Scientists develop ‘air stable’ perovskite at more than 19% efficiency
A team led by Chonnam National University in South Korea has developed a new perovskite solar cell composition, which it says could lead the way to the production of “highly efficient and air stable perovskite solar cells”.
Longi claims 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells
Just one month after announcing a PERC module efficiency of 20.41%, the Chinese solar manufacturer announced it has now achieved a 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells, thus beating its own previous records.
Brazil: Ceiling price for solar in upcoming auction set at $96/MWh
For the A-4 April auction, the Brazilian regulator ANEEL has already pre-qualified solar projects with a combined capacity of 20 GW. The maximum price for wind projects has been set at around $79/MWh.
Municipal bonds may help India achieve its 40 GW rooftop solar target
Although the development of rooftop solar is not progressing in India as planned by the government, a group of international experts is suggesting using municipal financing to raise debt availability, and reduce PV system costs.
Storage Highlights countdown #4: Fraunhofer ISE’s power electronics
As Energy Storage Europe approaches, pv magazine counts down the highest-ranked energy storage highlights, selected by our independent jury, that visitors to the exhibition can lay their eyes on. In fourth-place was Fraunhofer ISE’s Cell-Booster and the power electronics for the project “Netefficient”, a technology planned for higher efficiencies, while reducing construction volumes.
Chile’s energy regulator to use Blockchain
The Chilean National Energy Commission will become the country’s first public entity to adopt such technology, which it will begin to use in March.
Interview: The time has come for a European solar industry policy
In an interview with pv magazine, SolarPower Europe CEO, James Watson explains how the Clean Energy Industrial Forum (CEIF) set up by the EU is paving the way for a resurgence of the European solar industry. Representatives from politics and industry met last Friday in Brussels to discuss how to further proceed.
Sweden to remove building permit for rooftop PV
The Swedish government is proposing to simplify the building system regulatory framework, in order to enable more residential and commercial solar to come online.
Trump talks up Section 201 solar tariff
While attending a National Governors Association meeting, President Trump claimed benefits of the Section 201 solar tariff, while disparaging Chinese product quality.
Lithuania’s Modus Energy plans 56 MW of solar projects in Poland
The Lithuanian renewable energy company will initially install 12 power plants at a cost of around €11 million.
