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Organic solar module with 14.4% effectiveness
Scientists in China have actually developed an organic module with an area of 18 cm2 based on a non-fullerene acceptor called DTY6. The gadget has a qualified performance of 13.98%, yet when a non-halogen solvent was made use of, it even reached 16.1%.
Sep 2, 2020 // Technology, China, Asia, organic solar cell, efficiency, organic module
Cooling PV panels with salt water
An Anglo-Egyptian study group has actually developed an easy air conditioning approach based upon saturated triggered alumina, with saline water as an air conditioning agent.
Sep 16, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, UK, Europe, cooling
N-type solar cell with aluminum-titanium passivating contact achieves 21.9% performance
Scientists in Australia have shown a new way to apply a passivating call layer to silicon cells. They generated an n-type cell with aluminum-titanium passivating contact and also 21.9% effectiveness, and also declared the technique could open new possibilities for making use of transition metal oxides in cell passivation.
Nov 8, 2022 // Technology, Australia, solar cell, Oceania, efficiency, aluminum-titanium
Scientist introduce a fullerene-derivative interlayer for enhanced solar efficiency
Scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China and also Dongguan University of Technology have discovered a way to boost perovskite solar cells by adding a layer that improves security as well as efficiency at capturing power from sunlight.
May 23, 2023 // Technology, Solar, efficiency, perovskite solar cell, University of Science and Technology of China, Dongguan University of Technology
6 US energies to purchase 4 GW solar plants
Six US-Midwest energies anticipate to spend more than a combined $15.6 billion over the following several years to install or get roughly 4 GW of solar generation, greater than 3.6 GW of wind generation as well as just over 1 GW of electric battery storage, according to working as a consultant S&P Global Platts.
Nov 11, 2020 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Xcel, dte energy, WEC Group, CMS Energy, Ameren Energy
Japan's Lixil to develop 5-MW solar plant on roof of Thai factory
Tokyo-based supplier of building products as well as housing tools Lixil Corp (TYO:5938), announced last week it will set up a 5-MW solar plant on the roof of an aluminium factory in Thailand.
Apr 12, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Japan, Thailand, Asia, PV Power Plant, Lixil
EBRD backs 286MW Polish solar farm
Bank financing EUR46m for the building and construction and procedure of the Zwartowo project
Apr 25, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Poland, EBRD, Europe, solar farm
Poland's R.Power reports 21 MWp of solar honors in Italy
Polish solar programmer as well as power manufacturer R.Power Group has actually won 21 MWp of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Italy's most current public auction, the business revealed.
Feb 4, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Poland, Europe, r.power
Chile inaugurates 3-MW solar plant
Chilean officials recently inaugurated the 3-MW Tamarugo solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Tamagural district, northern Chilean region of Tarapaca.
Nov 8, 2021 // Plants, Chile, South america, PV Power Plant
Israel's Noy Fund, Eranovum close PPAs for 324 MWp of solar in Spain
Israel's Noy Fund and Spanish investment and administration services strong Eranovum have actually closed two power purchase contracts (PPAs) to supply electricity from a pair of solar farms with a total amount of 324.2 MWp that they have in Spain.
Oct 27, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Spain, PPA, Europe, Asia, Israel, noy fund, Eranovum
Vibrant Energy obtains funds for 300 MW of solar-wind hybrids in India
Indian renewables platform Vibrant Energy has safeguarded more than INR 22 billion (USD 268.4 m/EUR 246.3 m) in project funding from regional state-run organization Power Money Corporation Ltd (PFC) to build hybrid wind-and-solar projects in India with a combined capacity of 300 MW.
Apr 6, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, India, Asia, Vibrant Energy
Phelan Energy-owned company completes 75-MW solar project in S Africa
South African renewable energy firm Solar Capital Orange (Pty) Ltd has begun the commercial operation of a 75-MW solar power plant in the Northern Cape province, it introduced today.
May 12, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Solar Project, S Africa, Phelan Energy
Uzbekistan announces tender for up to 900 MW of solar
The central Asian nation and the International Finance Corporation have signed a mandate to develop up to 900 MW of solar capacity through public-private partnerships.
Oct 22, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Policy, tender, Asia, Uzbekistan, Shukhrat Vafaev
An upside down perovskite cell with 22.3% effectiveness
Saudi scientists have actually created a cell which is stated to display enhanced architectural as well as optoelectronic homes along with boosted provider flexibility as well as diffusion sizes. The accomplishment was attained by decreasing voltage losses utilizing a brand-new passivation strategy.
Feb 12, 2020 // Technology, Saudi Arabia, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, KAUST
Quantum dot crossbreed HTJ cell with 12.82% effectiveness
South Korean scientists have actually established a crossbreed tandem solar battery based upon quantum dots as well as natural mass heterojunction (BHJ) photoactive products. If they proceed to decrease power losses in the quantum dot cell and also improve near-infrared absorption, they declare that the cell might get to an effectiveness price of around 15%.
Feb 28, 2020 // Technology, Manufacturing News, South Korea, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, UNIST, BHJ