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New efficiency record achieved by tandem solar cell
An R&D team from HZB has established a new record for tandem silicon/perovskite solar cells. The cell measured 1 sq cm has achieved 29.15 percent conversion efficiency. The researchers state that the new record of 30 percent is on the way. The achievement has been approved by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Jan 30, 2020 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell
Duke Energy's 76-MW Solar Project in South Carolina
Duke Energy's innovative solar project near a nuclear plant in South Carolina aims to power the Pee Dee region sustainably, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy.
Mar 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Duke Energy, North America, South Carolina, PV Power Plant
RUMSL Tenders for DPR of 950 MW Solar & 600 MW Floating Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh
Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) has released the RfP for the Preparation of DPR for the development of determined Solar Parks in Madhya Pradesh
Jan 19, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, India, tender, floating PV, Asia, solar parks, RUMSL
Rays Power Infra inks 500-MW Solar Pact in India
Rays Power Infra signs MOU with Uttarakhand to build 500-MW solar park, meeting state's power demands and expanding presence into Asia, Middle East, and North Africa. Make the switch to clean energy with this experienced solar plant builder.
Dec 13, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, Rays Power Infra
European Energy Sells Half of Latvian Solar Project
European Energy and Sampension unite to boost Latvia's solar capacity with a 148MW park, advancing the nation's renewable goals by 2030. A promising partnership in sustainable energy!
Dec 23, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, european energy, PV Power Plant, Latvia, Sampension
Making ferroelectric solar cells much better
Researchers claim that utilizing a number of really thin layers of ferroelectric crystals can cause substantially far better ferroelectric solar cell performance. But do not draw the panels off your roofing system yet. Conventional cells are still far more effective than ferroelectric devices-- at the very least, in the meantime.
Aug 16, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, solar efficiency
KGAL Launches 148MW Solar Farm in Italy’s Lazio
KGAL unveils a 148MW solar park in Tuscany, enhancing Italy's green energy footprint and showcasing innovative financing strategies for a sustainable future.
Jan 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, solar farm, KGAL
Dhamma Energy gets risk in French solar farm
International solar programmer Dhamma Energy announces the acquisition of the staying 50% stake in the 12 MWp Lanas solar park in France from its co-shareholder, the driver Urbasolar.
Apr 5, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, France, Europe, Dhamma Energy, solar farm, Olivier Crambade, Nicolas Fasquelle
Solar Inventions finds making companion as well as customer of its 'configurable current cells'
A year after Solar Inventions took starting point in the U.S. Department of Energy's American-Made Solar Prize competitors, the firm announced that Georgia-based business solar developer Cherry Street Energy has placed a 20-MW order for photovoltaic panels making use of Solar Inventions' C3 innovation.
Oct 8, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Cherry Street Energy, Ben Damiani, Solar Inventions
Yellow Door Energy Secures 24.5-MWp Solar Deal in South Africa
Yellow Door Energy partners with Powerx to boost South Africa's green energy with a 24.5-MWp solar park, advancing sustainable development and energy transition goals.
Mar 12, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, South Africa, Yellow Door Energy
CPV-solar thermal system providing LCOE of $0.03/ kWh.
Researchers have actually created a device to generate electricity as well as vapor at the same time. The system is stated to offer 85.1% efficiency and also supply steam at approximately 248 degrees Celsius. The converter incorporates III-- V, triple-junction solar cells as well as a high-efficiency solar thermal system based upon parabolic trough enthusiasts.
Jul 16, 2020 // Technology, USA, North America, efficiency, Louisiana
Gensol Lands ₹7.8 Billion Solar Project in Maharashtra
Gensol Engineering clinches a ₹7.8 billion solar park contract in Maharashtra, showcasing their expertise in complete solar solutions and sustainable energy growth.
Nov 4, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, maharashtra, Solar Project, Gensol Engineering
RWE Breaks Ground on 150-MW Solar Project in Illinois
RWE AG breaks ground on 150-MW solar park in Illinois, boosting renewables portfolio and creating jobs. McCarthy Building Companies Inc to construct plant for utility credits sale.
Jun 12, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Illinois, RWE AG, Solar Projecе
800MW Solar/Storage: Elements Green's Great North Road Project
Elements Green unveils plans for an 800-MW/1000 MW DC solar park with battery energy storage in England. Great North Road Solar Park to provide green electricity to 400,000 homes/year. Now working to determine best areas for panels, infrastructure. DCO submission planned for Spring 2025. A Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Nov 2, 2023 // Plants, Storage, UK, Europe, Elements Green
EnBW ushers in Allmendingen solar farm
13MW project started supplying power previously this year
Jun 2, 2023 // Plants, enbw, solar farm