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Mini perovskite solar module with 40 sq cm aperture area, 17% efficiency
The 19.2%- efficient perovskite cells made use of in the module depend on an electron layer based on tin oxide that was transferred through chemical bath deposition. This technique, according to the gadget's creators, has made it possible to have a reasonably small decrease in efficiency from small cells to the 40cm2 module.
Feb 28, 2022 // Technology, France, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, solar module, efficiency, Institut Photovoltaïque d’Île-de-France, IPVF
Aura Power Clears 25-MW Solar Farm Near Cirencester
Aura Power wins approval for a 25MW solar farm near Cirencester, moving a Cotswolds project from planning to delivery—unlocking faster capacity as UK grid access and timelines make or break renewables.
May 21, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, England, solar farm, Aura Power, Planning Approval
New combined solar cells produce high power conversion performances
Scientists at Hiroshima University in Japan have combined together different polymer and molecular semiconductors as photo-absorbers to develop a solar cell with enhanced power performances and also power generation.
Dec 9, 2020 // Technology, Japan, Asia, solar cell, efficiency, organic, Hiroshima University, Itaru Osaka
NCIC Secures Solar Power from Lightsource bp in NSW
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group embraces green energy, partnering with Goulburn River Solar Farm to power a sustainable future in coal export.
Mar 19, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Lightsource BP, Europe, PV Power Plant, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group
Chile to Hold 5.25 GWh RE Auctions Over Following 15 Years
The Chilean Energy Regulator seeks to provide even more electricity to the national system over a period of 15 years from 2027. Chile's advancing PV installments has expanded to 4.6 GW at the end of March, 2021.
Feb 17, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, clean energy, Chile, South america, Latin america, renewable auction
New configuration gives perovskite cells 18% efficiency
Cesium lead black perovskites could be interesting for solar cell development if their crystals are observed in their less efficient but more stable beta phase. The efficiency shortfall can be solved by healing emerging cracks in the surface of the cell using a choline iodide solution, according to an international team of scientists.
Oct 4, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, China, Europe, Asia, Switzerland, Luis K Ono, Jiao Tong University
Solar might hold benefit in post-pandemic global power sector
The International Energy Agency has acknowledged remarkable falls in power financial investment brought on by the Covid-19 situation but stated renewables, consisting of PV, provided an attractive suggestion to investors as the dust worked out, provided their enticing business economics and brief turnaround times.
Jun 1, 2020 // Markets & Finance News, China, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, United Arab Emirates, North America, WORLD, covid-19, United States
US Grants 425M to Tata Power for India Solar Factory
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has been granted USD 425 million by the US International Development Finance Corporation for building a 4.3-GW solar cell and module manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu. This project will create 2,000 jobs and module production is expected to start in 2020. India's renewable energy goals will be boosted by this facility. Tata Power currently has a 7.8 GW renewable energy portfolio.
Sep 11, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, USA, India, Asia, North America, tata power
Soltec Secures Major US Solar Project with Blue Ridge Power
Soltec Power Holdings secures contract to supply its efficient SF7 trackers for a 164 MW solar project in Virginia, enhancing construction efficiency and reducing costs.
Feb 16, 2024 // Plants, USA, North America, Soltec
EPFL achieves 29.2% efficiency for tandem solar cell with fully textured silicon
Researchers in Switzerland made substantial progress with a method to perovskite-silicon tandem cell layout that they state might become integrated right into existing silicon PV production. They have announced the success of a 29.2% cell efficiency-- not far from the total record for tandem cells, and confirmed by Germany's Fraunhofer ISE.
May 2, 2022 // Technology, Europe, solar cell, Switzerland, efficiency, EPFL, Christophe Baliff
Okaya Power Payments 100 kW Hybrid Solar Plant in Himachal
Okaya Power has commissioned a 100 KWp hybrid solar plant at its manufacturing unit at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.
May 20, 2021 // Plants, India, Asia, Himachal Pradesh, Hybrid Solar Plant, Okaya Hybrid Solar Plant, Okaya Power
Enel Green Power launches 132.2-MW solar project in Colombia
Latin American utility group Enel Colombia has started building a 132.2-MW (straight existing) solar farm in the Magdalena department of Colombia, launching a project that secured a long-lasting power purchase agreement (PPA) in the Colombian government's renewable energy auction in 2021.
Aug 23, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, South america, enel green power, Colombia, Solar Project
Druk Green, Hira Power Eye 500-MW Solar in Bhutan
Druk Green Power and Hira Power & Steels sign an MoU to explore a 500‑MW solar project in Bhutan—site studies, feasibility work, and broader renewable cooperation to diversify beyond hydropower.
Aug 20, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Asia, Bhutan, Druk Green Power, Hira Power & Steels
Aspen Power buys 6.44-MW NJ rooftop solar portfolio
Aspen Power acquired two aging NJ rooftop solar systems—6.44 MWdc—built under PSE&G’s Solar Loan Program. Producing 7M+ kWh yearly, they deliver energy savings and long-term stability.
May 5, 2026 // BIPV, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Aspen Power
JERA Partners with JR East for Offsite Solar Power
JERA Co Inc partners with JR East for a groundbreaking solar power deal, paving the way for sustainable energy and innovative food waste recycling in the railway sector.
Jan 17, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, JERA Co Inc