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Floating solar PV gains global momentum
This post checks out the present state of floating solar PV (FPV), briefly highlighting numerous leading markets, and also reviewing advantages and also benefits in detail along with common applications and also service version considerations. The expectation for FPV is positive and also is set to damage without its particular niche understanding. It might well become the third column of the solar PV market in future.
Sep 22, 2020 // Opinions, Floating PV, India, South Korea, China, Thailand, floating PV, Asia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Frank Haugwitz
Pusan Researchers Develop Sodium-Ion Battery Anode to End Lithium Dependence
Scientists from Korea as well as United States have actually lately developed pyrolyzed quinacridones that exhibit high sodium-ion storage performance as well as cycling stability. Besides having physicochemical properties similar to that of lithium, sodium is both sustainable and cost-effective.
Jan 9, 2023 // Technology, Storage, Lithium-ion batteries, Energy storage systems, Pusan National University, sodium ion, Seung Geol Lee, sodium ion batteries, pyrolyzed quinacridones, SIB, sodium-ion battery anode, South Korea sodium battery research
NESF doubles down on PPA strategy as its mounted capacity rises by 10%.
NextEnergy Solar Fund's (NESF) overall set up capability currently stands at 895MW, with the company remaining to focus on long-lasting corporate power acquisition arrangements (PPAs).
Nov 19, 2021 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, PPA, Europe, Nesf
Magnora secures permit nod for 260MW S Africa solar project
Swedish renewables developer Magnora has secured environmental authorisation for a 260MW solar project it is creating in South Africa.
Aug 16, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, magnora, Erik Sneve, Espen Erdal
Mulilo Secures Funding for 75-MW Solar Project in S. Africa
Mulilo Energy powers South Africa's green future with a 75-MW solar project, boosting renewable capacity and aligning with national sustainability goals.
Mar 18, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, Mulilo Energy, pv powwe plant, S. Africa
Victoria, Tasmania Secure 1.7 GW in Renewable Energy Tender
Victoria and Tasmania secure 1.7 GW in Australia's renewable energy tender, paving the way for increased clean energy deployment and meeting national targets by 2030.
May 13, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Victoria, tender, Tasmania
TotalEnergies Starts Construction on Hybrid Solar-Storage Site in S Africa
TotalEnergies is building a 216-MW solar-battery hybrid system, producing over 400 GWh of clean electricity, in South Africa's Northern Cape province. Set to become operational in 2025, the project will ensure a continuous supply of green electricity for local utility Eskom.
Dec 15, 2023 // Plants, Storage, TotalEnergies, S Africa
North Macedonia releases 100 MW solar tender
Utility ESM is looking for possible companions for the building of 2 50 MW solar centers at its shuttered coal nuclear power plant near Kičevo.
Feb 20, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, tender, Europe, North Macedonia, ESM
TotalEnergies completes 5-MWp rooftop solar system in Indonesia
French energy group TotalEnergies SE (EPA: TTE) introduced on Wednesday the launch of a 4.8-MWp roof solar system for Indonesia-based tire cable fabrics maker PT Indo Kordsa Tbk (IDX: BRAM).
Nov 24, 2022 // Rooftop PV, Asia, Indonesia, TotalEnergies
Matrix to acquire 105-MW solar-plus-storage project from Recurrent Energy
Matrix Renewables, the TPG Rise-backed renewables platform, has actually consented to buy a 105-MW solar project in California with 80 MWh of energy storage space capacity from Recurrent Energy LLC, part of Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ: CSIQ).
Apr 7, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, recurrent energy, solar-plus-storage project, Matrix
Lightsource bp begins developing 112-MW solar farm in Trinidad and also Tobago
UK-based solar energy manufacturer Lightsource bp stated on Tuesday it had launched building and construction of a 112-MW/148-MWp utility-scale solar project in Trinidad and also Tobago.
Apr 19, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Lightsource BP, solar farm, Trinidad
High-efficiency formamidinium-based perovskite solar cells with procedure life time over 2000 hours
Solar cells, which transform sunshine to electrical power, have actually long been part of the international vision for renewable resource.
Aug 2, 2021 // Technology, Japan, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, efficiency, OIST, Yabing Qi, Guoqing Tong, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Small as well as high reliable solar panel to powr future deep space objectives
Researchers have been working to create the best photovoltaic panel that could operate in reduced light conditions to power deep-space goals and at the same time remain light-weight and robust.
Aug 14, 2020 // Technology, Germany, Solar Panels, Europe, solar cell, perovskite
Australia National University hits new perovskite efficiency record
Scientists at the institution have achieved 21.6% efficiency with a perovskite cell measuring 1cm². The landmark has been verified as a new world record for perovskites at this size.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, USA, South Korea, Australia, Asia, Oceania, Australia National University, North America, Ulsan National Institute of Science, U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Thomas White
Sungrow FPV sees strong potential for offshore floating solar
The floating solar-dedicated subsidiary of inverter maker Sungrow expects both offshore areas and storage tanks to be crucial areas for future PV advancements.
Jun 22, 2021 // Plants, Floating PV, Sungrow, floating PV, Floating solar, offshore solar, research and development, SNEC 2021, sungrow floating