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Tandem solar cell globe record: New branch in the NREL graph
Tandem cells combine 2 various semiconductors that convert various parts of the light spectrum into electric power. Metal-halide perovskite substances primarily make use of the noticeable parts of the spectrum, while CIGS semiconductors convert rather the infrared light.
Sep 1, 2020 // Technology, NREL, Germany, solar cells, Europe, Steve Albrecht, Marko Jost, CIGS cells, Christian Kaufmann
New study reveals tricks to solar success
A new research study shows how scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) attained a world record in solar cell efficiency.
Jan 23, 2021 // Technology, Australia, solar cells, perovskite, Oceania, efficiency, ANU, Australian National University, Tom White, Jun Peng, Daniel Walter
New MPPT formula for bidirectional inverter layout
A recently recommended inverter layout counts on a solar cost controller including optimal power point tracking. It is based upon a fabricated fish-swarm formula, which supplies high convergence speeds, flexibility, mistake tolerance, and also accuracy.
Aug 27, 2020 // Technology, Inverters, China, Asia, MPPT
Saudi Arabia to back clean energy makers, developers via new loan scheme
Saudi Arabia is expanding the reach of its 105 billion riyal (US$28 billion) industrial fund to spur renewables through loans to component manufacturers, to independent power projects and to projects spearheaded by firms in other industries.
Sep 30, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Saudi Arabia, tender, Asia, auction, green loan, Mohammad bin Salman
Sunpro Solar initially to install new NeON LG solar panel in US
Sunpro Solar reports that they will be the initial solar service provider in the U.S. to set up the new series of LG NeON 355 watts photovoltaic panels.
Sep 15, 2020 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Sunpro Solar, NeON LG solar panel, David Chang, Dean Scott
New Jersey is home to the country’s largest floating solar array
Ciel & Terre USA, floating solar power systems providers, in conjunction with Solar Renewable Energy and RETTEW are pleased to announce the completion of its Hydrelio floating solar solution for a 4.4.-MW floating array on the town of Sayreville, New Jersey’s pre-treatment water storage pond. This represents the largest floating solar array installed in North America to date.
Oct 21, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, USA, New Jersey, floating PV, North America, Ciel & Terre USA, Solar Renewable Energy, RETTEW, Dan Frankel, Jason Wert, Chris Bartle
Why Enphase Energy, JinkoSolar, and Daqo New Energy Stocks All Popped
Solar energy stocks have a new best friend.
Jul 23, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Enphase Energy, JinkoSolar, Daqo New Energy
Australia National University hits new perovskite efficiency record
Scientists at the institution have achieved 21.6% efficiency with a perovskite cell measuring 1cm². The landmark has been verified as a new world record for perovskites at this size.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, USA, South Korea, Australia, Asia, Oceania, Australia National University, North America, Ulsan National Institute of Science, U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Thomas White
New algorithm to limit the huge list of prospective batt materials
A group of American scientists have selected 133 thousand prospective molecules for batt electrolyte from the list of 166bn with the help of newly created machine learning algorithm. The new approach is said to minimize the cost of computational examination without compromising the investigation accuracy.
Dec 3, 2019 // Technology, Storage, USA, North America, Li-ion
Midsummer begins trading for new green bond listed at Nasdaq Stockholm
Midsummer rang the opening bell at Nasdaq Stockholm on Thursday, with the solar energy technology company signaling the start of trading for its new green bond.
Aug 23, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, green bond, midsummer, Sven Lindström
ET Solar unveils brand-new 525/545 W bifacial module series
The Elite Plus module collection has a front-side performance ranging from 20.0% to 20.7%. The half-cut panel includes a clear backsheet.
Jul 24, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, bifacial, Asia, ET Solar, PV module, efficiency
A brand-new principle for heat-recovery solar cells
Scientists in Japan have actually shown a brand-new idea for a 'heat-recovery' solar cell, which they assert has the prospective to surpass the academic restriction for cell effectiveness. They state, nevertheless, that an appropriate product for the power filtering system layers is yet to be recognized. The cell is outfitted with a 100-micron thick silicon absorber, 2 electrodes as well as carrier-energy filtering system layers positioned in between the absorber and also electrodes.
May 19, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Japan, solar cells, Asia, HERC, Kenji Kamide
Energy Harbor partners with Standard Power in Ohio for nuclear Bitcoin mining power
US Treasure Secretary Janet Yellen admonished Bitcoin mining throughout a New York city Times DealBook seminar stating:
It's a very ineffective way to conduct
Jul 14, 2021 // Blockchain, USA, North America, Bitcoin, Ohio, Bitcoin mining, Energy Harbor, Standard Power, Maxim Serezhin
Sicona Safeguards AU$ 3.7 M to Expand Battery Materials Tech
of Riverstone Holdings, with significant participation by Chaos Ventures (New York), Bandera Capital (Australia), SDGx Ventures (Singapore), and numerous
Aug 12, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, Australia, Oceania, Christiaan Jordaan, Kevin Wang, Riverstone Holdings, Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd
New electrolyte enables high efficiency of secure, sustainable zinc batteries
Scientists led by an Oregon State University scientist have developed a new electrolyte that elevates the efficiency of the zinc metal anode in zinc batteries to almost 100%, an innovation on the way to an alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage.
Mar 28, 2023 // Technology, Storage, Oregon State University, lithium-ion battery, efficiency, Zinc Battery, Xiulei "David" Ji