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Let’s Get to Know REC REC Group is a leading solar panel manufacturer based in Europe. Founded in Norway in 1996, the company has expanded its operations globally, with a significant presence in the United States, Asia, and Australia. A key innovation by REC Group Solar was the introduction of half-cut cell technology in 2014. This technique involves splitting solar cells into two parts, which significantly improves the overall efficiency of solar panels. This breakthrough has been instrumental in advancing solar panel technology. REC Group’s primary manufacturing facility is located in Singapore, where they produce a range of solar panels…

Solar cell efficiency improved with innovative perovskite technology Researchers from Huaqiao University and Qufu Normal University have made significant progress in solar energy technology, introducing new materials that promise to improve the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Their study, published in the June issue of Energy Materials and Devices, describes the development of three new hole transport materials that could set new standards for solar cell performance. Perovskite solar cells are known for their impressive performance and cost-effectiveness, but the high price of charge transport materials remains a barrier to widespread adoption. Traditional materials such as Spiro-OMeTAD are expensive…

The PFV Las Salinas phases 1, 2 and 3, with a total of 205 MW, will work together with the 112 MW Sierra Gorda Este wind farm and will be the largest industrial-scale hybrid renewable generation center in the country, according to Enel. July 26, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina The Las Salinas PV plant and the Sierra Gorda Este wind farm form the largest industrial-scale hybrid renewable generation center in Chile.Image: Enel Green Power ChileBy pv magazine LatAmEnel Chile has started the commercial operation of its new photovoltaic power plant, the PFV Las Salinas phases 1, 2 and 3, with…

Dimethylacridine stimulates perovskite solar cells Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are praised for their remarkable performance and simple manufacturing process. However, traditional hole transport layers (HTLs) such as poly(triarylamine) (PTAA), nickel oxide (NiOx), and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT) have inherent disadvantages that hinder their efficiency and stability. . These materials often face issues such as hydrophobicity, high reactivity and acidity, which negatively affect PSC performance. Therefore, there is a critical need to develop new HTLs that can overcome these limitations and further improve PSC capabilities. A research team from Yunnan University and University of Science and Technology of China has developed a…

Liberia Electricity Corporation is seeking consultants to support the construction of a 20 MW solar power plant, which will be located adjacent to an existing 88 MW hydroelectric plant. July 26, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Jadon Kelly/UnsplashNational utility Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has opened a tender for consultants to oversee the development of a 20 MW solar power project to be located in the northeast of the country.The project will be built adjacent to the existing 88 MW Coffee Hydroelectric Power Plant and form a hybrid system to improve energy efficiency, especially during Liberia’s dry season when electricity demand is…

Illuminating Hope Imagine living in a world where the setting sun plunges your home into darkness. For over 770 million people globally, this is a daily reality due to lack of access to electricity. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, more than half of the population lives without reliable power, affecting their quality of life, health, and opportunities for education and economic growth. Solar energy is transforming humanitarian aid efforts by providing sustainable and reliable power to underserved communities. By harnessing the sun’s energy, we can light up homes, power schools and clinics, and offer hope and opportunity to millions around the…

Lightsource bp has announced its joint venture Ameresco Sunel Energy SA as EPC contractor and O&M supplier for its 560 MW solar project in mainland Greece. The project has been announced as one of the largest solar energy sites in Europe. July 26, 2024 Patrick JowettLightsource bp has selected Ameresco Sunel Energy SA, a joint venture between US cleantech integrator Ameresco Inc and Greek developer Sunel Group, to lead the construction of its 560 MW solar project, located in the Larissa and Fthiodia regions of central Greece. to support. Earlier this week it was announced that the company would be…

Indian hydropower supplier SJVN said the pumped hydropower storage project will be deployed in Darzo Nallah, a tributary of the Tuipui River. July 26, 2024 Uma Gupta The Tuipui RiverImage: Wikimedia CommonsBy pv magazine IndiaSJVN has signed a letter of intent for the construction of a 2.4 GW pumped storage project of the Indian state government of Mizoram. The pumped storage project has been proposed across Darzo Nallah, a tributary of the Tuipui River.This is SJVN’s first project in the state of Mizoram. It is an on-stream closed loop type and comprises eight units of 300 MW each.“The annual energy…

Heliene is a solar panel supplier operating in North America, while Premier Energies is the second largest solar cell manufacturer in India. July 26, 2024 Ryan KennedyBy pv magazine USAHeliene, a solar panel supplier serving North America, and Premier Energies, a solar cell manufacturer based in India, have announced a joint venture to produce solar cells in the United States.The solar cell manufacturing facility is expected to produce an annual total capacity of 1 GW of n-type cells to meet the solar cell needs of Heliene and Premier.Heliene currently sources solar cells from Premier’s facility in Hyderabad for use in…

3D printed forest with microstructure improves solar steam desalination To tackle the global problem of freshwater scarcity, researchers in Singapore have developed advanced solar steam generators (SSGs) for seawater desalination. Powered by renewable energy, this method mimics the natural water cycle by using solar energy to evaporate and purify water, offering a potentially cost-effective solution compared to traditional, energy-intensive desalination techniques. However, current SSG technologies face limitations due to the complexity of fabricating designs that maximize surface area for optimal water evaporation. Inspired by nature, the team used 3D printing to create innovative SSGs. Their findings, published in Applied Physics…