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Halton Borough Council celebrates brand-new solar farm to power arena
Halton Borough Council is commemorating the completion of a new solar farm, set to power the DCBL Stadium Halton.
Oct 28, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, UK, Europe, solar farm, Halton Borough Council, Cllr Stef Nelson, Ernie Shelton
Harmony Energy to make UK solar debut with first 30MW selection in Yorkshire
Renewables programmer Harmony Energy has actually protected preparing authorization from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for its initial solar site in the UK.
Oct 29, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, UK, Europe, Harmony Energy, Peter Kavanagh
Searching concealed electrical power in crystalline solar batteries with brand-new encapsulation strategy
Korean scientists assert it is feasible to draw out greater than 10% of 'surprise electrical power' in crystalline solar batteries making use of a brand-new encapsulation procedure based upon poly‐dimethylsiloxane finishes as well as a three-dimensional module framework. Contrasted to EVA movies, the brand-new finishing is stated to prevent removing short-wavelength light
Feb 7, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Asia, Korea, poly‐dimethylsiloxane
PV performance projections for the 21st century
A study has divided the world into 12 climate zones on the basis of the Köppen–Geiger classification map. The paper confirmed Chile’s Atacama region has the world’s highest solar radiation but also showed the region with the highest performance ratio for PV systems was near Moscow.
Oct 21, 2019 // Solar, Chile, South america, Europe, Slovenia, Moscow, University of Ljubljana
China’s solar installations slump to 4.6GW in Q3
According to official figures released by China’s National Energy Administration, new solar capacity installations in the third quarter of 2019 slumped to only 4.6GW under new support mechanisms that were implemented mid-year.
Oct 29, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Policy, NEA, China, AECEA, pv power plants, Asia, Frank Haugwitz
As Battery Cell Prices Struck $110/KWH, Challenges Remain
According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's research, Lithium-ion battery cell rates have actually lowered from $290/kWh in 2014 to $110/kWh in 2020 (big agreement automotive), and also there is a sight in the lithium-ion market that this trend will certainly proceed forever.
Dec 4, 2020 // Storage, Market Research, lithium-ion battery, Lithium ion, benchmark mineral intelligence, li-ion battery costs
Duke Energy's IRP 'overlooks the synergistic benefits in between solar as well as storage', states E3
US utility Duke Energy should refile its 2020 integrated source plan (IRP) to efficiently allow for the variety benefits of solar and also storage space to be recorded, it has actually been suggested by energy consulting firm E3.
Feb 15, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Duke Energy, North America, Lynn Good, E3
Siemens to Build 100 MW Battery Storage Facility in Germany
The plant, with a storage capability of 200 MWh, is intended to use excess RE and also cover demand peaks in the power grid.
The 5,000 square meter power storage center is expected to power 20,000 families annually.
Jul 20, 2021 // Storage, Germany, Europe, Siemens, Wunsiedel, Zukunftsenergie Nordostbayern GmbH, Marco Krasser, Bernd Koch
ReNew Power Announces Adding 700 MW; Portfolio Jumps to 12.8 GW
ReNew Power has signed conclusive arrangements to acquire an operating wind as well as solar portfolio of regarding 528 MW.
Deals see the Company's gross overall portfolio jump over 25% to 12.8 GW from 10.2 GW at the beginning of 2022.
In April, the firm included close to 2 GW to its portfolio.
Jun 3, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, power purchase agreement, ReNew Power, Wind Energy, MSEDCL, wind power, Sumant Sinha
EU Parliament passes resolution condemning China's 'crimes' in Xinjiang, requires import ban
The European Union (EU) Parliament has passed a new resolution condemning civils rights misuses in China's Xinjiang area and also has actually gotten in touch with its exec, the European Commission (EC), to pass tougher profession sanctions on the nation.
Jun 17, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America, European Union, european commission, european solar, import, Xinjiang
Car industry copper demand to surge 250% due to EVs
By considering use of the metal in charging infrastructure, analyst Wood Mackenzie has found higher demand from the mobility sector than is the case if only the volume of the material required for vehicle construction is examined.
Aug 12, 2019 // Technology, Transport, Wood Mackenzie, Global electric vehicle, UBS Evidence Lab, Henry Salisbury, Aluminum, ads-tec GmbH, HPC Booster, battery
Inexpensive as well as reliable method to change solar cells from nontransparent to clear
Scientists in Korea have actually discovered a economical and also reliable method to change solar cells from nontransparent to clear. Existing clear solar cells have a tendency to have a red shade as well as reduced performance, yet by punching openings that are around 100? m in size (equivalent in dimension to a human hair) on crystalline silicon wafers, it permits light via without tinting. The holes are after that tactically spaced, so the human eye is not able to "see" the pattern. The job shows up December 11 in the journal Joule.
May 25, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, UNIST, Kwanyong Seo, Seungwoo Lee
3 GW of Rooftop Solar in 2020, And a Grid Headache for Australia
Australia, after a hesitant welcome of renewable resource originally, has virtually broken down the door for renewable energy now. The globe's biggest coal merchant is racing to build solar, sometimes faster than the grids can maintain.
Sep 8, 2020 // Grids, Rooftop PV, Australia, rooftop PV, Oceania, Clean Energy Regulator, Solar certificates, solar subsidies, STC
Anker Launches Innovative Solar Beach Umbrella at CES
Unveiling innovation: Anker's solar beach umbrella harnesses power while you relax—charge devices on-the-go and enjoy outdoor convenience like never before! Stay tuned for its launch in 2025!
Jan 7, 2025 // Technology, Anker, Umbrella, CES
Keysight Partners for 39-MW Solar Project in Texas
Keysight Technologies commits to sustainability, partnering with Southern Power to harness solar energy and reduce its carbon footprint through a new virtual power purchase agreement.
Jan 24, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, North America, PV Power Plant, Keysight Technologies










