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Tandem solar cell achieves 32.5% effectiveness
The existing globe record of tandem solar cells containing a silicon bottom cell as well as a perovskite top cell has once again been broken at HZB. The new tandem solar cell converts 32.5% of the case solar radiation right into electric power.
Dec 20, 2022 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, efficiency, HZB, Steve Albrecht
Neoen starts deal with 200MW Australian battery
Construction of the Western Downs Battery has actually got underway in south west Queensland
Dec 29, 2022 // Storage, TESLA, Australia, neoen, Oceania, Darren Miller, Xavier Barbaro, Louis de Sambucy, UGL
L&G NTR Acquire Three Solar Energy Projects Of 115 MWp In Spain
The three solar energy projects, 2 of which lie in Castilla la Mancha and also the third in Andalusia, collectively amount to 115 MWp output set up.
The portfolio of 3 projects is the very first acquisition for the fund.
Jan 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, Benedikt Ortmann, BayWa, NTR, Anthony Doherty, Bill Hughes, L&G NTR Clean Power Fund, Legal & General Investment Management
A 'Tandem' Solar Cell Simply Establish a New Performance Record
Making solar cells more efficient is an obvious win for green power. It indicates more electrical power from the very same number of panels as well as the exact same amount of sunlight-- and also scientists are working hard to tackle the challenge.
Apr 24, 2023 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, KAUST
Savannah to develop 200MW of solar in Niger
Developer expects to obtain sanction for 2 projects in 2024 with very first power targeted 2025/2026
May 11, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Africa, Niger, Savannah
NLC India Seals PPA for 810-MW Solar Park in Rajasthan
NLC India lands 20-year PPA with RVUNL for an 810 MW solar park in Rajasthan, set to generate 2 billion kWh yearly and cut 1.5 MtCO₂.
May 7, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, Asia, PV Power Plant, NLC India
CATL’s €2 Billion German Factory Tests China’s High-Stakes Go-Global Strategy
CATL’s new battery plant in Arnstadt shows China’s invest-abroad playbook: jobs for Europe, supply security for automakers—and fresh challenges from tariffs to culture clashes.
May 21, 2025 // Storage, Germany, Europe, CATL
Q Energy and Velto Celebrate La Tourette-Cabardes Solar Launch Success
Q Energy and Velto Renewables switch on the 9-MWp La Gineste solar park in Aude, France, pairing clean power with local sheep grazing.
May 27, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Q Energy, Velto Renewables, Aude
Solveo Energises Growth With €98m Mirova-Led Renewables Expansion Funding Boost
Toulouse-based Solveo Energies secures €98 million from Mirova’s Energy Transition 6 fund to fast-track solar, wind and agrivoltaic projects and lift capacity to 800 MW by 2030.
May 29, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Mirova, Solveo
Greenvolt Offloads 231-MW Spanish Wind-Solar Portfolio in €195m Sale Agreement
Portugal’s Greenvolt will sell 145 MW of near-term wind-solar assets plus 86 MW of greenfield projects in Spain to Transiziona for up to €195 million.
Jun 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, solar pv, Europe, wind power, Greenvolt, asset sale
Statkraft, Gresham House Seal 412-MW Battery Optimisation PPA Portfolio Deal
Statkraft UK inks revenue-floor PPAs to optimise Gresham House’s 412 MW battery fleet, guaranteeing income and boosting its third-party storage portfolio beyond 3 GW.
Jul 25, 2025 // Storage, UK, Europe, BESS, Gresham House, Statkraft UK
Brookfield Preps €2 Billion X-Elio Stake Sale
Brookfield eyes €2B-plus X-Elio stake sale, signaling surging investor appetite for solar and storage in one of Europe’s biggest renewables deals this year.
Oct 31, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, x-elio, Brookfield
Australia Greenlights 230-MW Solar River, Storage-Ready PV
Australia greenlights 230‑MW Solar River: storage‑ready solar, grid‑code smart, primed for evening peaks. Conditional approval fast-tracks procurement, prefab substations cut risk, dust, noise, glare, biodiversity and recycling controls.
Dec 2, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Australia, South Australia, Oceania, permitting, Zen Energy
Waaree Lands 288-MWp Texas Solar Deal With Sabanci
Waaree cracks Texas: 288‑MWp win signals U.S. pivot beyond Tier‑1 China, elevates Indian modules with traceable specs, ERCOT‑tuned systems, storage-ready designs, and firm warranties.
Dec 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR, Texas, North America, waaree, modules, Sabanci
Samsung SDI Snags $1.36 Billion U.S. Storage Deal
Samsung SDI lands $1.36B U.S. deal for LFP batteries, shifting from EVs to booming grid and data-center storage with domestic production, boosting bankability, AI-era demand, and investor confidence.
Dec 10, 2025 // Storage, USA, Battery Storage, North America, lfp, Samsung SDI, data centers