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Next-generation monograin layer solar cells containing silver
The scientific team from TalTech has finally succeeded in improving the performance of their innovative photovoltaic cells by replacing part of copper in absorbing layer with silver.
Dec 11, 2019 // Technology, Europe, TalTech, silver, solar sells, Tallinn
N-type cell performance race proceeds as JinkoSolar sets brand-new record of 25.25%.
JinkoSolar has accomplished a new record effectiveness for a large-area n-type TOPCon monocrystalline solar cell, taking its effectiveness to 25.25%.
Jun 1, 2021 // Manufacturing News, JinkoSolar, efficiency, cell efficiency record, n-type
Sungrow FPV sees strong potential for offshore floating solar
The floating solar-dedicated subsidiary of inverter maker Sungrow expects both offshore areas and storage tanks to be crucial areas for future PV advancements.
Jun 22, 2021 // Plants, Floating PV, Sungrow, floating PV, Floating solar, offshore solar, research and development, SNEC 2021, sungrow floating
Yaskawa Solectria dealing with new inverter model customized for First Solar panels
Yaskawa Solectria Solar announced that it has actually partnered with First Solar to create a new variation of the SOLECTRIA XGI 1500-250 utility-scale string inverter. The enhancements maximize the XGI 1500-250 for First Solar's advanced thin-film modules.
Sep 9, 2022 // Inverters, First Solar, PV module, Yaskawa Solectria Solar
LONGi accomplishes new world record for p-type solar cell efficiency
LONGi has introduced a new world record conversion effectiveness of 26.12% for its p-type silicon heterojunction (HJT) cell.
Sep 21, 2022 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, Institute for Solar Energy Research, LONGi, isfh, efficiency
A-SMACC participants 'examining all choices' after AD/CVD petition rejection
United States solar suppliers behind the controversial anti-circumvention petition have said they are "reviewing all choices" and could refile petitions in the future.
Nov 16, 2021 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Policy, USA, China, Asia, North America, tariffs, Southeast Asia, A-SMACC, anti dumping, AD/CVD
Element Energy Soars with $111M Series B Funding
Element Energy just closed a $111 Million Series B investment to deploy its adaptive battery management systems. Co-led by a US clean energy giant & Cohort Ventures, it will use the funds to power 1st & 2nd life batteries, explore EV batteries, & acquire 2+ GWh of lightly-used EVs.
Nov 15, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Element Energy
Adani Green Expands with 505 MW, Wins 400 MW Project
Adani Green Expands with 505 MW, Wins 400 MW Project
Apr 3, 2025 // Plants, PV Power Plant, Adani Green
Norsk Solar Lights Up First Brazil Solar Site
Norsk Solar has launched the first of six 18MW solar plants in Brazil, with the remaining five to be completed in the next month. This is the first IPP project for Norsk Solar, a 25-year PPA with Órigo Energia, and is located in the state of Minas Gerais.
Aug 15, 2023 // Plants, South america, Brazil, PV Power Plant, Norsk Solar
PV plants lasting longer, with lower operational costs
Solar plants are now expected to last 32.5 years and also cost $17 per kW/year to run, as revealed by a Berkeley Laboratory survey of market individuals.
Jun 3, 2020 // Technology, PV plants, WORLD, Berkeley Lab
Rs 747 Crore US Order Win for Sterling and Wilson
Sterling and also Wilson Solar Solutions, Inc (SWSS), the US subsidiary of Sterling and also Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL) has actually announced that it has actually been awarded a USD 99 million (~ INR 747 crore) contract to construct a 194 MW project in the United States of America. It is being created by a leading lasting energy business, as well as will be co-located in an area that has significant wind development in operation.
Jun 26, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, sterling and wilson, amit jain
TotalEnergies, Holcim Launch Europe’s Largest Self-Use Floating Solar
Europe’s largest self-consumption floating solar powers Holcim Belgium: 31‑MW, 30 GWh/year from quarry lake, slashing emissions as TotalEnergies accelerates toward 34 GW+ renewables and 2030 100 TWh ambitions.
Mar 23, 2026 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Europe, Belgium, Floating solar, self-consumption, TotalEnergies, Holcim
Record-breaking solar perovskites
Perovskite solar cells modern technologies have the prospective to enhance performance and also reduced the price of solar power, yet substantial expense and also integrity problems continue to be. Yoana Cholteeva considers what makes solar perovskites so encouraging.
May 21, 2020 // Technology, USA, UK, China, solar cells, Europe, Asia, perovskite, North America, efficiency
EIG gets EDF's 49MW West Burton B battery
EDF's 49MW West Burton B battery storage possession has actually been offered alongside its consolidated cycle gas generator (CCGT) power plant, to institutional investor EIG.
Sep 2, 2021 // Storage, ENERGY STORAGE, UK, EDF, Europe, m&a, Battery Energy Storage, Ccgt, Eig, West Burton B
UK programmer Anesco sold to JV as it preps for fast growth
UK-based solar programmer and also O&M service provider Anesco has been acquired by a joint venture between US private equity company Ara Partners and Aksiom Provider Group.
Jun 14, 2021 // Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, UK, United Kingdom, Europe, subsidy-free solar, utility scale solar, joint venture, Anesco, large scale solar, acquisition, aksiom services group, ara partners