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Targeting Defects for Better Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers from SARI, Southern University of Science and Technology, and City University of Hong Kong have developed a strategy for modulating the buried interface between perovskite and tin dioxide (SnO2). Through incorporating FOA, record power conversion efficiency of 25.05% is achieved with improved stability.
Aug 1, 2023 // Technology, SARI, City University of Hong Kong, perovskite solar cell, Southern University of Science and Technology
Solar projects built on 50 Philadelphia homes for low-income residents
The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) completed the city's very first rooftop solar program for reduced- and moderate-income homeowners. Solar was set up at 50 homes with PEA's Solar Savings Grant Program.
Sep 24, 2021 // Residential, Rooftop PV, rooftop PV, Solar Project, PEA, Philadelphia Energy Authority, Darrell Clarke
3 new solar plants accepted by Nevada Public Utilities Commission
Nevada's Public Utilities Commission has approved 3 new Solar projects that will certainly offer an added 478 megawatts of eco-friendly electricity to the state.
Nov 27, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Nevada, North America, solar plants, Doug Cannon
sPower and Saint Solar are developing major solar ventures in the state of Arizona
Coolidge-based Planning and Zoning Commission has supported sPower's 100-megawatt photovoltaic project as well as a 472-ha solution implemented by Saint Solar.
Nov 13, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, sPower, Arizona, North America, NextEra, Saint Solar
Indian university to operate solar microgrid pilots
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has issued an expression of interest to set up three solar-backed microgrid projects in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The deadline for submissions for prospective developers is Aug. 30.
Aug 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, storage, India, Asia, Indian Institute of Technology, microgrid, Uttar Pradesh Power Corp. Ltd., Synergy Systems and Solutions
Meyer Burger to Build 2GW Solar Cell Factory in CO
Meyer Burger Technology AG announced the construction of a 2-GW solar cell production facility in Colorado Springs, creating 350 jobs and offering tax credits and discounted rates. The company is receiving prepayments and a loan, and will adjust sales and marketing to cope with the challenging EU solar market. Initial EBITDA figures show a loss of EUR 42 milllion.
Jul 24, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, solar cell, meyer burger, North America
California celebrates 1 million solar rooftops
Former Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown and other local elected officials joined local high school students, industry leaders and employees, renewable energy advocates, and community leaders marked reaching one million solar roofs around California during a party in Buchanan High School in Clovis.
Dec 16, 2019 // Rooftop PV, California, USA, North America, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jerry Brown, CALSSA, Kevin Murray
Marina Energy installs 3.5-MW solar facility in New Jersey resort
Crystal Springs Resort has started commercial operations of the biggest resort-based solar farm in the Northeastern United States. Developed in partnership with New Jersey-based Marina Energy, the 25-acre, 3.5-MW solar area has over 19,000 solar panels.
Dec 6, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Crystal Springs Resort, Marina Energy
Daqo obtains authorization for US$ 1.66 bn fundraise to expand polysilicon output
Polysilicon producer Daqo New Energy has actually received authorization from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for an exclusive offering on China's A-share market to sustain its capability expansion.
May 4, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Daqo New Energy, Daqo, inner mongolia, shanghai stock exchange, xinjiang daqo, polysilicon production, capacity expansion
Mongolia begins solar-plus-storage tender
The 5 MW Uliastai solar-plus-storage project will certainly be found in the city of the very same name in the western part of the nation, around 1,100 kilometres from Ulaanbaatar. The center becomes part of a strategy to release 40 MW of solar and also wind generation connected to power storage space in the country's altai-uliastai and also western areas.
Feb 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, tender, Asia, solar-plus-storage, Mongolia
China's Daqo obtains energy intake nod for brand-new polysilicon project
Xinjiang Daqo, a fully-owned device of Daqo New Energy Corp (NYSE: DQ), has actually gotten energy intake approval for its planned polysilicon projects in China's Inner Mongolia autonomous area.
Jan 7, 2022 // Manufacturing News, China, polysilicon, Asia, Daqo
Singapore's Solar Surge: Volatile Prices Fuel Demand
Discover how Singapore is overcoming its volatile electricity prices and lack of space for traditional renewables by embracing solar energy. Learn how residential rooftop solar installers are responding to rising energy bills and climate impact, and how solar now contributes to Singapore's energy mix.
Jun 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Singapore
Shell checks out advancement of utility-scale solar in Singapore as part of discharges push
Oil and gas significant Shell is looking to increase its use solar PV in Singapore as part of plans reduced its CO2 exhausts in the country by a 3rd within a decade.
Nov 11, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Asia, Singapore, shell, big oil, royal dutch shell, Aw Kah Peng
R.Power's 4.8-MWp Solar Park Energizes Portugal
R.Power Renewables shines in Portugal with a new 4.8-MWp solar farm, powering thousands of homes and leading the way in clean energy innovation.
Jul 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Europe, PV Power Plant, R.Power Renewables
CNOOC Connects Grazing Animals to 40MW Solar Grid
CNOOC has connected to the grid its 40-MW onshore PV project located in the city of Hezuo, China. This unique project follows an "Animal Husbandry-solar Complementary Project" model, with a 6-MW/12-MWh energy storage system and racks to allow animal grazing. It is helping CNOOC achieve its green and low-carbon transition goals and supporting local development.
Jul 6, 2023 // Plants, Grids, China, Asia, PV Power Plant, CNOOC










