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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
Train's Petition Regarding 14 MW Rooftop PV Projects Dismissed
GERC has actually rejected the application submitted by the Western Railway asking for leisure in Gujarat's web metering policies.
Mar 12, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, GERC, GSECL
Indore Smart City Seeking Consultant for 100 MW Solar Plants
The Indore Development Limited (ISCDL) has issued a tender seeking consultant for 100 MW solar plants at various locations.
Jan 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, India, tender, Asia, Indore Smart City, Consultant
Principal director claims 1.2 GW Omani solar project continues to be on track
Strategies to provide an ask for propositions associated with the contracts to create twin 500-600 MW solar plants in the sultanate by the end of this month appear to have slid yet the head of awarding utility the Oman Power and also Water Procurement Company has actually apparently specified the process remains in train.
Jun 23, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, pv power plants, Asia, Oman
Three Solar Plants sells by LS Power
LS Power revealed today that it has actually participated in a contract to market its interests in the Dover Sun Park, the Arlington Valley Solar Energy II and also the Centinela Solar Energy projects to Capital Dynamics.
Sep 29, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, LS Power, John King, Paul Segal
TransAlta Announces Commercial Operation of Alberta's First Utility Scale Battery Storage Project
TransAlta Renewables has introduced that its 10 MW WindCharger battery storage space project (WindCharger) started industrial procedure on October 15, 2020. WindCharger is Alberta's very first utility-scale, lithium-ion energy storage space project and makes use of Tesla Megapack technology.
Oct 16, 2020 // Storage, Canada, ENERGY STORAGE, North America, battery storage projects, Storage Project, TransAlta Renewables, WindCharger, John Kousinioris
Ecuador to kick-off 500 MW renewables auction
Through the procurement exercise, the Ecuadorian government will select wind, solar and mini hydropower projects. Selected developers will be granted a 25-year PPA, while the sole off-taker of the generated energy will be state-owned utility Corporacion Electrica de Ecuador, S.A. (CELEC).
Jul 24, 2019 // Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Ecuador, Villonaco II, Villonaco III, El Aromo, CELEC, Corporacion Electrica de Ecuador, South america
Naturgy switches on auction-backed 150MW solar trio in Spain
The government of Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region has boasted about the territory’s solar credentials at the launch of an auction-backed utility-scale complex.
Sep 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, pv power plants, auctions, Europe, JinkoSolar, subsidy-free pv, tenders, toledo, Emiliano García-Page, Manuel Fernández









