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Insufficient capacity delays grid connection for 8.5-MWp solar park in Germany
German green energy business Naturstrom AG has completed the 8.5-MW expansion of the Henschleben solar park in Thuringia now needs to wait on months in order to connect the plant to the grid which can not presently incorporate the brand-new capacity.
Nov 2, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Germany, Europe, Solar Park, Naturstrom AG
Construction begins on solar glass greenhouse
The Australian wise building products firm ClearVue Technologies Limited has actually started construction on a clear solar glass greenhouse at Murdoch University south of Perth. It's the very first commercial-scale technology presentation using the ClearVue technology in a safeguarded cropping farming setup. The primary building and construction is to be completed by December with completing and also appointing in early 2021. The Murdoch University will conduct trials in the greenhouse.
Nov 23, 2020 // BIPV, Technology, Australia, Oceania, Chengdao Li, ClearVue Technologies Limited, Ken Jagger, solar glass greenhouse
UK Scientist Usage Compressed Air for Cooling and Cleaning PV panels
In a paper qualified 'Study on the Cleaning as well as Cooling of Solar Photovoltaic Panels Using Compressed Airflow', published in the journal Solar power in June 2021, U.K. scientists from the University of Warwick made a situation for using the airflow produced from compressed air for cleaning as well as cooling solar panels concurrently.
May 18, 2021 // Technology, UK, Europe, University of Warwick, PV panel
Longi unveils results of bifacial module test
The exercise, conducted on Longi PERC bifacial modules by Germany’s TÜV SÜD at a test field in China, showed surprisingly higher gains in panels getting light reflection from painted-surface and grassland albedo. It also showed, Longi claimed, bifacial panels operate at lower temperatures than single-sided alternatives.
Sep 30, 2019 // Manufacturing News, Germany, China, Europe, Asia, LONGi, TÜV SÜD, PERC bifacial modules
Iberdrola launches a huge energy storage system in Spain
The solution was developed by i-DE, a power distribution unit of the Spanish utility giant. The 3-megawatt-hour battery is meant to strengthen electricity supply in the area, taking into consideration the surrounding solar arrays.
Nov 28, 2019 // Storage, Spain, Iberdrola, Europe, i-DE
EU Closes China Solar Probe Amid Firm Withdrawals
EU closes probes into Chinese bids for Romanian solar park as companies withdraw, citing commitment to EU climate goals. Controversy over subsidy regulation enforcement continues.
May 14, 2024 // Policy, Europe
ADB approves loan for Eritrean solar-storage project
$ 50m finance package will certainly enable construction of clean power facility 40km eastern of the capital Asmara
Apr 7, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, ADB, Africa, Eritrea
Earth's magnetic field affecting PV panel efficiency
Scientists in Kenya claim the geomagnetic area could reduce solar panel conversion effectiveness 0.21% between the equator and a 50-degree latitude. Their analysis showed the complicated electromagnetic field can identify boosts in component fill aspect as well as falls in optimal power.
Jun 11, 2020 // Technology, Kenya, Africa, PV panel
Enel Subsidiary 3Sun Secures €560M for Solar Manufacturing Boost in Italy
Italian solar module manufacturing subsidiary 3Sun secures €560 million in financing for its Sicily plant, boosting Italy's manufacturing sector. The move comes as Germany faces challenges in solar manufacturing, highlighting opportunities in other parts of the EU.
Jan 25, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, Italy, Enel, Europe, HJT Solar
Turbine shade effect on solar parks to be examined
Consortium consisting of Vattenfall will investigate the impacts on power yield
Feb 10, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Europe, Netherlands, Vattenfall, Solarfields, TNO, Heliox, Zwanendal, Nico Dekker
Cooling down mechanism increases solar power harvesting for self-powered outside sensors
Sensors positioned in the atmosphere invest long periods of time outdoors via all climate condition, as well as they should continuously power themselves in order to accumulate data. Lots of, like photovoltaic cells, make use of the sunlight to produce electricity, yet powering outdoor sensing units at night is a challenge.
Jul 14, 2020 // Technology, USA, North America, cooling, Satoshi Ishii
CEL Tenders for 535 kW Solar Project at NIBSM Campus, Chhattisgarh
CEL has actually welcomed bids for the appointing of an on-grid solar PV nuclear power plant of ability 535 kWp at NIBSM Campus, Raipur in the state of Chhattisgarh.
Mar 25, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, India, tender, Asia, CEL, NIBSM
Solar removed in problems to Dutch football arena
A stopped working leading rail girder link was in charge of the 2019 roofing system collapse at AZ Alkmaar's football arena, an examination by Dutch design company Royal HaskoningDHV has actually exposed. The collapse was caused by solid wind lots throughout a tornado.
Apr 15, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Rooftop PV, Europe, Netherlands, Thorsten Kray, Robert Eenhoorn, AZ Alkmaar’s football stadium
Dopant-free, humidity-stable natural layers give perovskite solar cells 21% effectiveness
Long lasting, high-performing perovskite solar cells additionally need long lasting, high-performing charge-transporting layers. Researchers have developed the first organic opening carrier that does not require a dopant to obtain high charge mobility and security.
Jan 19, 2021 // Technology, China, solar cells, Asia, perovskite, efficiency, organic cell, Yongzhen Wu, East China University of Science and Technology
Tunisia promotes tender for building and construction of 60MWp solar energy plants
The federal government of Tunisia has introduced a call for tenders for the building of solar power plants with a total ability of 60MWp. According to the North African country Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines, the solar power stations will be built each with a capacity of in between 1 and also 10 MWp.
Oct 7, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, tender, Tunisia, Africa, PV Power Plant