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Nevada waves through 1.19GW/590MW solar-plus-storage hybrid
Nevada utility NV Energy has secured approval from the state’s public utility commission for a solar-plus-storage push that could see 1,190MW of PV capacity installed in southern Nevada by January 2024 alongside 590MW of energy storage.
Dec 6, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, USA, EDF, Nevada, North America, 8minutenergy, 8minute Solar Energy, nv energy, arevia power, quinbrook infrastructure partners
Bonduelle Buys Solar Power in France
Bonduelle signs 20-yr renewable PPA to reduce emissions and double share of renewable power, backed by Bpifrance. 13 GWh of green power from 10 MW solar park in France.
Oct 13, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Bonduelle
New record for solar cell performance signals bright future for solar tech
Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have damaged their own record to develop an extra reliable solar cell.
Feb 3, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, efficiency, ANU, Australian National University, Jun Peng, Kylie Catchpole
Longi, Trina, JA Solar Lead Worldwide Module Vendors in 2021
While Longi maintains its no. 1 rank, Trina has switched over areas at No 2 with Jinko Solar, now at no. 4. The study shows the challenge prior to smaller sized module manufacturers, in a sector that is increasingly combined, with the leading 10 bookkeeping for a 90% share worldwide.
Feb 1, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Jinko Solar, Canadian Solar, Q CELLS, First Solar, JA Solar, Risen Energy, Trina Solar, LONGi, Chint, International
Swansea group on a roll with published perovskite solar cells
Scientists have reported the highest possible efficiency tape-recorded for full roll-to-roll published perovskite solar cells, an advancement noting an essential step towards cheaper and a lot more reliable methods of generating solar energy.
Jul 10, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, efficiency, Trystan Watson, Swansea University, Rahul Patidar
Akcome Invests $140M in Next-Gen Solar Cells
Akcome is investing $140 million to create a HJT-Perovskite solar cell research and production base, promising low-temperature production and simpler incorporation. Join the initiative to capitalize on the solar cell's potential!
Jan 3, 2024 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, solar cell, perovskite, Akcome
AES buys 2-GW solar-plus-storage project in California from Avantus
United States power business AES Corp (NYSE: AES) on Wednesday claimed it has acquired the biggest permitted solar-plus-storage project in the US, the 2-GW Bellefield plan, in Kern County, California, from its developer, Avantus.
Jun 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, California, USA, North America, AES, Avantus
AES cuts ribbon on 50-MW solar farm in Dominican Republic
AES Dominicana, part of US power generation team AES Corp (NYSE: AES), on Thursday inaugurated a 50-MW solar farm in the Dominican Republic.
May 14, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dominican Republic, North America, AES, PV Power Plant
Longroad closes financing for Meta-backed 300-MW Texas solar construction
Longroad Energy reached financial close and started building a 300-MWac/400-MWdc solar farm in Yoakum County, Texas, backed by a long-term Meta contract.
Sep 16, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, USA, Texas, North America, financing, Longroad, construction, meta
Toledo Uni Scientists Make 6.4% Effective Antimony Selenide Solar Cell
In a paper entitled 'Influence of Post-selenization Temperature Level on the Performance of Substrate-Type Sb2Se3 Solar Cells', published in the peer-reviewed journal ACS Publications (whose parent organisation is American Chemical Society), scientists working at the University of Toledo in the USA have actually developed a 6.43%-efficient solar cell utilizing antimony selenide (Sb2Se3) films with favourable crystalline properties.
Apr 30, 2021 // Technology, USA, solar cell, university of toledo, North America, efficiency
Statkraft, Infinis Power Up UK Solar
Statkraft and Infinis have signed two seven-year PPAs for two solar farms in England, covering 92MW of installed capacity. Unity, Statkraft's VPP system, will actively manage the output of the farms to ensure optimal efficiency. Statkraft and Infinis hope to continue the partnership for future projects.
Jul 19, 2023 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Statkraft, Infinis
Borealis Secures Renewable Energy Deal with Burgenland Energie
Borealis AG secures renewable energy future with 10-year PPA, reducing emissions and advancing sustainability goals. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability
May 22, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Borealis AG
Wood Mackenzie expects more consolidation in inverter business
The research firm says the value of the global inverter market will continue to decline until 2024, even though shipments will likely increase. China’s recent policy changes have increased pressure on prices, which will contribute to greater consolidation in the sector.
Aug 8, 2019 // Inverters, ABB, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Sungrow, China, Inverters, Huawei, SMA, Schneider Electric
Borosil Renewables Plans To End Up Being Largest Non Chinese Solar Glass Maker
Solar panel glass maker Borosil Renewables has announced that it will invest Rs 1,500 crore over the following 2 years to broaden its capacity by nearly 2.5 times and supply glass for 15 GW of solar modules by FY25.
May 10, 2022 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, solar glass, anti-dumping duty, Borosil Renewables, Pradeep Kheruka, Interfloat Group
What is the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?
Having begun on 13 October and being due to end on 18 October, the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge is underway.
Oct 16, 2019 // Transport, Australia, Oceania, Bridgestone World Solar Challenge