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Tokyo government to introduce research on perovskite solar cells
Reports recommend that the Tokyo metropolitan government will certainly begin joint research study with a major Japanese chemical manufacturer on perovskite-based solar cells, that are film-thin, lightweight and bendable, as part of its efforts to promote the use of renewable resource.
Jan 3, 2023 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, Tokyo
Saudi solar project reaches financial close
Lenders to Jinko's 300MW Saad PV scheme include Riyad Bank as well as Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation
Jan 24, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Saudi Arabia, Asia, PV Power Plant, Tom Jamieson
All Energy Solar completes uncommon Minnesota solar project meant to function as art setup
Enphase Energy introduced that All Energy Solar, a full-service energy business offering residential, commercial, farming, and government consumers in the Midwest and Northeast, has actually deployed Enphase IQ 7+ microinverters in a special, building-face-mounted solar array in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 208 VAC, three-phase solar system, which was created and also set up by All Energy Solar, currently provides tidy solar power to the MoZaic East commercial structure to match the building's LEED Gold qualification.
Sep 14, 2020 // Plants, USA, Enphase Energy, North America, Senthil Balasubramanian, Dave Ranhoff, Michael R. Allen
Food crops do better in the shade of solar panels
Another study has highlighted the advantages of combining solar with agriculture. According to the paper, growing chiltepin pepper, jalapeno and cherry tomato in dryland areas of the U.S. under the shade of PV modules is not only possible, but can lead to a better harvest.
Sep 3, 2019 // Technology, PV panels, Europe, University of Arizona, Greg Barron-Gafford, Margit Deimel
Iraq Boosts Solar Energy with Major Projects and Initiatives
Iraq takes a bold leap into solar energy, with 1.7 GW projects and rooftop initiatives, empowering citizens to embrace clean power through accessible financing options.
Oct 15, 2024 // Rooftop PV, Asia, Iraq
Zimbabwe commits to 39 solar projects worth $2.3bn
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has processed 39 solar power projects that have capacity to generate 1,151.87 MW, as the country moves towards renewable energy to increase capacity.
Sep 27, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Africa, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Eddington Mazambani, Centragrid
Wood Mackenzie expects more consolidation in inverter business
The research firm says the value of the global inverter market will continue to decline until 2024, even though shipments will likely increase. China’s recent policy changes have increased pressure on prices, which will contribute to greater consolidation in the sector.
Aug 8, 2019 // Inverters, ABB, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, Sungrow, China, Inverters, Huawei, SMA, Schneider Electric
What is Depth of discharge (DOD)?
How much energy is discharged from a battery before recharging, given as percentage. Most batteries degrade faster as a result of deep discharge. For example,
Sep 12, 2023
ST Haiyuan entering PV sector with 10GW of cell as well as module strategies in China
A tiny automation as well as composites manufacturer, Fujian Haiyuan Composite Material Technology Co (ST Haiyuan) has participated in a structure contract with Jiangsu Gaoyou Economic Development Zone in Gaoyou City, Jiangsu district China to build a 10GW high-efficiency solar cell and also module setting up plant at expense of around US$ 1.6 billion.
Dec 22, 2020 // Manufacturing News, China, pv modules, c-si manufacturing, Asia, solar cell, st haiyuan
Turkey's INTEC, China's CHINT to create 154 MWp solar park in Romania
Turkey-based INTEC Energy Solutions and Chinese firm CHINT Solar said on Tuesday they are partnering to create a 154 MWp solar power plant, the largest in Romania, after authorizing an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement with Israeli renewable resource projects programmer Econergy.
May 3, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, China, Europe, Asia, Chint, Turkey, Romania, Solar Park, intec
Ingeteam unveils new 1500 V string inverter
The Spanish manufacturer said the new three-phase device may reach a power output of 160 kWac in a single 75kg unit. The inverter features 1500 Vdc technology and is said to be able to reach a power output of 161 kW (AC) in a single 75kg unit.
Oct 8, 2019 // Inverters, Spain, Europe, Ingeteam
Delta launches new string inverter
The Taiwanese manufacturer said the 77 kVA, three-phase device is ideal for solar parks and commercial rooftops. The inverter, which has six maximum power point trackers, is said to have an efficiency of 98.8%.
Oct 25, 2019 // Inverters, Taiwan, Delta
Solar power met 45% of demand on Caribbean island of St Eustatius last year
The Netherlands-administered Caribbean island last year saw almost half its power demand provided by a 4.1 MW solar-plus-storage plant, commissioned in late 2017. The facility generated 6.5 million kWh of the 14.3 million kWh of electricity consumed in the territory in 2018.
Oct 25, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Europe, solar-plus-storage, Netherlands, Caribbean
Trina the only solar winner in Colombian energy auction
The Colombian government has revealed more details of the renewable energy procurement exercise finalized on Monday. Chinese manufacturer Trina was the bidder behind all three successful solar projects in the auction.
Oct 25, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, South america, auction, Trina, Colombia
Q CELLS files license infringement problems against Astronergy in Germany as well as France
South Korea-based solar module maker Q CELLS has actually submitted license infringement grievances in both Germany and also France versus Astronergy.
Mar 31, 2021 // Manufacturing News, France, Germany, Q CELLS, Europe, patent, Astronergy, patent infringement, Daniel Jeong, chint group