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Sep 13, 2023
Elawan funds 147MW Texas solar
Spanish programmer is progressing two PV projects in the United States state through construction
Jul 12, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, elawan energy
Renewable Properties Develops 30 MW of Solar to Benefit California Households, Who Can’t Install Solar Panels
Renewable Properties announced the signing of PPAs for five projects with PG&E that will bring the benefits of clean solar energy to low-income Californians, totaling nearly 30 MW.
Feb 2, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, PV Power Plant, Renewable Properties
Solar simulators: Application to developing cities
Developing cities seeking to assess their policy and financing options for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) power generation can benefit from the increasing sophistication of rooftop PV simulators.
Oct 23, 2019 // Market Research
Sonnedix switches on 40MW Japan solar
Soma PV plant in Fukushima takes group's portfolio in the nation to 400MW
Mar 1, 2022 // Plants, Japan, Sonnedix, Axel Thiemann, Asia, PV Power Plant
European Energy agrees UK solar collaboration
Company is seeking a minimum of 12 projects along with regional designer Norstar
Dec 3, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Norstar, Rufus Salter, Daniel Badcock
UK Renewables Power NZ Solar Revolution
Lodestone Energy is joining forces with Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West to develop 9 solar parks in NZ. Projects are estimated to generate 500 GWh of electricity annually, enough to power 50,000 homes. HES Aotearoa, Ethical Power NZ taking part in the joint venture. EPC works underway. Be a part of this groundbreaking endeavor.
Oct 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, Lodestone Energy
Adenia Acquires S.Africa Solar Financing Giant
Adenia Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Enfin Energy Finance, the leading South African solar power financing solutions provider. Their purchase marks the first investment from their 5th flagship fund and will help Enfin build over 100MW of solar systems in the next 5 years, simultaneously allowing businesses to become more reliable on grid power and support them in the energy crisis.
Oct 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, South Africa, Adenia
Molecular Bridge Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells
A research team has proposed a novel strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells; using a molecular bridge made of ammonium cations to create a strong connection between layers. Theoretical and experimental studies show promise for top-performing solar cells, with potential for clean energy generation.
Nov 8, 2023 // Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CAS, perovskite solar cells, Pan Xu, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Institute of Solid-State Physics, HIPS
Enstall Acquires Schletter, Expands Solar Offerings
Enstall's acquisition of Schletter Group amplifies its solar offerings, integrating innovative mounting solutions and enhancing global service capabilities for a sustainable future.
Jan 1, 2025 // Plants, Rooftop PV, Schletter, Enstall
Improving solar cell efficiency using nanotechnology
A microscopic quantity of two-dimensional titanium carbide called MXene significantly improves collection of electrical charges in a perovskite solar cell.
Oct 17, 2019 // Technology, Italy, Europe, Asia, Russia, Danila Saranin, NUST MISIS, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Anna Pazniak, Di Carlo, MXenes
EDF introduces Glassthorpe solar plan
French developer eyeing 49.9 MW project in England between Flore and also Upper Heyford
May 24, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables, England, solar farm, Stephen Walls
Huge solar returning to Romania
Complexul Energetic Oltenia, a Romanian coal-fired power manufacturer, intends to develop 310 MW of PV capability throughout 4 websites at one of its centers. The projects belong to the firm's restructuring initiatives as well as decarbonization strategy.
Mar 6, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PV plants, Europe, Romania, Complexul Energetic Oltenia, Virgil Popescu
$3M Boosts Perovskite Solar Mfg.
University of Michigan project backed by $3 million grant from NSF seeks to improve process of semiconductor materials manufacturing for perovskite solar cells. New cyber manufacturing technology may radically transform manufacturing, while protecting company info and worker interests.
Nov 15, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, solar cell, perovskite, University of Michigan
Switzerland plans large scale solar auctions
The Swiss Federal Council intends to increase competition in the solar sector and set fixed tariffs for large PV projects using tenders. The electricity market will be fully opened up in a move industry association Swissolar says will discriminate against PV and threaten the rapid expansion of renewables.
Sep 30, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Tariffs, tender, Europe, auction, Switzerland, Swissolar