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Researchers in China have tried to increase the efficiency of hetero junction solar cell via a buffer layer made of indium tinoxide. This innovation reportedly resulted in an efficiency increase of 0.1% from optimized short-circuit density and filling factor. April 3, 2025 Emiliano Bellini A group of researchers in China has manufactured a heterojunction (HJT) solar cell based on an indium tinoxide (ITO) buffer layer with the aim of improving the optical and electrical properties of the device. “High power prepared Indiumtinoxide (ITO) layers have made an important contribution to improving the crystal quality of films and the capacity of…

Building permit granted for 1.8 GW/ 40 GWH Pomphydro project in the Scottish Highlands. Developer Gilkes Energy says that the real work is now starting and is looking for “substantial capital” for the project. April 3, 2025 Matthew Lynas The Lochan Na-Earba Loch Image: Nigel Brown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 By ESS News Gilkes Energy has assured the planning permission for a 1.8 GW/40 GWH Pomped Hydro Energy Storage project, the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom so far. The Earba Pumped Storage Hydro Project is located in Loch Earba in the Scottish Highlands, about 200 km…

A team of researchers has analyzed the impact of various cloud types on the predictions of solar radiation. They found prediction models that take into account the physics of how clouds interact with sunlight are more accurate than models that do not consider cloud types. April 3, 2025 Patrick Jowett A research team has investigated how different cloud types influence solar forecast. The scientists explained that clouds are a major challenge for predicting solar energy because of various and complex cloud radiation interactions, as a cloud Types show different macrophysical and microphysical properties, as well as various optical characteristics, which…

In one executive order On Wednesday 2 April, President Trump announced new mutual rates for all trading partners “to balance global trade flows from 5 April”. The order adds 10% rates to all trading partners, with Higher rates for certain countries. According to Law firm Norton Rose FulbrightThe rates do not apply to the import from Canada or Mexico, as long as 25% rates remain against those countries. Some of the highest mutual rates focus on Southeast Asian countries with already high antidumping/countervailing tasks on solar cells and panels -Cambodia (49%), Malaysia (24%), Thailand (37%) and Vietnam (46%). These countries,…

The Spanish manufacturer Gonvarri Solar Steel says that his new TracSmart+ 1P tracker is a two rough tracker, but it also offers a version with one row of the product. April 3, 2025 Pilar Sánchez Molina By PV Magazine Spain Gonvarri Solar Steel, a Spanish supplier of mounting structures and tracking systems, has introduced its new TracSmart+1P compact sun fracer. “The new system is now available worldwide,” a company spokesperson said PV -Magazine. Solar Steel, which designs and supplies solar trackers and structures, launched the TracSmart+1P, a 1P -Zonne -Tracker that is designed to maximize the level of energy costs…

Planning documents show that the planning application committee of the Dumfries and Galloway Council has not increased any objections to the proposal. Image: Gresham House. The planning permission was awarded to Bess projects of a total of 1,590 MW/3,179MWH capacity last month, which means that the UK has now approved a total of approximately 55.4 GW/117GWH. That is according to the latest data from Solar Media Market Research’s’Battery storage: UK Pipeline & Completed Assets Database ‘Report. The amount of battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline with planning stamping is an increase of approximately 5% on the 52.3GW/111.5GWH at the end…

The company established in the US said its New River 3 Plus portable power plant from 0% to 100% in just one hour via AC-Outlet A version with wireless charging via an integrated 5000 MAH Power Bank will be available later this year. April 3, 2025 Lior Kahana By ESS News The American manufacturer Ecoflow has released a new 286 WH -power plant for outdoor use. Namynchronization River 3 Plus, the portable battery can be expanded with a 286 WH module for a total capacity of 572 Wh or a 572 WH module for a total capacity of 858 WH.…

E.on UK took a 49% interest in the company in December 2020, at what time it was stated that Eco2Solar would continue to operate independently. Image: E.ON. Utility E.on UK today announced that the Eco2Solar, a residential and commercial solar installation program, will fully acquire. E.on UK took a 49% interest in the company in December 2020, at what time it was stated that Eco2Solar would continue to operate independently. The company was founded in 2007 and wants to make a viable standard on every new house on every new house. Solar Power Portal contacted the companies to ask about…

Namaste Solar works together with Ladies bean project To install a 102 KW solar system on the roof and a charging station for electric vehicles at the Non-profit head office in Denver, Colorado. This installation is designed to compensate 120% of the electrical use of women’s bean project, so that operating costs are considerably reduced and enables the organization to invest further in its mission to support women’s empowerment through employment. The solar project is fully funded by the renewable energy sources of the city of Denver, which demonstrates the dedication of the city to support renewable energy initiatives in…

The Netherlands-Founded MCPV, a PV manufacturer of the Silicon Heterojunction, plans to build a GW-Sized PV panel factory in Tudela, Navarra, Spain. April 3, 2025 Valerie Thompson A representation of the MCPV Celf factory in Vendam, the Netherlands. Image: MCPV Dutch solar PV manufacturer MCPV has received approval for a subsidy of € 10 million for the construction of a 2.5 GW Solar Module factory in Tudela, in the Spanish region of Navarra, told the CEO of the company, Marc judge, to PV Magazine. “This is a good amount to start the first phase. A local team dedicated to the…