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Engineer discovers mighty power in small solar energy invention
Today's commonly used silicon solar cells are heavy and bulky, and take up a lot of space to produce power. Newer models, made from soft materials that are flexible and versatile, are cheaper to produce but also much less efficient than their pricier counterparts.
Dec 17, 2019 // Technology, Storage, USA, solar cells, North America, flexible, Susanna Thon, Johns Hopkins
This New Tech Could Make A Solar Toyota Prius Practical
2020 is the year we are going to see some incredible things. This new solar technology is going to change everything we know about solar charging. Here is what it could mean for the solar Prius of the future.
Jan 2, 2020 // Technology, Opinions, Transport, USA, Toyota, North America, Michigan State University, Peter Neilson, Prius
Renewable energy, brand-new viewpoints for photovoltaic cells
In the future, photovoltaic cells could be 'put on' over clothing, put on automobiles and even on beach umbrellas. These are simply several of the possible advancements from a research study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the Physics Department of the Politecnico di Milano, collaborating with colleagues at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and Imperial University London.
Mar 26, 2021 // Technology, solar cell, Franco V. A. Camargo, Giulio Cerullo, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Auto Major Mahindra & Mahindra Establishes 58 MWp Captive Solar Plant
The plant is anticipated to produce regarding 100 million units of power yearly beginning 2022. Situated in Maharashtra, the solar plant will certainly be constructed, owned, and also operated for a period of 25 years by ReNew Sunlight Energy Private Limited.
Jul 29, 2021 // Plants, automotive company, captive solar plant, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Renew Power Private Limited, Veejay Nakra
ARENA aims to additionally reduce expense of solar through new financial investment plan
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will support projects that even more reduced the cost of renewable generation as part of a new financial investment technique aimed at underpinning the change to web zero emissions.
Sep 13, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Grids, Australia, hydrogen, Oceania, ARENA, Darren Miller
Amazon announces 8 brand-new U.S. solar projects
Amazon has actually introduced 18 brand-new utility-scale wind and solar energy projects across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain as well as the U.K., completing 5.6 GW of bought capacity to date in 2021.
Dec 1, 2021 // Plants, USA, Amazon, North America, Solar Project
Solar-powered carmaker Lightyear raises $85M and gears up for production
Lightyear, a Dutch startup creating a long-range solar-powered car, today announced that it has raised EUR86 million ($ 85 million) as it prepares to start production of its first vehicle in the coming months.
Sep 6, 2022 // Transport, Germany, Europe, Lightyear, Lex Hoefsloot
Europe's Summer of Record Solar Energy Saved Billions of Euros
Solar power generation rose 28% in the summer duration contrasted to 2021
Sep 8, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, solar panel, Pawel Czyzak
Germany Offers EUR 112 Mn Euros to Kenya for Renewables, Hydrogen
EUR 51 million will certainly be offered by Germany to Kenya for the development of new power framework and production of hydrogen. EUR 30 million will certainly be used for the training programs.
Dec 13, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, clean energy, Kenya, Africa, green hydrogen, green energy, Africa renewable energy industy, German loan to Kenya
Polymer p-doping improves perovskite solar cell stability
Perovskite solar cells have drawn a significant amount of study attention as a promising option to conventional silicon-based solar cells, as a result of their effectiveness in converting sunlight right into electrical power. Perovskite solar cells are a hybrid of organic as well as not natural materials and also contain a light-harvesting layer as well as a charge-transporting layer.
Jan 20, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, perovskite solar cell, Xiong Li, Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Exus Expands US Solar Portfolio with 625MW Acquisition
Exus North America secures 625MW solar farm portfolio in New Mexico, bolstering the state's clean energy goals. Partners Group invests $1 billion, fueling Exus' expansion in North America.
Jan 22, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Exus
Helexia Brasil Constructs 13 MWp Solar Parks in Amazonas
Helexia Brasil powers up Amazonas with four new solar plants, boosting Brazil's renewable energy landscape with 12.88 MWp of sustainable solar capacity.
Feb 20, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Helexia Brasil, Amazonas
Arevon Begins Construction on 430 MW Kelso Solar Project in Missouri
Arevon Energy breaks ground on its 430 MWDC Kelso 1 & 2 solar project in Missouri, backed by Meta’s environmental-attribute purchase and Primoris EPC services.
May 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Missouri, Renewable Energy, Arevon Energy, Meta Platforms, Kelso Solar
Cero Gains Approval for 72-MW Battery in Greece
Cero Generation powers up Greece with a 72-MW energy storage facility, enhancing solar efficiency and sustainability without government subsidies.
May 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Greece, Europe, cero generation
World-Leading Efficiency: NUS Team Sets World Record with 26.4% Perovskite-Organic Tandem Cell
NUS researchers raise the bar for flexible solar tech, hitting a certified 26.4 % efficiency with a perovskite–organic tandem cell that could soon power drones, wearables and smart fabrics.
Jun 26, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, SERIS, tandem, NIR, wearable