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German-French scientists develop ultra-thin GaAs solar cell with 19.9% efficiency
The researchers have developed a new manufacturing process by using an ultra-thin absorbing layer made of 205-nanometer-thick gallium arsenide (GaAs) and a nanostructured back mirror.
Aug 7, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, France, Germany, solar cell, GaAs, Fraunhofer ISE, C2N
Newly developed material for radiative cooling of photovoltaics
The researchers from Spain have developed a material claimed to provide radiative cooling as well as self-purification of e-devices which are subject to critical heating when operating, such as photovoltaic cells. The heat emitter allows decreasing the day-hours temp of the silicon substrate by about 14 degrees C.
Nov 12, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Spain, Europe, photovoltaic, radiative cooling
EU solar installs beat record in 2021 as well as growth proceeds
A brand-new report by SolarPower Europe reveals 2021 was the very best year for solar installations in the EU with a record-breaking 25.9 GW of solar (PV) capacity connected to the grid.
Dec 30, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Market Research, Walburga Hemetsberger, Europe, SolarPower Europe
RWE and also badenova reveal plan for German hydrogen center
The site would certainly make use of electrical power created from the Rhine to run a 50MW electrolyser
Apr 19, 2023 // Storage, Solar to Fuel, Germany, Europe, rwe, green hydrogen, Sopna Sury
Bringing US Jobs Back: Nextracker Launches Nevada Facility
Nextracker Inc and Unimacts launch dedicated manufacturing line in Las Vegas to produce steel components for US solar tracker projects, supporting gigawatts of utility-scale projects annually with potential to reach projects in Indiana and Kentucky. Plant to operate with 100 staff, potential to double by 2024.
Sep 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Nextracker, Solar Tracker, Unimacts
Inox Clean Buys Boviet Solar’s 3-GW NC Plant
Inox Clean Energy snaps up Boviet Solar’s U.S. assets in a $750M deal—adding a 3GW North Carolina module factory and boosting America-made solar supply-chain capacity.
May 15, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Inox Clean, Boviet Solar's
Solar Industry Vows to Lead Power Generation in the 2020s
WASHINGTON, D.C. - When energy and climate analysts look back on the 2020s, they will see a transformed energy landscape dominated by new solar energy
Jan 8, 2020 // Market Research, Abigail Ross Hopper, solar jobs, deployment, Climate, Consumer Protection
New Intl Consortium to Breakthrough High-Tech Mirrors Made Use Of in Solar Plants
The United State Department of Energy's (DOE's) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), signed up with by companions at Sandia National Laboratories and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, has revealed the launch of the Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon): a worldwide initiative to drive down the cost of heliostats.
Dec 23, 2021 // Technology, USA, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, North America, Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, Heliostat Consortium, U.S Department of Energy
FIMER Powers BESS at Capgemini
Capgemini, the IT multinational firm, has partnered with FIMER on a revolutionary project that will reduce 70,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and use 100% renewable energy. FIMER supplied three 2MVA PCS bidirectional converters for two office campuses in India. With Black Start Mode/Grid forming mode, the PCS can form the grid during outages.
Aug 30, 2023 // Storage, Inverters, RPO, capgemini, BESS System, FIMER Inverters
Utilitas Building Tallinn's Resplendent Solar Park
Utilitas is building the largest solar park in Tallinn: 9.3MW capacity, 15,600 dual-sided solar panels, and €8M investment with the goal to reduce carbon footprints and increase clean energy. Join existing power plants and solar park at Väo complex - on track to become carbon neutral by 2022.
Nov 29, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tallinn, PV Power Plant, Utilitas
Origis Energizes Mississippi Solar-BESS Combo for TVA
Origis Energy shines bright in Mississippi with the launch of Golden Triangle II, the state's first solar-plus-storage project. More to come with Golden Triangle I and Optimist!
May 30, 2024 // Storage, USA, Mississippi, North America, Origis Energy, Golden Triangle II
After Record 2021, Roof Solar Likely To Face Headwinds In Australia
In this occasional Country collection for 2022, we begin with Australia, where 2021 was a standout year for solar. What does 2022 hold? As well as how will Australia keep expanding its sustainable base?
Jan 24, 2022 // Rooftop PV, Australia, Oceania, green hydrogen, curtailment, International, Suncable, Australian Photovoltaic Institute, Big Battery, Institute for Sustainable Futures
Energy without borders
Germany has long been a global leader in driving acceptance of clean technologies through its progressive energy policies and regulations. Its influence in addressing climate change extends well beyond its borders, and the country is taking an active role to support the global energy transition through international cooperation. Germany has bilateral energy partnerships with approximately 20 countries, and its strong partnership with California is focused on creating a route to the future – a carbon-neutral one. State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy Andreas Feicht met with pv magazine to discuss the country’s partnership with California, and its journey toward decarbonization.
Oct 10, 2019 // Opinions, Solar, Solar to Fuel, California, USA, Germany, Europe, North America, Andreas Feicht, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels
Columbus Sells 3.48 MW Solar Projects to GoldenPeaks
Columbus Energy advances its solar divestment strategy, selling 3.48 MW to GoldenPeaks, boosting the investor's renewable portfolio in a 28 MW deal.
Apr 18, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PV Power Plant, Columbus Energy, GoldenPeaks
Portugal drafts new rules to boost rooftop solar
The regulations will come into effect on January 1 and will improve upon the regime introduced in 2014. The new provisions will for the first time provide a legislative framework for energy communities and storage deployment.
Oct 25, 2019 // Policy, Rooftop PV, Portugal, Europe, rooftop PV, Twitter, João Galamba







