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Oz designer reveals 950MW PV-plus-storage plan
Maoneng claims the hub would certainly have a 550MW solar farm linked to a 400MW battery
May 2, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Morris Zhou, Maoneng, Oz
Advancement of photovoltaics that can be applied like paint for real-life application
Scientists in Korea have efficiently established a high-efficiency large-area organic solution processable solar cell by controlling the speed at which the option of basic materials for solar cells ended up being strengthened after being covered.
Sep 9, 2020 // Technology, Asia, Korea, solar cell, efficiency, KIST, Hae Jung Son
Germanium use reduced in GaAs solar cells by new two-step process
Researchers from Canada have unveiled a new germanium deposition process which is said to eliminate threading dislocations and be significantly cheaper than previous approaches. The scientists say their technique creates nanovoids on the surface of the germanium layer which can attract and annihilate undesirable dislocations.
Oct 8, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Canada, Fraunhofer ISE, North America, Sheerbroke University
ACWA Power Attains Financial Close for 1500 MW Sudair Solar Plant
Using bi-facial components with tracking innovation, the plant is expected to be with the ability of powering 185,000 houses, while countering nearly 2.9 million lots of discharges annually.
Aug 16, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, ACWA Power, PV Power Plant, NREP, National Renewable Energy Program, Public Investment Fund, PIF
New 3D/2D Perovskite Solar Cells Hit 26.05% Efficiency
Breakthrough solar technology! A collaborative team achieves a record 26.05% efficiency in perovskite solar cells, combining unique materials and techniques for lasting power and commercial potential.
Jan 30, 2025 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, KAUST, Korea University
Coles signs PPA for three solar farms in Australia
The Australian supermarket giant will purchase more than 70% of the electricity generated by three solar power plants to be built and operated by Metka EGN outside the regional centers of Wagga Wagga, Corowa and Junee, in the state of New South Wales – the equivalent of 10% of the company’s national electricity usage.
Aug 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, Molycop, Metka EGN, Coles, Terrain Solar, Mytilineos Holdings, Chairman David, Steven Cain, Thinus Keeve, Simec Zen Energy
Enviromena secures authorization for Welsh solar farm
The 9MW project marks the business's initial project in Wales
Nov 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solar farm, Wales, Enviromena, Lee Adams
Solar's Record Drop: Prices, Coal, Grid Demand
Australia's electricity grid is transforming: Renewables pushed prices down by 71%, solar set wholesale price on 72% of intervals and 10GW of new projects under construction. Don't miss out on saving money and ensuring reliability with renewable energy.
Oct 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania
GSEO Completes Hybrid Solar-Storage Project in Oz
Victory Hill Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities (GSEO) completes phase 2 of the solar and storage hybrid system in Australia with the addition of a 4.95MW two-hour battery energy storage system. GSEO continues to optimize the grid connection for better renewable power availability.
Jul 11, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Solar Project, GSEO
RPC's Solar Expansion: 1 GW Development Pact in Finland
Renewable Power Capital makes a powerful entrance into the Finnish solar market with a 1-GW development pact with Aurinkokarhu Oy. Exciting times ahead for renewable energy in Finland!
Mar 28, 2024 // Plants, Commercial, Europe, Finland, Renewable Power Capital
NSW Accelerates Grid-Connection for 2 GW Batteries
NSW government grants $8.4 million to fast-track battery energy storage projects, including the massive Waratah Super Battery, ensuring completion by 2025-2026.
May 23, 2024 // Storage, Grids, new south wales
700-MW Solar Project in NSW Acquired by Pacific Partnerships
Pacific Partnerships secures rights to massive solar park in NSW, set to power 280,000 homes with cutting-edge battery storage technology.
Jun 18, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Pacific Partnerships
Edify Energy links Australia's biggest PV farm to struggling area of grid
The 275 MW (AC)/ 333 MW (DC) Darlington Point Solar Farm includes two synchronous condensers.
Aug 26, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, Oceania, Edify Energy, Octopus, Alex Wonhas
Tesla gigafactory orders see LG Chem supplant BYD as third biggest global battery supplier
The Chinese e-mobility company has been hammered since Beijing’s abrupt reduction of electric vehicle subsidies in the summer. Korean outfit LG Chem’s shipment volumes have gone in the opposite direction.
Oct 20, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Storage, Transport, storage, LG CHEM, TESLA, China, Asia, BYD, CATL
Tunisia-based 5 MW solar facility supplemented with 2.2 MW of storage
Major Italy-based oil and gas producer has completed an off-grid solar-plus-storage project in Tunisia. Earlier, it commissioned a similar 10-megawatt installation in Pakistan. The Tunisian project was deployed in collaboration with local state-owned ETAP.
Dec 12, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Grids, solar-plus-storage, Tunisia, Africa, Eni