plant established under the Smart City Project is close to conclusion
Jan 20, 2022 // Plants, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, thanjavur corporation
FERC proposes interconnection reforms to speed up renewables deployment
Solar and energy storage space deployment in the US could be increased under new proposals from the country's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) aimed at resolving substantial stockpiles in interconnection queues.
Jun 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, ENERGY STORAGE, FERC, interconnection, co-location