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The Solar Roof On Hyundai’s New Sonata Hybrid Adds 1,300km Of Range Per Year
Hyundai rolled out a new version of its Sonata Hybrid, which would not normally be news around these parts but for the fact that it comes from the factory with a solar roof. It actually adds some zero emission range to the otherwise petrol-powered vehicle.
Jul 24, 2019 // Technology, Hyundai, powertrains, Sonata Hybrid
Agrivoltaics good for agriculture and panel efficiency
A U.S. research team has found the most efficient locations for agrivoltaics include western America, southern Africa and the Middle East. The researchers found crop land, grasslands and wetlands were the best environments for PV projects linked to agriculture. Conditions suitable for crops are ideal for improving solar module efficiency.
Aug 12, 2019 // Technology, USA, Japan, PV panels, plants, Netherlands, Oregon State University, agrivoltaics
California passes law that prevents cities from taxing energy generated by solar rooftop projects
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last week financial protections for consumer investments in rooftop solar energy. The law, AB 1208 authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), extends a prohibition on cities and counties taxing the energy generated by rooftop solar panels for use by homeowners and businesses.
Sep 9, 2019 // Rooftop PV, California, USA, rooftop, North America, rooftop solar, Gavin Newsom, Bernadette Del Chiaro, Assemblymember Ting, Dave Rosenfeld, Solar Rights Alliance
The Task Behind Sterling and also Wilson Solars AUD 615 Million Victory
Recently, Sterling and Wilson Solar (SWSL) revealed its biggest, as well as 2nd significant contract in the Australia market, when it announced am AUD 615 million dollar win for an EPC and also O&M contract in the country.
May 27, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, SWSL, Lightsource BP, neoen, Oceania, cleanco queensland, Sterling and Wilson Solar, western downs
France embraces solar with viticulture, arboriculture as well as market gardening
The French federal government has picked seven agrivoltaic tasks with an overall generation ability of 12 MW in its newest tender for ingenious PV modern technology.
May 28, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, France, Europe, Sun’Agri, Occitanie
Earth's magnetic field affecting PV panel efficiency
Scientists in Kenya claim the geomagnetic area could reduce solar panel conversion effectiveness 0.21% between the equator and a 50-degree latitude. Their analysis showed the complicated electromagnetic field can identify boosts in component fill aspect as well as falls in optimal power.
Jun 11, 2020 // Technology, Kenya, Africa, PV panel
US residential solar 'removing' as all comers observing quarterly sales development
The United States residential solar market has ridden out a rough third quarter to tape-record impressive setup and sales quantities, offering the market energy to possibly stay clear of the seasonal slowdown usually experienced at the tail end of the year.
Oct 6, 2020 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Roth Capital, covid-19, Matt Potere, Dan Javan, Chuck Norris
Swedish-Israeli research group will certainly examine the self-healing abilities of perovskite solar cells
A research collective project involving scientists from Sweden's Karlstad University and also Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as well as Weizmann Institute of Science will take a look at exactly how perovskite solar cells could recover and self-repair at night.
Jan 9, 2023 // Technology, Sweden, solar cells, Europe, Asia, Israel, perovskite, Karlstad University, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Weizmann Institute of Science, Ellen Moons
Scientists demonstrate laser-driven control of fundamental motions of the lead halide perovskite atomic lattice
An international group of scientists from Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, École Polytechnique in Paris, Columbia University in New York, as well as the Free University in Berlin have actually demonstrated laser-driven control of fundamental motions of the lead halide perovskite (LHP) atomic lattice.
Jun 6, 2023 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, New York, perovskite, Columbia University, North America, Berlin, Paris, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, École Polytechnique, Free University
Mellow Energy Achieves Milestones in Perovskite Module Efficiency
Mellow Energy's breakthrough perovskite-silicon tandem module achieves record efficiency, paving the way for cutting-edge solar solutions with up to 45% theoretical efficiency potential.
Feb 24, 2025 // Technology, perovskite, PV module, efficiency, Mellow Energy
Statkraft Launches 47-MW Wind Farm, Eyes Hybrid Project
Statkraft powers up Spain with a 47-MW wind farm, paving the way for its first hybrid wind-solar project, boosting renewable energy innovation and capacity.
Feb 25, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, Statkraft
Greening to Build 17-MWp Solar Park for Uniper
Greening and Uniper SE transform a former thermal site into a 17MWp solar park, advancing Germany's renewable goals and showcasing global collaboration in sustainable energy.
Feb 26, 2025 // Plants, Germany, Europe, PV Power Plant, Uniper SE, Greening
Perovskite Solar Panels Boost Greenhouse Plant Growth
Semi-transparent perovskite solar cells boost greenhouse plant growth, enhancing photosynthesis and energy efficiency, offering a sustainable solution for indoor agriculture.
Apr 7, 2025 // Technology, Italy, Europe, solar panel, perovskite, National Research Council
Leonardo Partners with Conrad Energy for 11.25 MWp Solar PPA
Leonardo will power its Yeovil plant with solar electricity under a 20-year PPA with Conrad Energy’s 11.25 MWp Camp Road project, cutting 40,000 tonnes of CO₂.
May 5, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solar ppa, net zero, Conrad Energy, Leonardo, Camp Road
Greenbacker Starts Building 500-MW Cider Solar Farm, New York’s Largest
Greenbacker Renewable Energy kicks off full construction on the 500-MW Cider Solar Farm in Genesee County, set to power 120,000 New York homes by 2026.
May 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, New York, North America, greenbacker, PV Power Plant, Cider Solar