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Researchers report on the problem of hybrid perovskite prototypes after 10 months in space
Perovskite solar films developed by a graduate student in the Department of Physics at UC Merced while on an internship at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) not just survived 10 months in space with minimal degradation, but the little damage they did incur was greater than 90% relatively easy to fix.
Apr 17, 2023 // Technology, NASA, perovskite, Department of Physics at UC Merced, Glenn Research Center, GRC, Sayantani Ghosh
Chinese PV industry headed towards grid parity
Project delays and also cost modifications due to fluctuating demand are interrupting the Chinese solar market. Researchers that have assessed the circumstance case that the nation's PV sector will be back on track towards grid parity by the end of the year.
Sep 24, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia
Oxford PV Teases Breakthrough in Solar Technology
Get ready for a solar revolution! Oxford PV hints at a groundbreaking announcement, teasing a new era in solar technology following record-setting efficiency breakthroughs.
Sep 4, 2024 // Technology, oxford pv
Experts call for commitment to multi-terawatt photovoltaic or pv manufacturing worldwide
Global experts on solar power highly urge a commitment to the continued development of photovoltaic (PV) production and release to power the world, arguing that lowballing projections for PV growth while waiting for an agreement on various other energy paths or the emergence of technical final miracles "is no longer an alternative."
Apr 12, 2023 // Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Martin Keller
What is Photovoltaic(s) (PV)?
The technology converting solar energy into electric current. Such energy transformation occurs in semiconductor materials exposed to sunlight. Silicon is the
Sep 13, 2023
What is Incident Power?
Rate at which solar energy hits the surface of a PV cell or panel.     ← Back to Solar Energy Glossary
Sep 12, 2023
Haynes Solar awarded 6-MW building and construction portfolio for location around Asheville, North Carolina
Haynes Solar, a division of MB Haynes, has been contracted for the largest solar project portfolio in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
Oct 6, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, Haynes Solar, Brownie Newman, Fred Lewis
AES to get 250MW Indiana solar
The Petersburg project will additionally have 180MWh of energy storage
Aug 2, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, India, Asia, North America, AES, Matt Handel, Kristina Lund
Origin Energy Acquires 1.3-GW Wind-Solar Project Developer
Origin Energy's acquisition of Walcha Energy brings a 1.3-GW wind and solar project duo to their renewable energy fleet, aligning with their goal to expand in New South Wales.
Feb 20, 2024 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Origin Energy
Engie secures funds for 250-MW solar-plus-storage project in Victoria
Engie SA secures funds for 250-MW solar project in Victoria, Australia, aiming to power 105,000 homes by 2026. Construction set to begin soon.
Aug 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Victoria, Engie SA, solar-plus-storage project
Emeren Brings In Boralex Veteran for U.S. Arm, Flags $20 Million Q2 Impairment
Solar developer Emeren Group has tapped industry insider M. Jahangir Alam to head its North American business after Mac Moore’s exit, while warning investors of a non-cash impairment of at least $20 million ahead of its mid-August results release.
Jul 4, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, renesola, Boralex, Emeren Group, M Jahangir Alam, Mac Moore
UK Scientist Usage Compressed Air for Cooling and Cleaning PV panels
In a paper qualified 'Study on the Cleaning as well as Cooling of Solar Photovoltaic Panels Using Compressed Airflow', published in the journal Solar power in June 2021, U.K. scientists from the University of Warwick made a situation for using the airflow produced from compressed air for cleaning as well as cooling solar panels concurrently.
May 18, 2021 // Technology, UK, Europe, University of Warwick, PV panel
Can solar power shake up the energy market?
The classical Greek philosopher Socrates believed the ideal house should be warm in winter and cool in summer. With clarity of thought like that, it's easy to see how the great man got his reputation.
Sep 11, 2019 // Solar, USA, BATTERIES, China, Asia, North America, Socrates, Golden Thread, Edmond Becquerel, Charles Fritts, Albert Einstein, Vanguard 1, silicon PV cells
Fastned Charges Up with Solar Power Deal
GLP Clean Energy partners with Fastned for 16.2-MWp solar installation in the Netherlands, supporting sustainable practices in transportation sector. Exciting momentum in clean energy efforts.
Feb 23, 2024 // Storage, Europe, Netherlands, GLP Clean Energy
Reducing PV panel temperature level with stage modification products
A team of scientists from India is attempting to use an unique stage adjustment product to control temperature level in copper, selenium as well as indium photovoltaic panels. Stage modification products are compounds that can saving thermal power, enabling the stablizing of temperature level.
Apr 24, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, India, Asia, PV panel