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Sound Waves Make Solar Cells Cheaper
Discover how scientists are using a new process called acoustic spalling to reduce the cost of manufacturing III-V solar cells. This technique promises to create a cleaner, reusable surface, while maintaining cell efficiency. Research reveals that this technology could be commercially viable.
Jul 21, 2023 // Technology, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell
€280m Refinance: 500MW Mula Solar Farm
Qualitas Energy has completed a €280m refinancing operation on the 500MW Mula photovoltaic solar plant in Spain. BBVA, EDC, DekaBank, Unicaja and Bankinter participate in the "Green Loan Principles" classified loan. Qualitas is a leader in renewable energy investment and management since 2006.
Sep 5, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Spain, Europe, PV Power Plant, Qualitas Energy
Cubico Powers Colombia: 200MW Solar Online
Cubico and Celsia continue to play a major role in Colombia's energy transition, bringing 300MW of solar power to the grid in 2021 and 500MW more in the pipeline. Their projects have helped to establish alternative sources of energy during the dry season, creating a more sustainable future.
Oct 12, 2023 // Plants, cubico, celsia
Masdar Powers Angola with 150MW Solar
Masdar joins forces with the Angolan government to create 600 jobs and power 90,000 homes--a major step towards 10 GW of clean energy capacity in Africa by 2030.
Dec 4, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Masdar, Africa, Angola, PV Power Plant
Solar delivers cheapest power in Jamaica
Neoen has completed the 51 MW Paradise Park solar plant in the Caribbean. The facility will generate electricity for the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited for US$85/MWh over 20 years.
Oct 4, 2019 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, MPC Capital, neoen, North America, Jamaica, Rekamniar Frontier Ventures, WRB Energy
Repsol starts 264MW Spanish solar construct
Valdesolar will begin generating power later on this year with building and construction slated for completion in very early 2021
Jul 14, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Spain, Solar, Europe, repsol
Jupiter Secures $58.4M for Solar Manufacturing Expansion
Jupiter International secures INR 5 billion to boost solar cell production, advancing India's renewable energy goals and reducing import reliance.
Apr 15, 2025 // Manufacturing News, Jupiter
Lightyears Secures Infradebt Deal for Solar Expansion
Lightyears secures refinancing with Infradebt to power up 27 MW of community-scale solar farms, boosting sustainable energy in New Zealand.
Oct 14, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, New Zealand, Oceania, Lightyears
Scientists find development for solar-powered vehicles
In October 2020, the University of York in the UK, collaborating with NOVA University Lisbon, increased the capability of solar panels to take in light by a spectacular 125% by 3D geometry like a square block maze. This enhances the diffraction price indicating probability of light being soaked up. They guarantee lighter, thinner, less expensive, more flexible solar panels.
Nov 6, 2020 // Transport, UK, Solar Panels, Europe, flexible, Christian Schuster
First Solar brings modules to roof segment
The U.S. utility-scale PV leader is going small. After years of avoiding distributed generation, it is currently providing its Series 6 modules for "projects as well as customers of all shapes and sizes."
Sep 10, 2020 // Manufacturing News, Large-Scale, Commercial, Residential, USA, First Solar, North America, Darin Green
Labour challenges plan to limit solar development
Shadow net zero secretary will certainly see a PV farm to highlight the opposition party's promise to triple UK PV growth
Oct 14, 2022 // Policy, UK, Europe, Ed Miliband, Liz Truss, Labour Party
NextEnergy Capital releases $1.5 bn solar fund
NPV ESG financial investment vehicle is targeting opportunities in OECD markets totaling up to 3.5 GW of capacity
Jan 17, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, nextenergy capital, Michael Bonte-Friedheim
CESC Expands Solar Portfolio with Rajasthan Acquisition
CESC Limited's acquisition of Bhadla Three SKP Green Ventures brings them closer to the massive potential of the Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan.
Apr 29, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Bhadla Solar Park, CESC Limited, Phalodi, SKP Green Ventures Private Limited
Ilmatar Secures Land for 350MW Swedish Solar
Ilmatar, a Nordic developer, has secured land for a proposed 350MW solar farm in Grums, Sweden. Working with local landowners, the farm will be one of the largest in Sweden, using timber forest damaged by bark beetles. Christian Gustafsson, Ilmatar's CEO, looks to expand renewable energy for Sweden with the project. Anders Bergenheim, a local landowner, is excited about the collaboration.
Jun 22, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Sweden, Europe, PV Power Plant, Ilmatar
Cubico swoops on 1GW Brazil solar
Renewables developer is acquiring Project Sobral in the state of Ceará from ZEG Energias Renováveis
Jan 18, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, South america, Brazil, cubico











