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Canadian Solar trumpets new cell conversion efficiency breakthrough
Canadian Solar has attained what it describes as a new milestone for PV cell conversion efficiency, taking five months to break its own record in the field.
Sep 18, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Canadian Solar, wafer, GCL-Poly, p5, multicrystalline, isfh, mono PERC cells, Dr. Shawn Qu
Softbank injects another $10m into Swedish dye-sensitized solar specialist Exeger
The Japanese multinational lender is making its second investment in the Swedish start-up. The funds will help the company ship its first products next year.
Sep 9, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Asia, Softbank Group, Exeger, Giovanni Fili, Shigeki Miwa, Japan.
Maxeon To Build US Solar Factory: 3-GW Impact
Maxeon Solar Technologies plans to build a 3-GW solar cell and panel factory in Albuquerque, NM, creating 1,800 jobs and increasing the company's total North American solar panel capacity to 4.8 GW. DOE loan and tax credits are eligible for the project.
Aug 11, 2023 // Manufacturing News, USA, North America, Maxeon
Ceara Sets Off 195-MW Solar Complex
CGN Brasil has embarked on a major project: constructing a 195-MW solar complex in Ceara, Brazil. BRL 650 million will be invested to generate 370,000 MWh of renewable energy, enough to power 240,000 homes. Ceara is now a major player in the energy game, with 643GW of solar power, 94GW of onshore wind, and 117GW of offshore wind.
Dec 18, 2023 // Plants, PV Power Plant, Brasil, CGN Brasil
Top Energy Storage Batteries ETFs
With the global shift toward cleaner energy sources, the demand for energy storage solutions is growing. This provides promising prospects to ETF investors who
Aug 18, 2024
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
Sustainable Power: Northvolt Secures $400m
Northvolt has secured a $400M investment from IMCO to expand their battery production capacity, with a focus on clean energy manufacturing, regional sourcing, and closed-loop circularity through recycling. This investment supports meaningful capital deployment for the energy transition and managing ESG risks.
Jun 21, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Canada, NORTHVOLT, Sweden, Europe, North America, Imco
KPI Green Powers Up 22MW Solar Park for Aditya Birla
KPI Green Energy Ltd - contracted to install 22.3-MWp photovoltaic park & secure contracts for 2.7 MW projects. With 115 MW total capacity, the company is aiming for 1GW by 2025.
Nov 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Park, KPI Green, Aditya Birla
Large solar projects move forward in Chile
Mainstream Renewable Power is establishing the $934 million Huemul wind and also PV project, the 2nd stage of the $1.8 billion Andes Renovables renewable resource system, which is anticipated to have a complete ability of 1.3 GW when finished. A 3rd stage is currently in the funding stage.
Sep 3, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Chile, South america, mainstream renewable power
Atlantica cuts ribbon at 20-MW solar farm in Colombia
London-based business Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (NASDAQ: AY) inaugurated on Friday the 20-MW La Sierpe solar PV farm in Colombia, its very first solar investment in the country, it introduced.
Jan 31, 2022 // Plants, South america, Colombia, solar farm, Atlantica
Alter Enersun obtains permits to develop 262 MWp of solar in Spain
Spanish solar energy developer Alter Enersun has secured building and construction licences to start developing 262 MWp of solar farms in the city of Huelva, southerly Spain, the city board said on Monday.
Mar 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, solar farm, Alter Enersun
Scatec makes progress with 531-MW solar project in Brazil
Norwegian firm Scatec ASA (OSL: SCATC) introduced on Thursday it has actually made its very first drawdown under a USD-243-million (EUR 225.31 m) non-recourse loan center as construction of the 531-MW Mendubim solar project in Brazil remains in development.
Mar 24, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Scatec, South america, Brazil, Solar Project
EC okays TotalEnergies' buyout of Total Eren
The European Commission (EC) has actually given the go-ahead to French oil as well as gas giant TotalEnergies SE's plan to obtain the remaining 70% stake in domestic renewables-focused independent power producer (IPP) Total Eren.
Apr 20, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, european commission, TotalEnergies
Italy's Beltrame to invest 200 mln euro in Romania's COS Targoviste, construct PV park
Italian steel bars and also unique steels manufacturer AFV Beltrame Group stated on Thursday that it intends to spend 200 million euro ($210 million) to upgrade the recently-acquired Targoviste special steel plant, COS Targoviste, in Romania and also to develop a photovoltaic or pv park with an installed capacity of 100-120 MW.
Jun 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Europe, Romania, PV Power Plant, Beltrame, COS Targoviste
California Takes Step Forward to 100% Renewables
California leads the way to a greener future Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of clean energy bills to install highway solar, increase efficiency, tap into wave energy, and fund transportation for the next decade - an ambitious plan to achieve 100% clean energy.
Oct 10, 2023 // Policy, California, USA, North America, Gavin Newsom