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Polish company opens up cutting-edge solar energy plant
A Polish business on Friday introduced the world's initial commercial assembly line of photovoltaic panels based on groundbreaking perovskite technology, which might change accessibility to solar energy.
May 24, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Poland, Solar Panels, Europe, perovskite, Olga Malinkiewicz
Nautilus Solar finishes Maryland community solar project offering low-income residents
Nautilus Solar Energy, an owner-operator of solar projects throughout the USA, opened up one of Maryland's largest community solar projects that will certainly provide 54% of its power generated to low-to-moderate income (LMI) residents.
Jul 19, 2021 // Plants, USA, North America, Solar Project, Jim Rice, Nautilus Solar, Mary Beth Tung, Gary Skulnik
Aquavoltaics in the Philippines
An EU funded solar-plus-storage project has been tendered in the Philippines. The United Nations is seeking bids for the system, to support the for the seaweed industry on the island of Tawi-Tawi. Combining PV with aquaculture brings many advantages for both, including water conservation, a more controlled aquatic environment, and ecosystem restoration.
Aug 13, 2019 // Technology, Markets & Finance News, Storage, Floating PV, USA, tender, floating PV, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Philippines, RETS, MinDA, hybrid systems
Cyborg Cockroach-- Solar Charged & Remote-Controlled by Japan's RIKEN CPR
The study team led by Kenjiro Fukuda initially explore Madagascar cockroaches that are approximately 6 centimeters long. Cyborg cockroaches could be used to multiple noble uses like checking hazardous locations or keeping track of the environment.
Sep 6, 2022 // Technology, RIKEN, CPR, cyborg cockroaches, Kenjiro Fukuda, Madagascar Cockroaches Experiment, solar cell modules, solar insects, solar powered cyborg cockroaches, wireless control
Dye-sensitized solar cells attain a new power conversion performance record
Mesoscopic dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) were designed in 1990s by Brian O'Regan and Michael Grätzel, taking on the latter's name-- the world-famous Grätzel cells. DSCs convert light into electrical power via photosensitizers-- dye compounds that absorb light and inject electrons into an array of oxide nanocrystals which ultimately are collected as electrical current.
Oct 27, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, efficiency
Ultrathin solar cells assure enhanced satellite performance
The majority of space satellites are powered by photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electrical energy. Direct exposure to particular types of radiation present in orbit can harm the devices, degrading their performance and restricting their lifetime.
Nov 9, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, University of Cambridge, Armin Barthel
Solar Farm in Space? European Space Agency Contemplates the Idea
Scientists are propogating an enthusiastic plan to harness solar power from orbit to power the planet. At a two-day conference in Paris, the European Space Agency (ESA), which the UK is a part of, is disputing ideas for developing a solar farm in space. To transfer microwave energy to Earth, analogous to the high-frequency radio waves located in a microwave oven, the SOLARIS project gathers sunshine over a huge location in space.
Nov 24, 2022 // Technology, Paris, ESA, SBSP, microwaves can pass through clouds, orbit to power the planet, space-based solar power, the European Space Agency
Harnessing solar energy: New method improves readings of double-sided panels
A research laboratory in photonics and renewable energy at the University of Ottawa has actually developed a new method for determining the solar energy produced by bifacial photovoltaic panels, the double-sided solar modern technology which is expected to fulfill increased worldwide energy demands moving on.
Jan 19, 2023 // Technology, Solar Panels, University of Ottawa, Erin Tonita, Karin Hinzer
Photon Energy Launches 7.5-MWp Solar Park in Romania
Photon Energy NV unveils Faget 3, a 7.5-MWp solar park in Romania, elevating its global capacity to 140.3 MWp and championing sustainable energy's bright future!
Sep 17, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Romania, Solar Park, Photon Energy NV
Australia Approves 300-MW Solar Project in Queensland
Powering the future, the Cambridge Solar Farm in Queensland will electrify 123,000 homes, cutting carbon emissions by 670,000 tons while creating 400 jobs!
Sep 20, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Australia, queensland, Oceania, Solar Project
ALLETE Expands Minnesota Solar Fleet by 200 MW
Minnesota Power is powering up with 200+ MW of new solar parks, advancing toward a greener future and commitment to 80% renewable energy by 2030!
Sep 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, Allete, Minnesota Power
Nordic Solar Announces 80-MWp PV Park in Lithuania
Nordic Solar is revolutionizing Lithuania's energy landscape with an 80-MWp solar park, powering 26,000 homes and bolstering its capacity to 180 MWp by 2025!
Sep 26, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Europe, Lithuania, Solar Park, Nordic Solar
AFRY Secures Key Role in Australian Green Hydrogen Project
AFRY AB drives innovation in Australia's green energy frontier with a groundbreaking hydrogen and ammonia project, set to produce nearly one million tonnes annually at Nhulunbuy.
Oct 1, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, Australia, Oceania, green hydrogen project, AFRY AB
Ashtrom Launches 306-MW Solar Park Ahead of Schedule
Ashtrom Renewable Energy's Tierra Bonita solar park lights up Texas, energizing 75,000 homes ahead of schedule with $435 million investment in sustainable power.
Oct 9, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, Texas, North America, PV Power Plant, Ashtrom Renewable Energy
Dominican Republic Approves Ecoener's New 50-MW Solar Farm
The Dominican Republic takes a leap into clean energy with the CNE's approval of the Payita 2 solar farm, advancing sustainability and reducing fossil fuel reliance.
Oct 21, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Dominican Republic, North America, solar farm, ecoener