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What is Silicon (Si)?
A semimetal element with an atomic number 14 and symbol Si. It is the eighth most widespread element in the world by mass and the second in the crust of Earth.
Sep 13, 2023
NASA's Lucy stretches its fly successful solar panel deployment examination
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of both photovoltaic panels, the final action in taking a look at these vital spacecraft components to prepare for launch this fall. Once the Lucy spacecraft's photovoltaic panels are attached and also completely extended, they could cover a five-story building.
Apr 8, 2021 // Technology, NASA, Solar Panels, Matt Cox
Ilmatar Secures Land for 350MW Swedish Solar
Ilmatar, a Nordic developer, has secured land for a proposed 350MW solar farm in Grums, Sweden. Working with local landowners, the farm will be one of the largest in Sweden, using timber forest damaged by bark beetles. Christian Gustafsson, Ilmatar's CEO, looks to expand renewable energy for Sweden with the project. Anders Bergenheim, a local landowner, is excited about the collaboration.
Jun 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Ilmatar
Iberdrola’s Broadsound Solar Farm Hits Golden Row Milestone in Queensland
First panels installed at Iberdrola’s 377-MWdc Broadsound project in Central Queensland, clearing the path for a 180-MW battery and power for 145,000 homes.
May 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Iberdrola, Australia, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Broadsound
Equinor's Lipno Solar Park Begins Test Production in Poland
Equinor shines in Poland with third solar farm, boosting renewables capacity to 200 MW and expanding project pipeline with Wento acquisition.
Jun 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Poland, Europe, Equinor, Lipno Solar Park
Emergent Solar Energy includes 65-kW solar microgrid to Indiana farm
A recently finished solar microgrid system near Greensburg, Indiana, is expected to produce sufficient clean power to offset almost 4,000 tons of co2 over its life time.
Dec 16, 2021 // Plants, Storage, Grids, USA, North America, microgrid, solar farm, Emergent Solar Energy, Jeremy Lipinski
Perovskite solar cells constructed from pepper mint oil and also walnut scent artificial additive, stopping lead leak
POSTECH study group included Prof. Taiho Park as well as Junwoo Lee, a pupil in joint MS-PhD program created Alkoxy-PTEG, opening transportation polymers that could be liquified in pepper mint oil, by using ethylene glycol side chains when they generated high effectiveness perovskite solar cells. Additionally, they verified that this polymer caught dripping lead in the aged perovskite solar cells.
Feb 27, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, perovskite, POSTECH, Taiho Park, Junwoo Lee
Oklahoma Gas and also Electric to broaden Choctaw Nation solar project by 5 MW
Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) revealed that it will certainly broaden its Choctaw Nation/OG & E Solar Energy Center in Durant, Oklahoma, by an added 5 MW, bringing the total solar capability to 10 MW. OG&E will certainly construct, own and also run the added 5-MW development, which is expected ahead online by the end of 2021.
Apr 21, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Solar Project, Oklahoma Gas and Electric, OG&E, Sean Trauschke
DTE Energizes 80-MW Solar Park Near Michigan Wind Farm
DTE Energy powers up Michigan with a new 80-MW solar park, enhancing renewable synergy near Pine River wind farm.
Apr 29, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Michigan, North America, PV Power Plant, dte energy
Sparkwing photovoltaic panels selected to power Aerospacelab's initial Very High Resolution satellite
By choosing Sparkwing for their first Very High Resolution (VHR) goal, the Belgian space business Aerospacelab is the launching consumer for the unique off-the-shelf photovoltaic panels. The satellite is a primary step towards Aerospacelab's VHR constellation as well as will certainly be geared up with 2 standardised and readily offered Sparkwing solar arrays to do its Planet Monitoring job precede.
Apr 1, 2021 // Technology, Solar Panels, Europe, Belgium, Benoit Deper, Rob Postma
Windorah's Second Chance at Solar: Outback Town Revives Renewable Hope
Discover how Windorah, a remote town in western Queensland, is replacing its failed solar dish farm with a new $4.5 million solar farm that promises to meet the town's electricity needs. Ergon Energy is taking steps to ensure success and the locals are cautiously hopeful.
Oct 19, 2023 // Plants, queensland, Windorah
Solar Site Selection: How to View Historical Satellite Images To Track Land Changes Over Time
Solar energy has become the cornerstone of successful adaptation to rapid climate change and environmental degradation. In the long term, the development of solar farms can be a key factor in achieving both economic efficiency and nature sustainability.
Jul 25, 2025 // Solar, Press releases
Washington's 150-MW Lund Hill Solar Farm Now Connected to Grid
Avangrid's 150-MW Lund Hill solar farm in Klickitat County, Washington, is now the state's largest solar PV plant. The facility is supplying Puget Sound Energy's Green Direct program, helping to reduce emissions and provide clean, reliable power to its customers.
Mar 1, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Washington, North America, PV Power Plant
Zelestra and Graphic Packaging sign vPPA for Leon solar farm
Zelestra and Graphic Packaging sign a vPPA for the 19-MW Villamañán solar farm in León, Spain, pushing their joint contracted capacity above 100 MW and advancing GPI’s CO₂ cuts.
Jul 24, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Zelestra
Honduras commissions first state-owned solar farm, strengthening national grid reliability
Honduras switched on the 50-MW Patuca solar plant—its first publicly owned array—adding daytime capacity that reduces diesel reliance and stabilises the grid.
Sep 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, North America, Solar Power, state-owned, Honduras, ENEE, Patuca








