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Oxbridge scientists seek to explain electron dynamics in perovskite cells
Researchers from the two prestigious U.K. universities are analyzing spatiotemporal charge-carrier dynamics in the perovskite materials used for solar applications. They have discovered the carriers propagate ballistically over 150nm within 20fs of photon absorption.
Dec 18, 2019 // Technology, UK, Oxford University, solar cells, Europe, perovskite
Efficiency record for an organic PV mini module
Organic photovoltaics has considerable benefits, such as environmentally friendly production and flexible modules.
Aug 27, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Fraunhofer ISE, efficiency
Globe's 'Largest' Mfg Plant For BIPV Modules Commissioned in China
Sunman Energy has actually appointed its 1 GW lightweight solar modules production line in China Sunman Energy thinks the modules that consider as much as 5 kg can be deployed for numerous roofs that aren't solid enough to host traditionally hefty modules
Jan 11, 2022 // BIPV, Manufacturing News, bipv, Building-integrated photovoltaics, Building integrated PV, eArc, glassless solar module, Sunman Energy, Zhengrong Shi
Bionic suggestion boosts lithium-ion extraction
Lithium is an energy-critical element that is considered to be a geopolitically substantial resource. However, the supply of lithium might not be enough to satisfy continuously boosting need. As a result, researchers are looking for brand-new ways to extract lithium ions.
Jan 4, 2021 // Technology, Storage, China, Asia, WEN Liping, lithium-ion extraction
Brazilian Researchers Boost Perovskite Solar Cell Durability Using FA+ Cations
Brazil’s Federal University of ABC extends perovskite solar-cell lifetimes by adding formamidinium, promising cheaper, more robust panels made under ordinary factory conditions.
May 22, 2025 // Technology, South america, Brazil, solar cell, perovskite, durability
CleanCapital Adds 64 Solar Sites Across US in Greenbacker Deal
Investment platform CleanCapital has bought a 51.2-MW, 64-project solar portfolio spanning 13 U.S. states from Greenbacker, lifting its distributed-generation assets beyond 450 MW.
Jul 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, CleanCapital, North America
New alliance aims to break 600 W limit
Chinese manufacturers including Trina Solar, Risen Energy and JA Solar have actually established a team to layout and create larger PV modules. The 39-member partnership also consists of inverter vendors including Huawei, Sungrow and also SMA.
Jul 15, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Sungrow, Germany, China, JA Solar, Europe, Asia, Huawei, SMA, Risen Energy, Trina Solar, Singapore
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
UMass Amherst Researchers Develop New Method To Estimate Solar Rooftop Potential
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) have developed a method for automatically assessing rooftops for solar potential.
Aug 9, 2019 // Technology, Software, USA, Massachusetts, CICS, Prashant Shenoy, Subhransu Maji, ACM SIGKDD, Stephen Lee, DeepRoof, North America, Alaska
Parabolic bifacial module with active cooling system
Researchers in Morocco have actually made a brand-new bifacial module with a cooling system, based upon bifacial parabolic solar cells that are attached to each various other through tubes for panel cooling. They are currently patenting the tech, however have yet to produce a first prototype.
Jun 22, 2020 // Technology, Africa, Morocco, Parabolic bifacial module, cooling system, USMBA, El Ghzizal
New batteries provide jolt to renewables, energy storage space
The price of collecting solar energy has actually gone down so much in recent years that it's providing conventional energy resources a run for their money. However, the challenges of energy storage space - which need the capacity to financial institution a recurring and also seasonally variable supply of solar power - have maintained the modern technology from being economically competitive.
Apr 6, 2021 // Technology, Storage, Lynden Archer, Cornell University
Straining to fix perovskite cells
A technique based on optical imaging has been used by an international research team to illuminate strains in lead halide perovskite solar cells without harming them. The scientists claim the approach helped them discover misorientation between microscopic perovskite crystals was the main cause of the strains.
Nov 2, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Washington, Europe, Netherlands, North America, perovskite cells, University of Washington, FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics, David Ginger
MMWEC to build 30-acre solar project in Ludlow
MMWEC, which stands for and also gives power for community energies around the state, will certainly build a 7-megawatt, $14.5 million solar array on 30 acres at its campus at the end of Moody Street.
Feb 12, 2021 // Plants, UK, Europe, Solar Project, MMWEC, Ludlow, Ronald C. DeCurzio
Greenco Seals 25MW Solar Project in Zambia
Africa Greenco Group secures 25-MW solar PPA in Zambia: US$37m investment to bring clean energy to Sesheke district in 2025.
Dec 8, 2023 // Plants, Africa, zambia, PV Power Plant, Greenco
Scale Microgrids Secures $275M for US Renewable Projects
Scale Microgrids secures $275M to power 140 MW of clean energy projects across the U.S., boosting their total funding to over $1 billion.
Jun 13, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America, Scale Microgrids