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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
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
Anti-solar cells: A photovoltaic cell that operates at night
In truth, a specially created photovoltaic cell might create up to 50 watts of power per square meter under ideal conditions in the evening, about a quarter of what a traditional solar panel can create in daytime, according to an idea paper by Munday and graduate student Tristan Deppe.
Feb 3, 2020 // Technology, USA, solar cells, North America, University of Maryland, Jeremy Munday
New environment-friendly materials can power wise tools utilizing ambient light
We are significantly making use of more smart tools like mobile phones, wise audio speakers, and wearable health as well as health sensing units in our homes, workplaces, and public buildings. Nonetheless, the batteries they make use of can diminish promptly and include hazardous and also uncommon environmentally damaging chemicals, so scientists are searching for far better ways to power the gadgets.
Nov 16, 2020 // Technology, UK, China, Europe, Asia, University of Cambridge, Soochow University, Robert Hoye, Vincenzo Pecunia, Imperial College London
A polarization-driven guide to making high-performance, functional solar cells
Improving solar cell design is essential for improving energy usage. Researchers have lately focused on making solar cells more efficient, flexible, and mobile to enable their assimilation into everyday applications. Consequently, unique light-weight as well as flexible thin film solar cells have been developed.
Jan 5, 2021 // Technology, South Korea, solar cells, Asia, Youngho Kang
PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone of 600 MW Solar Park in Jhansi, UP
The step seeks to convert Jhansi's Bundelkhand region, which has plentiful land and sunshine, right into a "solar power hub" in the state.
Nov 18, 2021 // Plants, India, Asia, narendra modi, UPPCL, Bundelkhand, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd
Scientists take a bite out of solar effectiveness difficulty with sandwich version
In a globe hungry for less costly, a lot more effective renewable resource, Australian scientists have actually provided a treat.
May 21, 2021 // Technology, Australia, solar cells, perovskite, Oceania, thin films, Ken Ghiggino, 2D perovskite solar cells
Solar Generated Maximum Electricity Among all Renewables in Australia
Solar passes all other renewable resources in terms of Australia's electrical power generation in 2020.
Jun 10, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Australia, Oceania, Australia Energy Statistics, Australian Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy 2020, Renewable Resources
Victoria intends grid upgrades to sustain renewable resource zones
The Australian state of Victoria has introduced six grid upgrade projects as part of efforts to open new renewables investment.
Aug 3, 2021 // Plants, Markets & Finance News, Grids, Victoria, Australia, Oceania, rez