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Thin-film photovoltaic technology combines effectiveness and versatility
Piling solar cells boosts their efficiency. Dealing with partners in the PERCISTAND project, scientists at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have produced perovskite/CIS tandem solar cells with an efficiency of nearly 25%-- the highest value achieved so far with this technology.
Jun 27, 2022 // Technology, KIT, efficiency, solr cell
Renewable energy solutions for refugees and displaced people
  IRENA and UNHCR have conducted a joint research, based on which the organizations propose solutions for strengthening humanitarian operations. The
Dec 26, 2019 // Market Research, IRENA, UNHCR
Solar, renewables and hydrogen for greener marine transport
A new report in Sweden suggests that renewables are an ideal source of power for marine vessels, based on a case study in which solar PV and proton-exchange membrane fuel cells, combined with a diesel generator, were used to reduce the greenhouse gas and particulate emissions of cruise ships by almost 10%
Sep 20, 2019 // Technology, Transport, Solar to Fuel, Sweden, Europe, Solar to Fuel, Solar to Hydrogen, Producing Hydrogen, Hydrogen from renewable, Renewable fuels
RWE and WhiteRock Partner to Develop US Renewables
RWE AG partners with WhiteRock Renewables to boost US renewable energy projects, aiming for 30% global green capacity by 2030.
Apr 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, USA, North America, RWE AG, WhiteRock
Sunnova reports more customers and dealers in Q2
US residential solar installer Sunnova reported a growing dealer network, more customers, new solar products and a larger geographical footprint in its first earnings release since going public.
Aug 21, 2019 // Residential, Markets & Finance News, USA, Sunrun, Sunnova, ssfusa, installer, residential, North America
Renewable energy auctions: Status and trends beyond price
As the renewable energy sector matures, policies must be adapted to reflect changing market conditions. With the increasing use of auctions, policy makers seek to procure renewables-based electricity at the lowest price and also fulfil socio-economic objectives.
Oct 23, 2019 // Market Research, IRENA
How Electric Cars and Renewables Could Beat Oil
This week on The Energy Gang: The economics of oil are beginning to be challenged by EVs paired with wind and solar.
Aug 17, 2019 // Transport, USA, electric cars, Europe, Oil, BNP Paribas, Trump administration
Solar Land Disputes in Bulgaria: Agrivoltaics and Protests
Discover how Bulgaria is navigating land use disputes for solar power projects in Novo Selo, Ledenik, Kardzhali, Vratsa and Vishovgrad. Learn how Eurohold is addressing environmental concerns and prosumers.
Jul 20, 2023 // Plants, Europe, PV Power Plant, Bulgaria, Disputes
First Solar Expands Ohio Manufacturing and Distribution Footprint
First Solar expands its manufacturing footprint in Ohio with a new distribution center, aiming to achieve 14 GW of US solar manufacturing capacity by 2026.
Jan 26, 2024 // Manufacturing News, Markets & Finance News, First Solar
Carrefour and GreenYellow Partner for Massive Solar Project
GreenYellow partners with Carrefour to solarise 350 stores in France, creating Europe's largest decentralized solar power network. Aiming for 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Jul 16, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PV Power Plant, GreenYellow, Carrefour
Untapped solar and wind possibility in Swiss hills
Researchers at EPFL and also the WSL Institute for Snow as well as Avalanche Research SLF have actually issued suggestions wherefore type of renewable resource should be generated in Switzerland's numerous regions, to help achieve the country's goals of carbon neutrality and also energy self-sufficiency.
May 31, 2021 // Technology, Plants, Markets & Finance News, Europe, Switzerland, EPFL, the WSL Institute for Snow Avalanche Research SLF, Jérôme Dujardin
Centrica and sonnen complete 100 battery strong VPP
Centrica and sonnen have completed a virtual power plant (VPP) project, which will allow customers to maximise the potential of their solar panels while providing flexibility to the grid.
Jan 30, 2020 // Residential, Storage, UK, Europe, VPP, Centrica, Sonnen, Flexibility
Toshiba develops extra Japanese solar and also hydrogen
The electronic devices titan is developing two PV plants with a consolidated generation capability of 58 MW with U.S. module manufacturer First Solar. Toshiba is additionally prolonging its hydrogen study project in Fukushima for an additional 2 years.
Sep 17, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Storage, Japan, First Solar, Asia, hydrogen, PV Power Plant, Toshiba
GoldenPeaks and Faerch Sign Solar PPA in Hungary
GoldenPeaks Capital secures groundbreaking 12-year PPA with Faerch Group in Hungary, providing 15 GWh of renewable energy annually. A game-changer for sustainability in the region.
Jul 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, PPA, Hungary, Europe, GoldenPeaks
Best Home Battery Backup and Solar Storage Systems
Top Solar Batteries and Energy Storage Systems  In this post, we have listed the best solar battery storage solutions. The storage systems are
May 1, 2024