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Global warming will hit solar panel performance
MIT researchers say climate change could reduce the yield of solar modules. Analysis based on the warming scenarios outlined by the IPCC predicts in some areas the annual energy output of PV systems may fall by up to 50 kWh per kilowatt installed.
Aug 17, 2019 // Technology, USA, solar modules, Massachussetts Institute of Technology, warming
Risen shines: Manufacturer starts work on 2.5 GW cell and module factory
The Chinese manufacturer is forging ahead with a new gigafactory despite a regulatory decision last year which halted its plans to raise a significant chunk of the costs by issuing convertible bonds. Risen expects to be back on the upswing when it confirms its first-half figures.
Aug 21, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, China, bifacial, Asia, Risen Energy, half-cut module, PV InfoLink, Merredin solar farm
South Korea presents carbon footprint policies for solar modules
The laws will certainly enter into pressure on June 15 and also will require panel carbon footprints being determined according to life cycle assessments of their ecological effects according to the KS I ISO 14040 Korean requirement.
May 29, 2020 // Manufacturing News, South Korea, Asia, solar modules
Israel's solar-plus-storage tender wraps up with final price of $0.0578/ kWh.
The federal government designated 168 MW of ability via the tender and also chosen three developers for 11 projects, with capacities of 100 MW, 48 MW as well as 20 MW.
Jul 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Tariffs, tender, Asia, Israel, solar-plus-storage, Eitan Parnass
Scientists estimate lifetime as well as efficiency required for PSCs to end up being affordable for domestic use
A global study group that included teams from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Fribourg, the University of the Basque Country and also the University of New South Wales has actually assessed the levels of efficiency and stability that perovskite solar cells (PSCs) need to attain in order to end up being an economically viable technology to compete with crystalline silicon cells in the rooftop segment.
Jan 26, 2023 // Technology, efficiency, perovskite solar cells, University of New South Wales, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Fribourg, University of the Basque Country
Midwest US States Lead in Solar Power Development: 15GW of Photovoltaic Panels to be Installed
With millions of acres of flat farmland, Ohio and Indiana are becoming leading US states for solar power development. 15GW of photovoltaic panels are expected to be installed in the two states between now and 2027, enough to power about 12 million households.
Feb 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
French Renewables Developers Sign Power Supply Deals with Leroy Merlin
Voltalia and Photosol sign corporate PPAs with Leroy Merlin to build three solar and one wind installation for 125GWh of sustainable energy supply annually
Feb 14, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, PPA, Voltalia, Europe, Photosol, Leroy Merlin, Sylvie Perrin
Low Carbon speaks with on 600MW English solar site
Prepare For Beacon Fen Energy Park in Lincolnshire to be co-located with energy storage
May 4, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, Low Carbon
Empower Buckeyes the Sun: 7.6MW Solar Install in Ohio
Empower Energies Inc. has completed a 7.6MW solar installation across a commercial office park in Columbus, OH, expected to generate 9 million kWh in its first year. The customer is a Fortune 100 and Empower has installed 32.7MW of solar projects and over 1GW of solar/storage projects nationwide.
Jul 3, 2023 // Plants, USA, North America, Ohio, Empower Energies Inc
Brazil's 300MW Ciranda Solar Cluster Secures Debt Funding
Recurrent Energy LLC secures BRL 490 million financing for 300-MW Ciranda Solar Cluster in Brazil. Canadian Solar's BiHiKu modules, 15-year PPA and BRL-285 million bond issue with Vinci Partners. Let Copel power you with clean energy!
Nov 23, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, recurrent energy
Bluefield's Broadway House: Solar, Storage, Sheep
Harnessing power of the sun, Northumberland County Council has granted permission for a groundbreaking 49.9-MW solar farm with 60-MW battery storage system. Sheep will soon graze at this former open cast coal mining site, part of UK's Bluefield Group's third solar project and the first to feature a co-located battery storage.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, PV Power Plant, Bluefield, Northumberland
Rain Not Enough: Pollen Reduces Solar Performance
Discover how NREL and Solar Unsoiled are tackling the issue of pollen and bio-soiling on solar panels in the Southeastern US. A 10-year study finds that frequent rains are not enough to keep the panels clean and prevent financial losses.
Dec 19, 2023 // Technology, USA, NREL, solar panel, North America
TotalEnergies, LyondellBasell Reach 275MW Texas Solar PPA
TotalEnergies and LyondellBasell have partnered to provide 275 MW of solar power to Texas, unlocking potential gains from increased market prices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 19, 2023 // Plants, USA, PPA, Texas, North America, TotalEnergies, LyondellBasell
Mosaic Seeks Restructuring Amid Solar Sector Challenges
Solar Mosaic files for Chapter 11, aims to restructure amid market challenges, backed by Warburg Pincus, with plans to stay operational and explore asset sales.
Jun 10, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, Mosaic, North America
Zelestra Lands $60M Tax Equity for Indiana Solar
Zelestra lands $60M tax equity for 60‑MWac Jasper County solar in Indiana, accelerating build and monetizing federal incentives amid surging U.S. clean‑power demand.
Oct 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, Zelestra










