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Ultrathin solar cells get a boost
Rice University engineers have accomplished a new standard in the style of atomically thin solar cells made from semiconducting perovskites, increasing their performance while keeping their capacity to withstand the atmosphere.
Nov 24, 2021 // Technology, USA, solar cells, perovskite, North America, Rice University, efficiency, Aditya Mohite
One-step solution-coating method to advance perovskite solar cell production as well as commercialization
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are taken into consideration an appealing candidate for next-generation photovoltaic innovation with high effectiveness and low manufacturing cost, potentially changing the renewable energy industry. However, the existing layer-by-layer production process presents challenges that have actually hindered the commercialization of this technology.
Apr 21, 2023 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell, perovskite, City University of Hong Kong
TGC snaps up CleanChoice
Acquisition set to fuel company's expansion in United States
May 1, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, TGC, CleanChoice
Econergy Launches 50-MW Battery Storage in Yorkshire
Econergy powers up Yorkshire with its 50-MW battery storage system, marking a major step in the UK’s renewable energy landscape and a bold international expansion.
Oct 11, 2024 // Storage, Yorkshire, Econergy
Haitian Water Group Acquires Heraeus Silver Paste Assets
Haitian Water Group is set to enhance its footprint in the solar sector by acquiring Heraeus Holding's key operations for $68.5 million, forging a brighter future in photovoltaics!
Jan 9, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Haitian Water Group
Egypt Launches 4GW Suez Solar Manufacturing Hub
JA Solar spearheads Egypt’s Atum Solar hub: $210M, 2 GW cells and modules, 840 jobs—boosting North Africa’s PV supply chain with n‑type tech and non‑Chinese routes amid tighter EU rules.
Dec 16, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, JA Solar, Asia, Africa, Egypt, supply chain, Suez Canal Zone
Waaree Taps Oman Polysilicon in $30 Million Deal
Waaree invests $30M to lock Oman polysilicon, ensuring traceable, non-China supply, bankability, and n‑type readiness—powering U.S./Europe growth and 2026–2028 demand with priority volumes.
Dec 22, 2025 // Manufacturing News, polysilicon, supply chain, Waaree Energies, United Solar
AI Demand Propels Record Green Debt Sales
AI-juiced power demand and clearer policies propel record $947B green debt; APAC, China lead, greenium widens, indexes soar—setting up $1.6T boom in 2025 despite Western rollbacks.
Dec 26, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Europe, North America
S2P Wins Grid Access for 70-MW Montenegro Solar
S2P Electric’s 70‑MW Tupan solar clinches CGES grid deal, bringing Trina Solar bifacial power to Niksic and accelerating Montenegro’s renewable push, grid upgrades, and investor confidence across the Balkans.
Mar 12, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Grids, Europe, Montenegro, S2P
Zenith Energy Buys 28-MWp Italian Agrivoltaics Portfolio
Zenith Energy snaps up 28-MWp Italian agrivoltaics—farms + solar, biodiversity-friendly, battery-ready. Streamlined builds, diversified grid nodes, and future storage boost value as markets shift.
Mar 13, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, agrivoltaics, Zenith Energy
Genesis Starts 136-MW Solar, Bolstering NZ Grid
Genesis breaks ground on 136‑MWp NZ solar farm, bringing midday power to hedge droughts, curb gas peakers, and electrify growth with grid‑ready tech—schedule alignment key to secure supply.
Mar 16, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, grid, utility solar, construction, Genesis
Idemitsu Starts 60-MW Azalea Solar-Battery in California
Idemitsu’s 60‑MW Azalea Solar+Storage flips sun to suppertime, powering 20,000 homes under a Sonoma Clean Power PPA, reinforcing CAISO evening peaks with 152‑MWh battery-backed reliability.
Mar 17, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, California, USA, PPA, North America, Idemitsu
Solarigo Snaps Up Skarta’s 13-MWp Finnish Park
Skarta flips a 13‑MWp Finnish solar park to Solarigo, spotlighting Nordic build‑and‑recycle strategy as corporate demand surges and performance ops—not hardware—win returns for both portfolios.
Mar 18, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Finland, Solar Park, acquisition, Solarigo, Skarta
Statkraft Adds 206MW, Takes 40% of Irish Solar
Statkraft sparks 206 MW of new Irish solar, boosting its footprint to 560 MW—over 40% of utility-scale capacity—as Ireland races toward 80% renewables and soaring data-center demand.
Mar 23, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Ireland, Europe, Statkraft, utility solar, energy security, commissioning
Toshiba completes 6.4-MW roof PV plant in Japan
Toshiba Corp (TYO:6502) said on Wednesday it has completed, together with partners, a 6.4-MW rooftop solar setup at the Tahara plant of Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd (TYO:5423) in Aichi prefecture.
Mar 25, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Rooftop PV, Japan, Asia, rooftop PV, Toshiba





