Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, or Adwea, have pre-qualified 48 companies for the setting up of 350 megawatt Solar Photovoltaic (PV) electricity plant in Sweihan, 125 km east of Abu Dhabi in the Eastern Region.These companies would be taking part in a process in which a developer or a consortium will be selected to […]
NREL Finds Nanotube Semiconductors Well-suited for PV Systems
Researchers at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered single-walled carbon nanotube semiconductors could be favorable for photovoltaic systems because they can potentially convert sunlight to electricity or fuels without losing much energy.The research builds on the Nobel Prize-winning work of Rudolph Marcus, who developed a fundamental tenet of physical chemistry that explains […]
Ecoplexus Inc. Commissions 54 MW of Additional Solar Assets in the U.S.
Ecoplexus Inc., a leading developer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, recently announced that it has commissioned six solar PV projects, totaling 54 megawatts (MW) in North Carolina. The six projects, reaching $79 million in project value, represent the completion of Ecoplexus’ second and third portfolios in North Carolina, bringing the Company one step further in its […]
Research Institutes optimize Cell Concepts
More than 100 SCHMID APCVD systems are already in use for solar cell mass production worldwide. Several research institutes are now also actively working on modern cell concepts such as PERL (Passivated Emitter and Rear Locally diffusion) or IBC (Interdigitated Back Contact) which can be produced more cost-effectively with the help of APCVD coatings. “Our […]
Senvion secures turbine order in Japan and opens office in Tokyo
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo to service the local market. Furthermore, Senvion has secured the go ahead to deliver three turbines to a wind farm in Japan. The wind farm will use three Senvion MM92 turbines designed to withstand extreme wind loads […]
Investors count SunEdison cost as countries focus on climate change
SunEdison, the world’s largest renewable energy developer, filed for bankruptcy last week after its $3.1bn buying binge soured. The Missouri–based company pursued an aggressive debt-fuelled acquisition strategy between 2014 and 2015, which saw it scooping up a large portfolio of solar and wind projects across the globe. SunEdison racked up significant debt and a turning […]
Government walks the talk on climate change, distributes over 10 crore LED bulbs under UJALA
The Government of India has distributed over 10 crore LED bulbs across the country under the Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme. The scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi in January 2015.Efficient domestic lighting is one of the largest contributors to energy savings globally and the […]
Trina Solar Announces New Efficiency Record of 23.5% for Large-Area Interdigitated Back Contact Silicon Solar Cell
Trina Solar Limited a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, recently announced that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China has set a new world record of 23.5% for a high-efficiency silicon solar cell with an Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) structure on a large-area 156×156 mm2 n-type mono-crystalline silicon […]
Walmart India partners with Amplus Energy Solutions to provide green energy
In its commitment to strengthen the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint, Walmart India and Amplus Energy Solutions today announced a partnership for green energy. The companies are signing a Power Purchase Agreement for 15 Best Price Modern Wholesale Stores located across five states – Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. The total capacity that […]
EDF Renewable Energy Acquires groSolar
EDF Renewable Energy recently announced the acquisition of Global Resource Options, Inc. (dba: groSolar), a privately owned company, which provides development and turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for developers, financiers, utilities, corporate, government, and other institutional clients. The acquisition brings to EDF RE an autonomous business unit with a precise […]