Search
Authorities of Taiwan introduce new solar tariffs
The draft FIT program is expecting approval before the turn of the year. Payment for large-scale solar systems is likely to fall by 2.2 percent. As for small residential installations, the reduction will probably constitute 0.34 percent. Only solar solutions based on highly efficient modules and those located on isolated islands will be granted with some bonus.
Dec 10, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Tariffs, PV plants, Taiwan, Bureau of Energy
Spain progresses with new renewables public auctions
The Council of Ministers has urgently accepted imperial mandates to regulate the clean energy purchase rounds as well as procedures for the grid connection of huge range projects.
Jul 15, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, Spain, Europe
Revolutionizing Perovskite Solar Cells: New Material Breakthrough
Revolutionize solar energy with a breakthrough material from Lithuanian chemists. Improved efficiency and stability for perovskite solar cells. Patent filed, commercialization potential high.
Mar 20, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Kaunas University of Technology, KTU
Ingeteam unveils new 1500 V string inverter
The Spanish manufacturer said the new three-phase device may reach a power output of 160 kWac in a single 75kg unit. The inverter features 1500 Vdc technology and is said to be able to reach a power output of 161 kW (AC) in a single 75kg unit.
Oct 8, 2019 // Inverters, Spain, Europe, Ingeteam
23.7% Solar Cell: A New Monolith Perovskite-PERC
New research from the Netherlands has led to the creation of a monolithic perovskite-PERC tandem solar cell with a tunnel recombination junction, achieving an efficiency of 23.7%. This technology is expected to be beneficial for scaling up to larger sizes.
Aug 25, 2023 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, Netherlands, Eindhoven University of Technology, TNO, TNO/Holst Centre, Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems, EIRES
Large Brattleboro solar array has new owner
One of the largest solar arrays in Vermont has a new owner.
Oct 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Canada, Vermont, North America, Brattleboro, Robert Sher, Bob Spencer
Nigeria introduced new solar program
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has released a new program to give 25 million Nigerians with tidy, risk-free and also cost effective electrical power. The effort as part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) will turn out 5 million brand-new solar links in off-grid communities throughout the nation.
Dec 3, 2020 // Residential, Grids, Africa, Nigeria
New York Funds Energy Storage On Long Island
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced a funding opportunity for both residential and commercial energy storage on Long Island.
Jul 8, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA, Cuomo’s Green New Deal, NYSERDA and PSEG-LI
New material proposed for perovskite solar cells
A new type of product for solar cells was proposed by specialists of the Ural Federal University (UrFU) as well as the Institute of Organic Synthesis of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences together with their associates. The compounds found will considerably decrease the cost of solar cell production. The article was released in the New Journal of Chemistry.
Oct 31, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, Ural Federal University, Gennady Rusinov
Safari Energy Offers New Solar Financial Solution
New York City-based solar partner Safari Energy has launched a new solar financial solution.
Jul 30, 2019 // Technology, USA, New York, John Nordeman, Safari Energy, PPL Corp, Triox Capital, SunEdison, North America
Safari Energy Offers New Solar Financial Solution
New York City-based solar partner Safari Energy has launched a new solar financial solution.
Aug 1, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Solar, USA, New York, Solar, John Nordeman, Safari Energy, Matt Rudey, PPL Corp., North America
Fimer Launches 2 New Platforms For Utility Segment
FIMER, a leading global gamer in the manufacturing of solar inverters and also billing solutions for electric mobility, opened up the business's 'virtual' doors to the globe for the very first time. The business is welcoming clients and partners from over 100 countries to join a truly ingenious 360 ° Virtual Tour on 22 June.
Jun 4, 2021 // Software, Fimer, utility scale, central inverters, Electric Mobility, fiippo carzaniga, launch of new inverters, virtual tour
New membrane layer promises cheaper electrolysis
A novel anion exchange membrane layer has been developed by German chemical company Evonik. Its designers assert it can make hydrogen generation cheaper, as the cells used for electrolysis featuring the tool would not need rare-earth elements.
Aug 19, 2020 // Technology, Storage, Germany, Europe, Evonik, Oliver Conradi
First Solar Expands Ohio Operations with New Distribution Hub
First Solar is making strategic moves to increase production capacity in Ohio, with plans for a new distribution centre, expanded module production, and a research and development centre. Their goal is to achieve a 14 GW production footprint in the US by 2026.
Jan 22, 2024 // Manufacturing News, USA, First Solar, North America, Ohio
Stable 25% Efficiency: New Perovskite Solar Design
Groundbreaking design for perovskite solar cells boosts performance and stability, with 25.3% power-conversion efficiency measured in the lab and 95% of peak performance after 1000 hours of testing. Unlock the potential of PSCs for commercial applications!
Oct 24, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency