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A rethink of the foundation for photovoltaic panels could aid automation
An original strategy to mass-producing affordable solar cell foundation blocks might result in the wide adoption of solar panels made from perovskite ink-- a "wonder material"-- according to study from the University of Surrey.
Jun 28, 2022 // Technology, solar cells, perovskite, University of Surrey, Ravi Silva, Ehsan Rezaee
Portugal designates EUR 10m to sustain solar power in agriculture
The Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture introduced it is designating EUR 10 million (USD 12.1 m) for solar projects under its Small Investments in Agricultural Exploration programme.
May 18, 2021 // Markets & Finance News, Portugal, Europe, Agriculture
Bboxx releases flexible items for off-grid communities in Africa
Off-grid pay-as-you-go solar provider Bboxx has introduced a new service to provide renewable solutions to off-grid communities in Africa.
Mar 16, 2022 // Grids, Kenya, Africa, bboxx, off-grid, rwanda
Solar pioneer Pierre Verlinden: The big problem is apathy
On the first day of this year’s EU PVSEC conference, veteran solar researcher Pierre J Verlinden won the Becquerel Prize for Outstanding Merits in Photovoltaics. The award recognized more than 40 years as a leading PV researcher in academia and at leading companies including Sunpower and Trina Solar. Its recipient spoke to pv magazine about what is needed from solar to stave off catastrophic climate change.
Sep 11, 2019 // Opinions, SunPower, China, Europe, Asia, wafers, Trina Solar, PERC, eu pvsec, Pierre Verlinden
AI-driven robots are making new materials, improving solar cells and other technologies
Ada, an AI-driven robot, searches for new solar cell designs at the University of British Columbia.
Dec 12, 2019 // Technology, Manufacturing News, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, solar cell, North America, University of British Columbia, Curtis Berlinguette, Benji Maruyama, Apurva Mehta, Kristin Persson, Keith Brown, Joshua Schrier, John Gregoire
'Molecular glue' makes perovskite solar cells significantly extra trustworthy in time
A research study group from Brown University has made a significant action towards improving the long-lasting reliability of perovskite solar cells, an emerging clean energy technology.
May 7, 2021 // Technology, USA, solar cells, perovskite, North America, Brown University, Nitin Padtur
Australia to redirect $337.8m in aid to Pacific neighbors for renewables
In anticipation of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Tuvalu this week, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce A$500 million ($337.75 million) in foreign aid to partnering Pacific nations in the form of a climate change and oceans funding package for renewable energy investment and climate resilience.
Aug 13, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, Australia, Pacific Islands Forum, Scott Morrison, Frank Bainimarama
Plus Power to Build Two Mega Battery Power Plants in New England
Battery storage space system company, San Fransisco based Plus Power has won both largest proposals in the most recent ability auction held by the New England's International Organization for Standardization (ISO). England ISO operates the transmission grid as well as competitive power markets in six Northeastern states.
Feb 16, 2021 // Plants, Storage, New England, Brandon Keefe, Polly Shaw
US Solar Factories Face ‘Rude Awakening’ Amid Price Plunge
US solar factories face uncertain future as cheap imports drive prices down, risking factory cancellations despite federal subsidies. Can Biden's clean energy push overcome global competition?
Mar 12, 2024 // Markets & Finance News, USA, North America
Solatio's $1.94B Solar Project to Fuel Hydrogen Production in Brazil
Solatio's $1.94B Solar Project to Fuel Hydrogen Production in Brazil
Jun 12, 2024 // Solar to Fuel, South america, Brazil, hydrogen, Solatio
Kärcher indications PPA with Zestec, NESF for roof solar
A roof solar array has actually been mounted at cleaning up innovation firm Kärcher's head office in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Feb 13, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Rooftop PV, UK, PPA, Europe, rooftop PV, nextenergy capital, Nesf, Zestec, Mark Venner, Ross Grier
EU Market Outlook for Solar Power, 2020-- 2024.
SolarPower Europe has actually released the EU Market Outlook for Solar Power, 2020-2024. The solar PV field is no stranger to favorable shocks-- recently this has consisted of going beyond expectations in regards to steep cost decrease, versatility, user-friendliness, manifold applications, and its rapid growth rate.
Dec 19, 2020 // Market Research, Europe, covid-19
New solar installments at Contec making headquarters to balance out 53% of power usage
Contec just recently partnered with Pisgah Energy and also Southern Current to create, create and mount a rooftop and ground-mounted solar project at its headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The two systems, completing 625.5 kWDC, work as on-site electric generation for Contec, increasing the firm's efforts to manufacture items with renewable energy.
Feb 3, 2021 // Plants, Rooftop PV, USA, North America, Contec, Jack McBride, Evan Becka, Scott Wolfrey
Researchers have discovered how to avoid energy waste by solar modules
Hot electrons can appear a key to maximizing energy collection from the sun by photovoltaic panels.
Nov 27, 2019 // Technology, pv modules, Europe, Asia, Netherlands, Singapore, PV cells, UG, NTU
EV Charging Stations To Be Seen On Google Map
A new filter feature has been added on Google map. The filter can now classify Electric vehicle charging stations depending on the plug available. Note that different manufacturers use varying charging connectors. For instance Nissan utilizes CHADEMO while VW and BMW use CCS plug. On the other hand, TESLA uses its own instrumentation in charging cars.
Dec 20, 2019 // Software, BMW, TESLA, ev charging, Google Map, Nissan, VW












