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Lightsource BP constructing 70-MW Penn State University solar project
Penn State University, in partnership with Lightsource BP, has broken ground on the largest solar project in the state of Pennsylvania. The project is expected to provide 25% of the university’s electricity over the next 25 years. Lightsource BP will build, own and operate the facility and sell the electricity to Penn State under a long-term power sales contract.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Lightsource BP, penn state university, Kevin Smith, Stantec, Robert Molner, David Bernier
Orderly disorder: Cambridge scientists make surprising perovskite discovery
Researchers have made a finding they say could vastly simplify and reduce the production cost of perovskite solar cells. Working with mixed halide perovskites, the group found a disordered chemical composition can improve device efficiency.
Nov 12, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, UK, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Cambridge University, crystalline silicon PV, Sascha Feldmann, Stuart MacPherson, Sam Stranks
United States solar module prices expected to normalise complying with AD/CVD petition decision
Prices for solar modules in the US are anticipated to normalise following recently's rejection of a petition bordering declared circumvention of anti-dumping and also countervailing tasks (AD/CVD).
Nov 17, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, USA, SEIA, North America, modules, A-SMACC, AD/CVD, SOLV Energy
Iberdrola produces JV with insurance policy company to invest in 1GW of Spanish renewables
Iberdrola has created a critical partnership with insurance company Mapfre that will initially purchase 230MW of clean energy projects in Spain, consisting of 130MW of solar PV.
Apr 8, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Portugal, Battery Storage, Iberdrola, Europe, joint venture, utility, data centres, Merlin Properties, Jakob Carnemark
Solar sector nears 'crisis' in the middle of product scarcities
Solar manufacturing product lacks are nearing a crisis point with the rate of polysilicon continuing to rise, JinkoSolar's Dany Qian has actually claimed.
Apr 19, 2021 // Manufacturing News, polysilicon, JinkoSolar, Dany Qian, raw materials, module pricing, Xiande Li, material shortage, polysilicon pricing, supply and demand
Denmark Invites Bids for 3rd Technology-neutral Tender
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has invited bids for a technology-neutral tender, where solar cell systems, wind turbines, wave energy plants as well as hydropower plants can contend for support. This is the third such tender launched by Denmark and will certainly back about 428 MW of renewable resource projects using DKK 1.2 billion ($189.5 million) in state funds. The due date to send propositions using the tender site is October 22, 2021.
Aug 27, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Denmark, Danish Energy Agency, DEA, hydropower plants, solar cell systems, technology-neutral tender, wave energy plants, Wind Turbines
Spanish solar: Acciona inks PPA as Q-Energy bags US$ 350m refinancing
2 solar players have actually safeguarded corporate as well as financial backing for their jobs in Spain, amid steps consisting of the first lasting purchase bargain for the biggest telecoms company in the nation.
Jun 12, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, pv power plants, Europe, Q-Energy, Acciona, corporate ppas, solar ppas, telefonica
BP dedicates $70m to UK-India Green Growth Fund
The fossil fuel company will certainly end up being a companion in the fund, which buys clean energy projects.
Jul 9, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, India, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, bp, Dev Sanyal, Dhanpal Jhaveri, Sashi Mukundan, GGEF
Sungrow’s PowerTitan 3.0 Targets Europe’s Grid Crunch
Sungrow’s PowerTitan 3.0 hits Europe: containerized, liquid‑cooled battery with grid‑forming control, EMS/SCADA fleet dispatch and lifecycle guarantees for 2–4‑hour FFR, arbitrage and congestion relief.
Jan 29, 2026 // Technology, Storage, Sungrow, Battery Storage, Europe, utility scale, grid forming
First Solar Secures Oxford PV Perovskite IP
First Solar taps Oxford PV’s perovskite IP, opening U.S. paths to thin-film hybrids, bolstering R&D bets, Ohio pilot, and 18 GW capacity ambitions while preserving domestic manufacturing flexibility.
Feb 25, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, First Solar, oxford pv, perovskite, North America, licensing
Aspen Power buys 6.44-MW NJ rooftop solar portfolio
Aspen Power acquired two aging NJ rooftop solar systems—6.44 MWdc—built under PSE&G’s Solar Loan Program. Producing 7M+ kWh yearly, they deliver energy savings and long-term stability.
May 5, 2026 // Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Aspen Power
Clean Energy Policy Push Faces Steep Climb Ahead of 2020 Election
There’s no shortage of ideas for supporting renewables on Capitol Hill. Gridlock has experts doubtful of near-term progress.
Jul 18, 2019 // Storage, Policy, clean energy, USA, storage, Washington, ITC, Ron Wyden’s, America, Wetstone, PTC, Canadian Solar, North America
Add a battery to your solar energy system
Solar batteries are gaining more popularity as they provide solar panel owners with lots of benefits. Why should you consider adding an energy storage to your
Jul 28, 2020
Rebuilding for resilience
The islands of the Caribbean have been focusing on the deployment of storage solutions, minigrids and microgrids in response to the damage their power systems suffered during the 2017 hurricane season. But with the opportunities, there are also challenges.
Oct 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, storage, Wood Mackenzie, North America, Caribbean, RMI, Stephen Mushegan, Isaac Maze-Rothstein, off-grid market, Antigua and Barbuda
Fairfax solar plan could spur change to Va. law meant to shield Dominion Energy from competitors
Fairfax County is moving to buy energy from contractors who would install solar panels on more than 100 county buildings, part of a growing environmental effort that aims to remove protections against competition given to the powerful Dominion Energy company.
Dec 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Virginia, Dominion Energy, North America, Fairfax, Del. Mark L. Keam, Katharine Bond, Sam Ressin