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2021 Best Year in History for Solar in the EU: Report
The 27 participant states of the European Union saw around 25.9 GW of new solar PV capacity attached to their grids in 2021
Dec 27, 2021 // Market Research, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Europe, Netherlands, European Union, SolarPower Europ
Leading 4 Manufacturers of Polysilicon in China; Tongwei Leads the Race
All leading 4 suppliers are now located in China; they generated greater than 100,000 MT each in 2022. all leading 4 producers are currently situated in China; they produced greater than 100,000 MT each in 2022.
The six biggest Chinese manufacturers alone have additional capacities of about 1.5 million MT in the pipe for 2023 as well as 2024.
May 17, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Tongwei, xinte energy, Daqo New Energy, bernreuter research, gcl technology, polysilicone industry in China
Belectric to set up 57 MW solar projects in the Netherlands
German Belectric Solar & Battery GmbH has signed agreements to install 3 solar projects with a total capacity of 57 MW for Kronos Solar.
Feb 19, 2021 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Belectric, Ingo Alphéus, solar projects
Molecular resonances lower the optimum possible photovoltage in natural solar cells
Researchers at TU Dresden and also Hasselt University in Belgium examined the physical reasons that restrict the performance of unique solar cells based upon natural molecular products. Presently, the voltage of such cells is still also reduced-- one factor for their still fairly reduced effectiveness.
Mar 20, 2020 // Technology, solar cells, Europe, Belgium
Greece relies on 100% renewables for the very first time ever
Greece's sustainable power plants have produced sufficient electrical energy to provide the nation's entire power demand over a straight five-hour duration on Friday, October 7, new information shows.
Oct 11, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Greece, Europe
Malaysian Utility TNB Ventures into Solar Greenfield Development in the UK
Malaysian multinational electrical power company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is pleased to announce that it has, via its completely owned subsidiary, Vantage RE Ltd. (Vantage RE), signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) agreement with BELECTRIC GmbH (BELECTRIC) for the construction as well as commissioning of 102 MW solar farms in the United Kingdom (UK).
Dec 27, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, TNB, UK, Europe, Belectric GmbH
The Netherlands Prompts Cuts In power Consumption To Reduce Russian Influence
The brand-new laws requiring big energy consumers to shed use are expected to come into force beginning 2023.
Last March likewise the federal government had requested its citizens to consume much less gas.
Jul 5, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Netherlands, European Union, Dutch Regulations, petajoules, power consumers, power sector, Russia Ukraine war, Russian oil and gas
Romania's Hidroelectrica prepares 50MW hydrogen plant on the Danube
Romanian majority state-owned hydro power manufacturer Hidroelectrica is seeking specialists to draft a feasibility study for the construction of a 50MW green hydrogen manufacturing plant near the Portile de Fier gorge on the Danube, it said.
Dec 28, 2021 // Solar to Fuel, Europe, hydrogen, Romania, Hidroelectrica
This solar panel- like device can generate electricity in the dark
Electrical engineer Aaswath Raman, at the University of California in LA, has come up with a device that can harness energy from a dark night sky to power an LED — hinting at a new frontier in renewable energy.
Sep 12, 2019 // Technology, California, USA, North America, Aaswath Raman, LED — hinting, Jeffrey Grossman
Better Energy and Andel Join Forces for Massive Danish Solar Project
Better Energy and Andel join forces to build 15 solar energy parks in Denmark, with a total capacity of 2 GWp, in a billion-euro investment towards the country's green transition.
Jan 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Denmark, Better Energy, Andel
Acciona Energia's Groundbreaking Hybrid Plant Combines Wind and Solar
Acciona Energia pioneers hybrid renewable energy with its new wind and solar park in Spain, creating jobs and investing in local communities while reducing environmental impact.
Jan 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, acciona energia
Aslan and Calypte Join Forces for 2-GW Indonesian Solar Hub
Aslan Energy and PT Calypte Sugi Power join forces to unveil a groundbreaking 2-GW solar hub in Indonesia, powering a sustainable future by 2027!
Aug 27, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Asia, Indonesia, Aslan Energy, PT Calypte Sugi Power
Revolutionary Triple-Layer Smart Windows: Durable, Moisture-Transmitting, and Haze-Free
Introducing the groundbreaking MTPW: a triple-layer thermochromic perovskite window inspired by medical masks. With enhanced durability and optical clarity, it's perfect for sustainable green buildings.
Feb 2, 2024 // Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Zhejiang University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, perovskite window, MTPW
Belt and Road to bring 1 GW of solar to Italy
Chinese state-owned PV manufacturer Jetion Solar says it has signed a deal with Italian government-owned oil and gas major Eni to develop a slew of new solar projects across five regions in the next three years in a deal worth €2 billion.
Oct 1, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Italy, China, Europe, Asia, Jetion Solar, Eni
H&M Group and Alight Illuminate Sweden with Solar Power
Alight and H&M Group join forces again, constructing three solar parks in Sweden to generate clean electricity and support H&M's renewable energy goals.
Jan 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Alight, H&M Group