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Eskom looks for modules and installing structures for off-grid job
The South African utility is seeking deals for the supply of 1,383 320 W polycrystalline modules and installing structures, to be used for the construction of 4 off-grid PV projects at its proving ground.
Feb 4, 2020 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Grids, tender, Africa, eskom, South Africa
Acciona inks PPA with state-run desalination plant in Chile
Acciona has signed a supply deal with Chilean water utility Empresa Concesionaria de Servicios Sanitarios SA (ECONSSA Chile) that will fulfil the energy needs of a water desalination plant set to come online in the Atacama desert next year.
Oct 31, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Grids, PPA, Chile, South america, Latin america, Acciona
What is Vertical multijunction (VMJ) cell?
Can be also referred to as a multiple-junction cell. A compound PV device comprised of different semiconductor materials, layered one above the other. The
Sep 13, 2023
ENEOS Plans Revamp of 12-MW Solar Park in Japan
ENEOS Renewable Energy Corp boosts efficiency at Uruma Mega Solar Plant, reinforcing Japan's shift to sustainable energy with cutting-edge upgrades.
Feb 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, ENEOS Renewable Energy Corp
Windorah's Second Chance at Solar: Outback Town Revives Renewable Hope
Discover how Windorah, a remote town in western Queensland, is replacing its failed solar dish farm with a new $4.5 million solar farm that promises to meet the town's electricity needs. Ergon Energy is taking steps to ensure success and the locals are cautiously hopeful.
Oct 19, 2023 // Plants, queensland, Windorah
90-MW Solar Park to Power Italy
European Energy A/S has won approval to construct a 90-MW solar farm in Italy’s Puglia Region. The project, led by Thorvald Spanggaard, will generate enough energy to power 55,500 households. The solar park will use tracker panels on 35 hectares of land and involve reforestation and infrastructure upgrades. European Energy's ambitious goal to develop renewable energy in all of Italy moves closer to reality.
Nov 3, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Italy, Europe, PV Power Plant
What is Quantum efficiency (QE)?
Ratio of the quantity of charge carriers captured by a solar cell to the quantity of photons of solar energy reaching the cell. It is related to a photovoltaic
Sep 13, 2023
Statkraft-Luminous UK Solar PPA: Innovative Energy Trading Solution
Statkraft's cutting-edge PPA with Luminous Energy showcases their innovative approach to energy trading, providing price certainty and risk management for solar farm generators.
Jul 3, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Statkraft, luminous energy
BP Ventures invests in Oz solar tech company
Financial investment will assist 5B Holdings accelerate commercialisation of its system for accelerating panel installations
Dec 15, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, Chris McGrath, BP Ventures, Johnathan Stone
New bifacial modules tax exemption policy in the US
A slip assessment gave on November 19, 2020, the United States Court of International Trade ("USCIT") allowed the inconvenience of taxes on bifacial sun oriented boards, a triumph for the Trump organization's years-long exertion to restrict imports of unfamiliar made sun powered advances.
Mar 2, 2021 // Policy, USA, pv modules, Trump, North America, bifacial modules, Joe Biden
Round monocrystalline solar cells with 18.93% efficiency
The round 3D cells can apparently generate around 101% even more power than traditional level solar cells. Measurements have actually also shown that the spherical cells provide a 10% reduced optimum temperature compared to flat cells, while accumulating less dirt.
Jun 19, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Saudi Arabia, monocrystalline, solar cells, Asia, efficiency, KAUST
Israel's strategy to recoup from Covid-19 situation consists of 2 GW of brand-new solar
The nation additionally means to re-tender its terminated purchase workout for the Dimona solar energy plant in the Negev desert. The capability of the project will certainly be broadened from 300 MW to 500 MW.
Apr 29, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Asia, Israel, covid-19
First Nations, Octopus Invest $650m for Aussie Renewables
Octopus Australia and Indigenous groups sign agreement to co-own renewable energy projects, estimated to be worth up to AUD 1 billion. Agreement includes revenue sharing, co-ownership and skills training to reduce Australia's carbon footprint and provide employment opportunities.
Sep 4, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Octopus Australia, Indigenous groups
UK financier sustains 10.5 GW wind-solar project in Morocco with submarine cable
UK-based Xlinks plans to build 10.5 GW of wind and also solar in Morocco as well as sell the power in the UK. London-based investment firm Octopus Energy said it signed up with pressures with the project developer, Xlinks, to aid it progress with building.
May 20, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Africa, Octopus Energy, Morocco, PV Power Plant, Dave Lewis, Simon Morrish
EDF turns on 150-MW solar plus four-hour battery in New Mexico
EDF brought its Milagro solar-plus-storage project online in New Mexico, pairing 150 MW of PV with a four-hour battery under contract to El Paso Electric.
Oct 1, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, EDF, North America, New Mexico, El Paso Electric, hybrid project









