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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
Enel Green Power Chile cuts ribbon at 10-MW DG solar farm in Santiago
Renewables specialist Enel Green Power Chile, part of utility team Enel Chile, has inaugurated a 10.8-MW distributed generation (DG) solar farm in the Santiago Metropolitan area, a project it supplied in partnership with Spain-based PV developer IM2 Solar.
Jan 25, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solar farm, Enel Green Power Chile, Santiago
Oman invites legal consultancy offers for 500-MW Ibri III solar project
The Oman Power as well as Water Procurement Company (OPWP) is seeking a counsel for the growth of the 500-MW Ibri III solar energy plant that is intended to go online in the northwest of the country by the last quarter of 2026.
Dec 8, 2022 // Plants, Asia, Oman, Solar Project
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
Google Powers Up 25-MW Solar Farm in Australia
Mulwala’s 25-MW solar farm nears completion, powering Australia’s National Electricity Market. European Energy, AirTrunk and Google align output for data centers—boosting local benefits after OX2’s sale.
Jun 1, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Google, PV Power Plant
OX2 solar, storage space projects win in Polish auction
Successful bids include 100MW PV site, among the largest in the area
Dec 21, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Poland, Europe, OX2, Paul Stormoen
Octopus obtains 68MW Breach Solar Farm in addition to stake in storage space site
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) has actually obtained a c. 68MW ready-to-build solar PV project in Cambridgeshire from AGR Renewables.
Jun 17, 2022 // Plants, Octopus, Breach Solar Farm
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
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
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
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








