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Research & Development
International research group claims 8.8% efficiency for amorphous solar cell The new cell is based on a p-type transparent conductor made of carbon nanotube fibers. The device is said to offer 16% more efficiency than rival amorphous cells.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 15, 2019
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Applications & Installations
A new converter topology for hybrid wind-solar A researcher has proposed a new approach to apply maximum power point tracking techniques to optimize electricity production in wind-solar power projects. The permanent magnetic synchronous generator hybrid model used in the study is based on a multi-input rectifier stage which is said to be able to eradicate current harmonics and eliminate the need for extra input filters.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 15, 2019
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Applications & Installations
Côte d’Ivoire gets World Bank support for 60 MW of solar The African country has joined the World Bank’s Scaling Solar Program. Two PV plants will be located in Touba and Laboa, in the northeast of the country.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 15, 2019
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Markets & Policy
Hanwha vows ‘immediate appeal‘ in event of ITC summary decision With the Q Cells solar business warning it is preparing an instant appeal if a U.S. ITC judge rules against it Stateside, the chemical company parent announced its solar panel business saw a year-on-year, third quarter rise in revenue from KRW818 billion to KRW1,638 billion.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 14, 2019
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Technology & Products
DMEGC launches half cut monocrystalline module with 440 W output The new 24.5kg, PERC monocrystalline product from DMEGC is said to have an efficiency of 19.78%. The panels are available in glass and white-backsheet formats.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 14, 2019
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Applications & Installations
EU to help anchor lower price for floating solar power The Fresher project, funded by the EU’s European Maritime and Fishery Fund, aims to develop better and cheaper mooring and anchoring systems for floating solar. The initiative is backed by Portugal utility EDP, which has recently begun to install floating projects.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 14, 2019
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Applications & Installations
Angola’s solar plans boosted by Italian oil giant Eni The Italian oil and gas provider has signed a concession agreement with the government of the African oil country to build a 50 MW solar plant. The project is expected to be in the province of Namibe and will be part of the nation’s plan to deploy 600 MW of solar by 2022.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 14, 2019
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Applications & Installations
Canadian Solar sees turnover and profits retreat The Chinese-Canadian manufacturer reported a 1% decrease in sales in the third quarter, with net profit falling 19%, to US$55.2 million. Quarterly shipments were up significantly year on year, from 1.59 GW in July-to-September last year to 2,387 MW this time around. The company expects to ship up to 8.5 GW of panels and achieve turnover of up to US$3.16 billion this year.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 13, 2019
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Applications & Installations
IRENA predicts LCOE of solar will drop to $0.01-0.05 by mid century The latest study published by the International Renewable Energy Agency says the average solar electricity cost of $0.085/kWh produced by projects commissioned last year is set to fall to $0.048 next year, and $0.02-0.08 by 2030.
Emiliano Bellini
Nov 13, 2019
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