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Lyon Group and China Huadian pen pan-Asia renewables-plus-storage deal
Australian renewables investor Lyon Group has penned an agreement with China Huadian Corporation which will see the duo co-develop and invest in power-plus-battery energy storage systems across Australia, China and other Asian markets.
Oct 15, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, China, Australia, Asia, solar-plus-storage, Oceania, BESS, lyon group, china huadian, jera, co-location, David Green
EPFL group makes use of unique modulators to improve the effectiveness and also stability of perovskite solar cells
A team of scientists at EPFL have actually developed a method that improves both power conversion performance as well as stability of solar cells based upon pure iodide as well as mixed-halide perovskites.
Jan 3, 2023 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, Ursula Rothlisberger
Poland's PFR fund to co-finance nation's very first 200-MW solar-wind project
Polish Development Fund (PFR) said one of its units will give a PLN-90-million (USD 20.8 m/EUR 19.1 m) subordinated financing to Lewandpol Group, developing the first 200-MW solar as well as wind project in Poland.
Jan 30, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Poland, Europe, solar-wind project, PFR
Qair waits for nod on 1.7 GW of Italian renewable energy projects
French renewable power producer Qair will certainly at the start of next year begin on an 8-MW solar park in Italy, where it has actually developed a portfolio of 1.7 GW of projects awaiting clearance.
Nov 21, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, Qair
EPFL-led group makes use of additives to improve the stability and also efficiency of perovskite solar cells
A team of scientists, led by Professor Michael Grätzel at EPFL and also Xiong Li at the Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells in Wuhan (China), have actually developed a technique that deals with stability issues of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) as well as raises their effectiveness.
Jan 23, 2023 // Technology, China, Asia, EPFL, perovskite solar cells, Michael Grätzel, Xiong Li, Michael Grätzel Center for Mesoscopic Solar Cells
New product handling actions dramatically boost functional security of crossbreed perovskite solar cells
Silicon has actually long been the traditional product of selection for solar cells, which transform power from the sunlight right into power. Nonetheless, due to the fact that light absorption in silicon mishandles, solar cells made from silicon are thick, hefty, and also stiff. Furthermore, their production is pricey as well as complicated. To deal with these concerns, researchers have actually been searching for options to silicon.
Apr 30, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Asia, Korea, perovskite, silicon, Heejoo Kim, Kwanghee Lee, GIST
Acen Ready To Develop Largest Battery Storage Project In Australia
The 1400 MW, 2.8 GWh storage project will supply 2 hours of backup storage to the NSW grid.
May 31, 2023 // Plants, Australia, Oceania, ACEN
Ukraine conflict dents Scatec's opening quarter earnings
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was blamed for a collapse in Q1 earnings recorded by independent power manufacturer (IPP) Scatec.
May 10, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Scatec, Ukraine, Europe, financial results, Asia, BESS, Philippines, green hydrogen, green ammonia, development pipeline
Trinasolar Supplies Battery Storage for Egypt’s Largest Solar Plant
AMEA Power, Trinasolar, and Energy China ZTPC join forces to launch Africa's largest solar plant in Egypt, setting a new benchmark for renewable energy innovation.
Dec 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Asia, Africa, Egypt, amea power, PV Power Plant, TrinaSolar, Energy China ZTPC
UK Solar Park Powers Up: Voltalia, City of London Corp
Voltalia has officially inaugurated its largest solar park to date in the UK. South Farm Solar Park has a capacity of 49.9MW, enough to cover half of the City of London Corporation's electricity needs. The project is funded by Santander UK and contributes to the City of London Corporation's energy transition away from fossil fuels.
Jun 16, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Voltalia, Europe, PV Power Plant, City of London Corporation
A group of researchers from Russia has invented a 8.8% amorphous silicon solar cell
The newly created photovoltaic cell is based on p-type transparent conductive film manufactured of carbon nanotubes. The innovation is announced to provide efficiency 16 per cent over the existing amorphous cells
Nov 18, 2019 // Technology, Europe, Asia, solar cell, Russia, amorphous silicon
China to fund 450 MW of solar capacity in Bangladesh
The two nations are due to sign an MoU today to set up the capacity in the north of Bangladesh along with 50 MW of wind power facilities in the south, near the port of Payra. China will supply an estimated $500m with the host nation freeing up land for the projects.
Aug 27, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, Bangladesh, Asia, North-West Power, AM Khurshedul Alam, National Machinery Import and Export Corporation
AfDB Boosts Zambia's Solar Project with $8M Loan
The African Development Bank boosts Zambia's renewable energy with an $8 million loan for a transformative solar project, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.
Oct 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, zambia, AfDB, Solar Project
Engie buys 50-MW battery storage space project in Scotland
French energy company Engie SA (EPA: ENGI) has seized a 50-MW battery energy storage space project in Scotland's South Lanarkshire, the vendors introduced on Thursday.
Nov 7, 2022 // Storage, Engie, SCOTLAND
Organic solar module with 14.4% effectiveness
Scientists in China have actually developed an organic module with an area of 18 cm2 based on a non-fullerene acceptor called DTY6. The gadget has a qualified performance of 13.98%, yet when a non-halogen solvent was made use of, it even reached 16.1%.
Sep 2, 2020 // Technology, China, Asia, organic solar cell, efficiency, organic module