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Solar Cell Reaches Record-Setting Energy-Conversion Efficiency
A team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory established the six-junction cell, which is thinner than a human hair.
Jul 14, 2020 // Technology, NREL, solar cell, efficiency, John Geisz
NASA Solar Array Technology Now Powering Communications Satellites
Compact Telescoping Array (CTA), a technology developed at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is used to give solar energy to satellites precede.
A solar array is a collection of numerous photovoltaic panels that create power as a system.
Jul 23, 2021 // Technology, NASA, Northrop Grumman, solar array, Charles Taylor, Compact Telescoping Array, CTA, Richard Pappa
Oklahoma physicist discovers the hidden potential of high-efficiency solar cells
One of the best difficulties of solar cells is the Shockley-Queisser restriction, the presumption that there is a basic limit for energy a solar cell can absorb and also convert into functional energy. College of Oklahoma physicist Ian Sellers is showing that the commonly held assumption is false.
Oct 26, 2021 // Technology, solar cells, efficiency, University of Oklahoma, Ian Sellers
High RESS strike costs down to link expenses as well as PPA size
High grid link prices led to a solar strike cost in Ireland's first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) public auction "dramatically greater than anywhere else in Europe" according to the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA).
Aug 13, 2020 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, UK, PPA, Europe, ISEA, Ress, David Maguire
Ganfeng Lithium’s Hong Kong-based shareholders rebel
Holders of almost two-thirds of the miner’s Hong Kong listed stock voted down a proposal to issue new non-Chinese shares that would dilute their investment by around a quarter. The board had proposed the move to raise funds for further lithium extraction overseas.
Aug 14, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, China, Hong Kong, lithium, Ganfeng Lithium, Li Liangbin, floated company
What is Nuclear fission?
The process of dividing one atomic nucleus into a few smaller nuclei, associated with releasing a lot of energy. Nuclear fission can either occur spontaneously
Sep 13, 2023
Triple Solar reveals brand-new photovoltaic thermal panel for heat-pump homes
Dutch company Triple Solar has introduced a new PVT module for domestic applications which can be linked to water-to-water or PVT heatpump. The brand-new panel is stated to be 10% bigger as well as have a 15% higher outcome than the firm's other products as well as can reach a PV power result of 450 W.
Sep 23, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Residential, Europe, PV module, Netherlands, Triple Solar, photovoltaic thermal (PVT) module
Flying Non-Stop: Solar Airship One's Epic World Tour
Experience a non-stop world tour with Solar Airship One! This whale-shaped aircraft harnesses the power of solar and hydrogen to fly 25 countries over 20 days with zero CO2 emissions. Follow a team of astronauts and paraplegic pilots on this revolutionary journey.
Oct 2, 2023 // Technology, Transport, Solar Airship One
"Oil" Barrel Packs Power: Solar + Storage Kit
Italian startup Barrel has developed a solar and storage solution that comes in an "oil" barrel. Get up to 6 kW of output, 5.6 kW hybrid inverter and 3.55 kWh Li-ion battery for $3,300. Perfect for powering large apartments and already sent to conflict zones and remote areas.
Jul 13, 2023 // Solar, Italy, Europe, start up, barrel
Octopus Grabs Ireland's Largest Solar Complex, Boosts Renewable Portfolio
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of four solar farms in Dublin, Ireland, bringing its total capacity to 735MW. Microsoft commits to a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for the electricity generated. ORIT also plans to invest in offshore wind with a £3 billion fund.
Feb 5, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PV Power Plant, ORIT, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust
Seeing both sides of light collection
Two types of products are far better than one when it comes to solar cells, as exposed by an international team that has actually checked a new mix of products and also design to boost solar-cell effectiveness.
Mar 12, 2021 // Technology, Canada, Germany, Italy, solar cells, Europe, North America, efficiency, KAUST, Stefaan De Wolf, Michele De Bastiani
New House Hydrogen Battery Shop 3x Energy of Tesla's Powerwall 2
Normally, individuals trying to live off the grid use lithium-ion battery systems-- such as Tesla's Powerwall 2-- to save the Sun's power so it can be made use of when it's most required.
Jan 26, 2021 // Storage, TESLA, Australia, Oceania, lithium-ion battery, Lavo, New Atlas, Powerwall 2, home hydrogen battery
Chad gets financing for large scale solar-plus-storage project
An €18 million loan has been provided by the African Development Bank. The solar park, planned for capital N’Djamena, will be coupled to 4 MWh of storage.
Oct 4, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, storage, Africa, African Development Bank, chad, amea power
Bolette: Floating Solar Unlocked
Fred Olsen 1848 has launched Bolette - a proprietary system to allow floating solar arrays to cope with wave and wind loads. Bolette is a cost-effective and simple solution, with 150kW pilot installation planned in Norway this summer and 3MW commercial project in 2024. Unlock the potential of floating solar with Bolette.
Jun 20, 2023 // Plants, Floating PV, Europe, Norway, PV Power Plant, Fred Olsen 1848
Trucks Take Solar: EnFoil’s Flexible Panels
EnFoil, a European startup, is revolutionizing the solar industry with their innovative 2mm thick CIGS-based flexible solar panels. With an efficiency of 17% and 150 Wp/m², talks to integrate their panels onto truck roofs have begun. The European Research Council has supported this project and UHasselt is recruiting a researcher - a recognition of the product's potential.
Jul 24, 2023 // Technology, Transport, Europe, solar panel, Hasselt University












