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The major floating PV plant in Saemangeum (South Korea) stands up for its rights
The Ministry of National Defense of South Korea assures that a major floating PV generator that is planned to be located in the Saemangeum tidal flat will give no impact on military flight and landing operations of United States military forces based nearby.
Nov 4, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, South Korea, floating PV, Asia, Choi Hyun-soo
Worm drive for more accurate heliostat calibration
Global generation of solar powered energy is actively expanding. According BloombergNEF, it is likely to increase from the current 2 percent of the global electricity production up to 22 percent by the middle of the century.
Dec 2, 2019 // Technology, Plants, Large-Scale, California, USA, North America, CSP plant, Concentrated solar power
American scientists find way for efficiently conversion of photons by silicon
A scientific group from two U.S.-based universities has discovered how to transfer the energy between the molecules of silicon and organic material. So far, this phenomenon was only theoretical. The discovery has vast prospects for medical, solar power, and quantum computing applications.
Dec 12, 2019 // Technology, USA, silicon, North America, photons
Solar cells with holes pierced in them can be used as windows
UNIST researchers have discovered how to let light through photovoltaic panels. They have made dense micro-holes in a cell, which makes it seen as fully transparent and suitable for window application.
Dec 12, 2019 // Technology, PV panels, Asia, Korea, solar sells, UNIST
New technology for flexible and efficient PV panels
A scientific team from Saudi Arabia has proved that silicon-based PV cells can be efficient and stretchable at the same time. The innovative solution can be used in artificial skin or flexible e-devices.
Dec 30, 2019 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, PV panels, Asia, PV cells, flexible e-devices
Extreme warm may create power shortages in California this summertime as solar result falls-- NERC
California could be at risk of power deficiencies this summertime due to above-normal temperatures affecting solar result, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has actually alerted.
May 18, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, California, USA, Canada, Texas, North America, miso, Jim Robb
STEAG to build new Italian solar park
17MW plant is being constructed on a previous quarry website for KGAL
Jan 27, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, SENS, STEAG Solar Energy Solutions, KGAL, Michael Ebner
Bio-Inspired Solar Devices: Stability & Efficiency Boosted
Penn State scientists have found a cost-effective way to harness nature's wisdom to make more efficient, stable solar cells using perovskite material and synthesized biomolecules. Create larger devices without sacrificing efficiency or sunlight-to-electricity conversion.
Aug 17, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Penn State
Antimony Selenide Tandem Solar Cell Exceeds 20% Efficiency
Breakthrough tandem solar cell exceeds 20% efficiency with antimony selenide and hybrid perovskite materials. A game-changer in solar energy technology.
May 23, 2024 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, Tsinghua University
Dominican Republic's Solar Boom: 140+ MW Added
Dominican Republic's energy sector shines with new solar projects led by Vice President Raquel Pena, boosting renewable capacity and exceeding daily demand.
Jul 1, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dominican Republic, North America, PV Power Plant
NextEnergy Capital Acquires 248-MW Solar Portfolio in Spain
NextEnergy Capital expands solar portfolio in Spain, with 248-MW acquisition marking fourth investment for NextPower V ESG fund. Strong commitment to Iberian market.
Aug 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, nextenergy capital
Cero Launches 48-MWp Agrivoltaic Park in Italy
Cero Generation's Castrum PV park in Lazio merges solar power with agriculture, enhancing sustainability and boosting local economy—a pioneering model for future energy-agriculture synergy.
Jun 23, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant, cero generation
Synhelion Powers Audi with Solar Gasoline Breakthrough
Synhelion powers a 1985 Audi with solar gasoline, marking a breakthrough in renewable energy and cleaner transportation.
Jul 4, 2025 // Transport, Europe, Switzerland, Synhelion, Audi
World's First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Vessel Launched
Meet the Blue Marlin: the world's first hybrid solar-powered inland vessel, revolutionizing shipping with 192 solar panels and cutting-edge energy efficiency.
Jul 9, 2025 // Transport, Europe, Netherlands, Wattlab, HGK
Pacifico Energy Commences Work on 111 MW Solar Plant in Japan
Pacifico Energy has actually revealed that it has start of building of a 111.055 MW (DC) solar energy plant in the Wakayama Prefecture of Japan.
Feb 25, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, Pacifico Energy, solar plant, International