Global online database for solar parks above 20 MW
Global Energy Monitor (GEM) has launched a new open-source online tool that lists large-scale solar plants in 148 countries.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar secures 200 MW TOPCon solar module order
JinkoSolar has scored a 200 MW PV panel order in northern China, GCL Technology’s biggest shareholder has purchased more shares, and the Chinese government has set new rules for floating PV.
Waaree secures approval to acquire Indian solar cell maker
India’s National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Waaree’s acquisition of Indosolar, in a deal that will expand its planned PV cell production capacity from 4 GW to 5.4 GW, while complementing its upcoming foray into module manufacturing.
The Hydrogen Stream: Novel tech for extracting hydrogen gas from liquid carriers
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has developed an energy-efficient strategy for room-temperature hydrogen release from liquid hydrogen carriers, which uses less rhodium. Elsewhere in the world, Airbus launched its Zero Emission Development Centre in the UK, Toshiba ESS teamed up with Fusion Fuel to target Australian and European markets, and Corfo signed agreements to finance three renewable hydrogen projects with GNL Quintero, iCAP, and Air Liquide in Chile.
PV module degradation mechanisms at a glance
An international team of researchers have published a review of all factors affecting PV module performance. They looked at mainstream crystalline silicon technology, thin-film solar, perovskites, and organic solar cells, and offered insight on reliability, quality and testing standards.
Terbium-doped perovskite solar cell with 17.5% efficiency
An international group of scientists has used bulk passivation and surface passivation techniques to implement terbium doping in an all-inorganic perovskite solar cell, while using quantum dots to improve the stability of the perovskite itself.
Sharp presents 375 W rooftop PV module for gable roofs
Sharp’s new 375 W solar panels feature multi-wire technology, with a power conversion efficiency of 20.4%.
Wacker to expand silicon metal production in Norway
Polysilicon manufacturer Wacker has launched a feasibility study for its expansion plans in Norway. It said its production capacity in the village of Holla could increase by 50% by 2025.
Australian developer pushes ahead with green hydrogen production plans
Frontier Energy has identified its preferred electrolysis technology as it advances plans to produce green hydrogen powered by the proposed 500 MW Bristol Springs Solar project in Western Australia.
Indian developers switch on 300 MW of large-scale solar
Tata Power has commissioned a 100 MW solar project in the Indian state of Maharashtra, while Acme Solar has turned on a 200 MW PV facility in Rajasthan.
