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BB Energy targets Africa solar, storage space markets with Solarcentury Africa bargain
Independent energy trader BB Energy (BBE) has actually set its sights on Africa's solar and storage space market by getting Solarcentury's Africa-facing division for an undisclosed sum.
Apr 14, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, solar-storage, bb energy, solarcentury africa, Jason de Carteret, Mohamed Bassante
Commercial solar rooftops dominate as India nears 6 GW
Bridge to India figures show dominance of Chinese inverters, which provided practically 80% of installs from July last year to the end of June.
Sep 16, 2020 // Plants, Commercial, Rooftop PV, India, Asia, rooftop PV, Cleantech Solar, Growatt
What is Maximum power point (MPP)?
A point on the I-V characteristic of a solar panel under illumination, at which the product of voltage and current is
Sep 13, 2023
In theory, 2 layers are much better than one for solar-cell performance
Solar cells have actually come a long way, however affordable, thin film solar cells are still far behind extra pricey, crystalline solar cells in performance. Now, a team of scientists recommends that utilizing 2 thin films of different products may be the way to head to develop budget friendly, slim film cells with around 34% effectiveness.
Sep 16, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, efficiency, Akhlesh Lakhtakia
Lightsource BP finishes 260MW Texas solar
Effect project stands for a financial investment of $250m and also is built on land rented from local landowners
Jan 15, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Solar, Texas, Lightsource BP, North America, Kevin Smith, solar farm
FTC Solar changes Chief Executive Officer in the middle of 'difficult operational setting'
US tracker manufacturer FTC Solar will replace its Chief Executive Officer Tony Etnyre after two-and-a-half years in the function with ex-SunEdison and semiconductor company senior officer Sean Hunkler.
Sep 16, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, ftc solar, Tony Etnyre
Sunlight Financial protects 2B in solar funding through increased collaboration with Tech CU
Sunlight Financial has actually revealed that Tech CU, a Silicon Valley-based lending institution, has dedicated to money an additional virtually $2.5 billion in property solar and storage space systems sold and also installed by Sunlight partners over the following three years, broadening upon a long-lasting collaboration in between Sunlight and Tech CU that started in 2015.
Mar 22, 2021 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, New York, North America, Tech CU, Matt Potere, Sunlight Financial, Todd Harris
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies secures more financing for solar silicon wafer manufacturing process
Manufacturer of silicon wafer production equipment Leading Edge Equipment Technologies announced today the closing of $7.6 million in Series A financing led by Prime Impact Fund, Clean Energy Ventures as well as DSM Venturing.
Oct 27, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, solar silicon wafer, Matthew Nordan, Rick Schwerdtfeger, Alison Greenlee
Tesla Owner Mines Right Up To $800 A Month In Crypto With His Car
CNBC has actually shared the story of Siraj Raval, an owner of a Tesla Model 3 that has tried different methods of mining cryptocurrencies. His setup includes cost-free bitcoin mining software program on his Mac mini M1, which is powered by plugging an inverter right into the 12-volt power socket in the center console of his Model 3.
Jan 10, 2022 // Transport, Blockchain, TESLA, Elon Musk, mining, Bitcoin, Siraj Raval, Chris Allessi, Ohio River Vally Institute
Strong winds flip cars competing in the World Solar Challenge
A solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia.
Oct 16, 2019 // Transport, Australia, World Solar Challenge, Oceania, Chris Selwood
EIB backs new USD-500m renewables fund for emerging markets
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Monday announced commitments of USD 100 million (EUR 97m) to Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund that will invest in renewable resource projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and also Central Asia.
Nov 14, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, eib
Reliable rooftop solar+ storage without MPPT
A German study group is attempting to determine whether the mix of solar as well as storage with straight combining as well as without the help of optimal power point tracking (MPPT) electronics is possible. According to its findings, this particular configuration may be reliable, yet it will likely require special panels and batteries.
Jun 26, 2020 // Technology, Residential, Storage, Germany, Europe, MPPT
Trina Solar With Global PV Launches 445W PV Modules for Rooftops
Global PV and smart energy provider Trina Solar has launched a new generation of rooftop modules: the Vertex S+ n type dual-glass product line, with output power reaching 445W, the highest in an area of less than 2 square meters.
Feb 24, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Rooftop PV, solar panel, Trina Solar
Eurowind intends to mount 2.5 GW of clean energy parks in Denmark
Danish renewables developer Eurowind Energy A/S revealed today that it will set up 5 land-based multi-technology energy centres in Denmark over the coming years, with plans to set up around 2.5 GW of clean power capacity throughout the websites.
Jul 7, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Denmark, clean energy park
Boom Power secures planning for 50MW solar
Developer expects to commence building the project in East Yorkshire in mid-2023
Nov 29, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Boom Power