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What is Photovoltaic (PV) device?
A solid state device converting sunlight directly to DC electricity. A solar PV device can be composed of various semiconductor materials, such as silicon,
Sep 13, 2023
Sonnedix acquires Spanish solar farm
The Fraile project lately went into commercial procedures
Nov 14, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Sonnedix, Europe, solar farm
Sonnedix inaugurates Spanish solar farm
Politicians sign up with company execs for ribbon-cutting of 50MW plant in Badajoz
Apr 21, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Sonnedix, Europe, solar farm
Biggest US Solar Project Cancelled On Aesthetic Grounds
The cancellation notes the biggest pushback to a solar project in the United States till date. Local resistance to projects is not distinct to the United States, and is a concern in higher population locations like India as well.
Jul 27, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, arevia power, International, Solar Project
JRE enters Taiwan with 1.8-MW solar plant acquisition
Japan Renewable Energy Corp (JRE) announced today it has obtained the 1.8-MW Big Canal solar plant in Taiwan.
Mar 5, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Taiwan, PV Power Plant, JRE
Researchers create molecule to store solar energy
Researchers at Linkoping University, Sweden, have created a molecule that takes in power from sunshine as well as shops it in chemical bonds. A feasible long-lasting use of the molecule is to catch solar power efficiently and save it for later on consumption. The current outcomes have actually been released in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, JACS.
Sep 2, 2020 // Technology, Sweden, Europe, Bo Durbeej
Land vs transmission: Dilemma with India’s 55GW Pakistan border solar and wind plans
With land procurement continuing to hold back India’s PV sector, the government is considering up to 55GW of solar and wind projects along the border with Pakistan where there is an abundance of barren lands.
Oct 23, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, Vinay Rustagi, Rajasthan, gujarat, Anand Kumar
A New Off-Road Electric Truck Concept Boasts Bat Wing-Shaped Solar Panels
A multi-purpose electrical truck with a 400-mile range.
Dec 27, 2021 // Transport, USA, North America, Wolfgang, Thundertuck, EV truck
Toyota to develop ever driving solar car
Japanese Corporations Toyota Motor and Sharp collaborate with NEDO to make a brand new e-car powered by solar with no need for charging. Based on the most efficient solar panels, the developers are working to create a solar battery powerful enough to let a car drive forever.
Jan 16, 2020 // Transport, Japan, Toyota, NEDO, Asia
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
This solar-powered device produces energy and cleans water at the same time
Still a prototype, the machine could one day help curb electricity and freshwater shortages
Jul 12, 2019 // Technology, Peng Wang, Jun Zhou, Saudi Arabia, Thuwal, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, George Ni, Asia
Tata Power Launches 431-MW Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh
Tata Power’s new 431-MW solar park in Neemuch transforms clean energy potential, increasing capacity to 5.4 GW and slashing CO2 emissions by 780,300 tonnes!
Dec 3, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tata power, PV Power Plant, Madhya Pradesh
Aussies Heat Ceramics to 1450F with Solar Power
Unlock the power of the sun with breakthrough concentrated solar power. Australian scientists have pushed thermal energy storage to new heights, heating ceramic particles to 803°C & storing it for up to 15 hours. This could be a key to low-cost renewable energy for Australia & beyond.
Nov 13, 2023 // Technology, Australia, Oceania
Enphase IQ8 microinverters currently delivering in the U.S.
Enphase Energy introduced that it has started manufacturing shipments of IQ8 microinverters for customers in North America.
Dec 28, 2021 // Inverters, USA, Enphase Energy, North America, Badri Kothandaraman, IQ8 microinverter
Qatar solar testing facility ‘open for business’
After more than six years of scientific and technical research efforts in the solar sector, the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) is now targeting a major role in the industry itself.
Sep 9, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Grids, pv modules, Asia, Qatar, r&d, qeeri, testing, Dr. Veronica Bermudez Benito