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New Consortium US-MAC intends to Raise CdTe PV Performance to 30%.
A timely reaction to the worldwide need for clean energy has actually originated from universities as well as research centres like Colorado State University (CSU), the Wright Center for Photovoltaics at the University of Toledo, as well as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in addition to US-based industrial solar business working with Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar panel production, which have joined pressures to develop the UNITED STATE Production of Advanced Cadmium Telluride (US-MAC) photovoltaics consortium.
Apr 27, 2021 // Technology, USA, NREL, North America, efficiency, Martin Keller, CdTe PV, Colorado State University, CSU, Jim Sites
Chinese YuanTech's PV modules obtain Brazilian certification
Chinese solar (PV) module maker YuanTech Solar Co Ltd said on Wednesday it has actually received the Brazilian INMETRO certification, which is paving the way for the company to step into the regional renewable resource market.
Jan 12, 2023 // Manufacturing News, South america, Brazil, Chine, YuanTech Solar
New dopants might enhance PV glass efficiency
According to a British-Swedish research team, the down‐shifting process for solar glass manufacturing can be enhanced via making use of 2 dopant cations that produce no absorption bands. The doping with these substances is claimed to minimize the UV transmission while likewise maintaining the glass free from absorption in the visible as well as near-infrared ranges.
Aug 31, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, PV glass
First Solar Secures Oxford PV Perovskite IP
First Solar taps Oxford PV’s perovskite IP, opening U.S. paths to thin-film hybrids, bolstering R&D bets, Ohio pilot, and 18 GW capacity ambitions while preserving domestic manufacturing flexibility.
Feb 25, 2026 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, First Solar, oxford pv, perovskite, North America, licensing
IRICO to construct PV glass factory in China
China-based IRICO Group New Energy Co Ltd (HKG:0438) on Monday introduced plans to construct an ultra-thin and high-transmissivity photovoltaic (PV) glass factory in Shangrao, eastern China.
Jan 13, 2021 // Manufacturing News, China, Asia, IRICO, pv glass factory
Neighborhood web content requirement expenses for large-scale PV in India
A UK-German study team analyzed solar auctions in India in between 2014 and also 2017 as well as has actually determined that local content needs have increased PV prices by approximately 6% per kilowatt-hour.
Sep 11, 2020 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, India, Asia
Deployment of Li-ion Batteries in Solar PV system
Depletion of fossil fuels, climate change and global warming were the driving factors for investment in the field of renewable energy. The renewable technologies can play a vital role in mitigating or slowing down of energy insecurity, energy prices and climate change globally.
Feb 10, 2021 // Storage, Li-ion batteries
JA Solar indicators arrangement with Indian PV items representative Redington
Chinese solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) producer JA Solar has actually become part of a circulation collaboration with India's PV items representative Redington.
Dec 28, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, China, JA Solar, Asia, Redington
Colombia's Celsia finishes 10-MW PV plant in Tolima
Colombian power business Celsia SA announced on Wednesday it has taken into procedure a 9.9-MW photovoltaic (PV) park in Tolima division.
Dec 10, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, Colombia, celsia, PV Power Plant, Named El Espinal
Queensland presents AUD-62bn prepare for state-wide renewables SuperGrid
The Queensland government on Wednesday introduced a AUD-62-billion (USD 39.6 bn/EUR 41.4 bn) energy and also jobs intend that is suggested to enable the Australian state to develop a renewables-based "SuperGrid" and also lower dependence on coal-fired power generation by 2035.
Sep 28, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, queensland, SuperGrid
PV waste: 28 tons collected in Panama and Senegal
The PV Cycle Association collects and recycles PV waste. Having treated more than 30,000 tons since its creation, it estimates 150,000 tons of PV modules will reach the end of their lifecycle by 2030.
Sep 5, 2019 // Solar, Latin america, Europe, Africa, PV Cycle Association, PV waste, Bertrand Lempkowicz, Senegal
Sungrow Materials Inverters to 120 MW C&I Rooftop PV Plant
Sungrow provided its inverter remedies to the largest commercial & industrial rooftop PV plant in Shandong. The PV plant is anticipated to produce 110 GWh per year.
Jul 22, 2021 // Plants, Inverters, Rooftop PV, Sungrow, China, Asia, James Wu, Rooftop PV Plant
The most effective string arrangements to prevent inequality losses from roof PV shading
Scientists in Pakistan have actually examined the influence of shielding on inverter sets up to examine PV system efficiency. Examinations were carried out on a 51 kW system including SMA inverter geographies however the scientists state the searchings for could be related to items from various other suppliers. The outcomes revealed the variety of optimal power factor trackers is levelized however vital expense of power computations are additionally essential to choosing the best inverter arrangement.
Mar 18, 2020 // Technology, Rooftop PV, Asia, SMA, rooftop PV, Pakistan
EDF sends planning consent for initial 50MW UK solar farm
EDF Renewables' 49.9 MW Sutton Bridge solar farm has actually taken another step forward as its planning application precedes South Holland District Council.
Dec 16, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, UK, Europe, EDF Renewables, solar farm, Stephen Walls
United States installer PosiGen lands US$ 100m in funding to grow low-income household offering
PosiGen, a United States carrier of household solar as well as performance services for low- to moderate-income (LMI) households, has actually secured US$ 100 million in favored equity financing.
Jan 12, 2022 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, tom neyhart, PosiGen