Perovskite solar module with 18.45% efficiency via co-solvent dilution strategy
The module was fabricated with methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) perovskite solar cells via low-cost spin coating. The panel also achieved an open-circuit voltage of 16.07 V, a short-circuit current of 69.52 mA, and a fill factor of 75.35%.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi raises wafer prices
Furthermore, Solar manufacturer JinkoSolar was listed on Wednesday on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Zhonghuan Semiconductor said it expects a 286% growth in profits for 2021.
Russia deployed 233 MW of solar in 2021
Most of the deployed capacity comes from utility scale solar plants selected in the country’s tender scheme for renewables.
Solar-plus-storage autonomous power generator from Spain
Developed in Spain, the Arca system integrates solar panels, power electronics, and energy storage. Arca Lite has a rated power of 490 Wp, and Arca Plus of 980 Wp.
Novel methodology to identify solar-suitable roofs
Swedish scientists developed a three-step method that integrates techniques used for the automatic extraction of buildings along with their underlying roof faces, as well as the identification of utilizable rooftop areas for solar arrays. The novel methodology is claimed to avoid overestimating actual potential of buildings for PV deployment.
Wood Mackenzie expects return to solar panel price falls this year
Wood Mackenzie has made its predictions for the Chinese energy market in 2022 and said the country could install almost 120GW of solar and wind power generation capacity.
Venture capitalist sees billion-dollar opportunities for solar and storage innovators
Bill Nussey describes in his new book a much larger role that he foresees for local solar and storage, and a correspondingly altered role for electric utilities.
Tesla Energy results up, but mixed, for 2021; solar makes nary a sound on quarterly call
On the company’s Q4 earnings call, the world-leading EV manufacturer again prioritized delivering cars over growing low-margin energy storage products, while solar products were barely noted. Both verticals grew though, solar by 68% and storage by 32%.
European utilities, developers ask the EU to support creation of PV supply chain
A group of companies comprising Akuo Energy, Amarenco, BayWa re, EDF Renouvelables, Enel Green Power, Engie, Iberdrola and Vattenfall has sent a letter to the European Commission to ask for a strategy to build up a continental PV supply chain.
Perovskite solar cell with 1,400-hour stability at high temperatures
German scientists have developed a perovskite PV cell with remarkable stability by adding a bilayer of polymers that protects the perovskite from corrosion. This design helps to shield the extremely sensitive perovskite interface and provides the cell with extraordinarily high conductivity.
