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Brexit paralysis and lack of incentives leave community energy facing uphill struggle in the UK
The future benefits of technology such as smart meters and the associated aggregation of small scale generation are not being adequately rewarded, support for solar and wind is being cut off and parliament is fixated solely on one issue
Sep 16, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, Policy, UK, Ofgem, Emma Bridge, Brexit, Ovo Energy, Patrick Allcorn
Webinar Q&A: Simulating the gains of bifacial and tracking installations, where’s the rub?
Following up on the webinar held with Trina Solar about the new algorithms needed for bifacial and tracking installations, the word is that gains of 20-30% are not unlikely. To attain that, however, the sweet spot of front and rear side yield has to be reached. Trina has showcased a new algorithm alongside its bifacial n-type modules and claims it can do just that.
Aug 13, 2019 // Opinions, bifacial, Europe, tracking, Trina Solar, Kyumin Lee, Klaus Hofmeister
Borrego will certainly construct its initial solar projects in Montana and South Dakota for Greenbacker
Solar installer Borrego has actually been chosen by Greenbacker Renewable Energy to engineer and also construct two utility-scale solar projects in Montana and South Dakota.
Oct 28, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Charles Wheeler, North America, PV Power Plant, borrego, Brian Barker
Iberdrola and Prosolia Energy Secure Europe's Largest Solar Power Plant Approval in Portugal
Iberdrola and Prosolia Energy have secured approvals from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) to build Europe's largest photovoltaic plant in Santiago do Cacém near Sines. It will produce clean and cheap energy to cover the annual needs of 430,000 households.
Feb 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Portugal, Iberdrola, Europe, PV Power Plant
EDF Renewables and Clean Power Alliance sign PPA for Desert Quartzite solar + storage space project
EDF Renewables North America (EDFR) and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) introduced the signing of a 15-year PPA for the Desert Quartzite Solar-plus-Storage project.
Sep 3, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Storage, USA, PPA, North America, EDF Renewables, Clean Power Alliance, Ted Bardacke, solar + storage project
Lightsource Teams Up with Xcel and McCarthy to Put New Solar Project in Colorado Online
Lightsource bp, Xcel Energy and McCarthy Building Companies have brought the 293-MWDC Sun Mountain solar project in Pueblo, Colorado, into commercial operation. The project is part of Xcel Energy’s 2018 resource plan and supports its Colorado Energy Plan to provide electricity from renewable sources and reduce carbon emissions.
Feb 10, 2023 // Plants, USA, Lightsource BP, North America, PV Power Plant
Sunrun Completes Acquisition of Vivint Solar to Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption and Enhance Customer Value
Sunrun, a leading carrier of residential solar, battery storage and power services, today revealed that it has actually finished its purchase of Vivint Solar which was at first announced on July 6, 2020. This adheres to authorization by regulatory authorities and shareholders of both business. With the deal total, Sunrun solidifies its position as the leader in home solar as well as energy solutions throughout the United States and also a top proprietor of solar possessions worldwide with more than 3 gigawatts of solar energy and more than 500,000 clients.
Oct 8, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Sunrun, vivint solar, North America, Lynn Jurich
Trina Solar betting on largest wafer size and third cut cells for 500W-plus modules
‘Solar Module Super League’ (SMSL) member, Trina Solar has started producing PV modules using the largest wafer size (210mm x 210mm) technically possible today with multiple other features to provide 500W-plus modules.
Jan 24, 2020 // Manufacturing News, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, solar cell, Risen Energy, Trina Solar, monocrystalline wafer, PERC
Hard times for thin-film PV module makers as Crystalsol and Calyxo file for insolvency
Calyxo, a German cadmium telluride solar module manufacturer, has filed for insolvency for the second time, despite the recent emergence of new prospective investors. Meanwhile, Crystalsol – an Austrian flexible solar panel maker – has also initiated insolvency proceedings, due to losses of roughly €7 million.
Jan 14, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Germany, Europe, Austria, Crystalsol, Calyxo
Building and construction of World's Largest Green Industrial Park Kicks off in Indonesia
A green or eco- industrial park is a community of companies found on a typical property in which services look for to attain boosted environmental, financial as well as social efficiency via cooperation in managing environmental and resource issues. The Indonesian green industrial park, which is anticipated to create solar panels, semiconductors, green aluminium and also petrochemicals among other things, is currently incomplete in an area of 16,400 hectares as well as is targeted to expand to 30,000 hectares.
Dec 27, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Asia, Indonesia, Bulungan district, green industrial park, Joko Widodo, Kalimantan
A strategy to improve the efficiency and also long-term stability of perovskite solar cells
Over the past couple of years, scientists have actually been attempting to develop brand-new layouts for perovskite solar cells that could boost their performance, effectiveness and stability over time. One feasible means of accomplishing this is to integrate 2-D as well as 3-D halide perovskites in order to leverage the beneficial properties of these 2 different sorts of perovskites.
Feb 12, 2021 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency, Seoul National University, Korea University, Jun Hong Noh
LONGi Group's sales energy of solar modules and mono-wafers continues in Q1
Leading monocrystalline wafer producer and 'Solar Module Super League' (SMSL) participant LONGi Environment-friendly Energy and subsidiary, LONGi Solar, have actually proceeded an unmatched sales run, scratching up very first quarter 2021 profits of RMB15.85 billion (US$ 2.44 billion), its second highest quarterly numbers.
May 5, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, longi solar
Gujarat expands bidding for 110 MW grid-connected solar and drifts new 210 MW tender
Developers now have till September 23 to lodge bids for the 110 MW purchase round as well as can throw their hat right into the ring for a new tender in the area of Jamnagar which closes on October 5.
Sep 15, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, India, tender, Asia, Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited
Anesco protects O&M contracts for 148MW of Cubico and also GLIL-owned solar
Anesco has been awarded 12 agreements by Cubico Sustainable Investments as well as GLIL Facilities to offer operations and also maintenance (O&M) for a jointly owned portfolio.
Jul 21, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, cubico, Anesco, GLIL Infrastructure, Matt Harvey
Segen companions AMP Tidy Energy to offer funding and support for C&I solar
Tidy energy company AMP has partnered with solar dealer Segen to supply even more companies as well as organisations solar power.
Feb 3, 2021 // Commercial, Residential, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Francisco Cabadas, AMP Clean Energy, Liz MacFarlane