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Making green hydrogen via the exposure of nanomaterials to sunlight
A research team from the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) has actually joined forces with French researchers from the Institute of Chemistry and also Processes for Energy, Environment and Health (ICPEES), a CNRS-University of Strasbourg joint research laboratory, to pave the way towards the production of green hydrogen.
Jan 22, 2021 // Technology, France, Europe, solar cell, green hydrogen, efficiency, Institut national de la recherche scientifique, INRS, Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health, ICPEES, El Khakani, CNRS-University of Strasbourg
Power price volatility driving demand for shorter, more advanced PPAs
Shorter power acquisition contracts (PPA) might become extra commonplace in Europe's solar market as developers strive to bring on more companies and energies as offtakers, according to a panel of sector leaders.
Feb 5, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, PPA, corporate ppa, pexapark, sfi con london, europe ppa, ssf, utility ppa, Lee Moscovitch, Olivier Bardet
Chemists develop unique electrolyser for hydrogen manufacturing
In a current Nature Communications paper, a team of scientists led by Dr. Ning Yan of the Van't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam showcases a functional membrane-free approach to water electrolysis making use of earth-abundant catalysts.
Jul 20, 2021 // Technology, Solar to Fuel, hydrogen, Ning Yan, University of Amsterdam
Attaining stable perovskite solar cells through phase transition engineering for effective defect passivation
Last summer season, cities of Korea including Seoul were hit by an unmatched heavy rainfall, which swamped various locations. In a similar way, torrential downpours engulfed concerning one-third of Pakistan, resulting in prevalent flooding. New York City State was not spared as it experienced heavy snow storms in December of last year, with snowfall of more than one meter.
Apr 21, 2023 // Technology, Asia, Korea, Taiho Park, perovskite solar cells, Pohang University of Science and Technology
Turkey Initiates 2 GW Renewable Energy Tenders
Turkey is charging forward in renewable energy, launching an 800 MW solar tender as part of its ambitious YEKA programme to secure a sustainable future.
Nov 6, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Turkey
Eolus Divests 100-MW Battery Project in California
Eolus Vind AB sells its 100-MW battery storage project, Pome, in California—its fourth U.S. divestment—highlighting the booming renewable energy market.
Jan 6, 2025 // Storage, California, USA, North America, Eolus Vind AB
Tunisia Calls for 200-MW Solar Under Licenses
Tunisia calls for 200MW of solar PV licenses, using mid-sized standardized projects to speed permitting, ease grid integration, cut gas imports, and boost financing confidence with room for future storage.
Apr 23, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tender, Tunisia, Africa, mena, licensing regime
ReNew to Build 6.5-GW Solar Ingot-Wafer Plant
ReNew Energy Global plans a 6.5GW solar ingot-wafer plant in Andhra Pradesh, investing INR 42B. It will boost local supply chains, cut imports, and create 2,100+ jobs.
Apr 24, 2026 // Manufacturing News, India, Asia, ReNew
Mahindra Renewables plans $171 mn investment for solar project in Rajasthan
Mahindra Renewables Private Limited (MRPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra Group (worth $20.7 billion) cleantech arm Mahindra Susten Private Ltd (MSPL) is planning to invest around $171 million to set up a 250 mega watt (MW) solar power project in Rajasthan. The project will be backed by International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Jan 9, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rajasthan, Mahindra Renewables
Panda Green’s hopes of postponing debt are dashed
The heavily-indebted, Chinese state-owned solar project developer now has ten days to rustle up $242 million after a debt restructuring proposal was accepted by less than a third of its creditors.
Jan 15, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, China, Asia, Panda Green
More than 5,000 heaps of modules gathered for recycling in France
PV Cycle has stated it gathered more than 280,000 photovoltaic panels at the end of their lifecycle in France last year, consisting of 200 heaps from the country's abroad territories.
Feb 4, 2020 // Policy, France, Europe, recycling, PV Cycle
Solar-plus-storage to provide all the daytime electric needs of nation state
A 6 MW solar plant and 5 MW/2.5 MWh storage system are set to increase the share of renewable electricity on the Pacific island of Nauru from 3% to 47%. The $27 million project is being supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Sep 30, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, storage, Skelec, Oceania, Asian Development Bank, Nauru
Solar delivers cheapest power in Jamaica
Neoen has completed the 51 MW Paradise Park solar plant in the Caribbean. The facility will generate electricity for the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited for US$85/MWh over 20 years.
Oct 4, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, MPC Capital, neoen, North America, Jamaica, Rekamniar Frontier Ventures, WRB Energy
Masdar wins Uzbekistan’s 100 MW PV tender with lowest bid of $0.027/kWh
Uzbek utility Uzbekenergo had received 23 offers for the 100 MW tendered solar plant. Two more solar tenders, with capacities of 400 MW and 500 MW, respectively, will be launched in the near future.
Oct 7, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Masdar, tender, Asia, Uzbekistan, large-scale pv, International Financial Corp.
Grenergy seals 200MW solar supply agreement in Spain
Grenergy Renovables has penned a solar supply agreement with Spanish utility Galp, its first such agreement in the country.
Nov 26, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Galp, pv power plants, solar pv, Europe, Grenergy Renovables