Saudi Arabia launches 3.1 GW solar tender
Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has announced a request for qualification (RFQ) for 3.1 GW of solar capacity across four projects in the seventh round of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy tender program.
KAUST, Franuhofer ISE announce 33.1%-efficient fully texturized perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
The fully textured tandem cell achieved an open-circuit voltage of 2.01 V and an “extended” outdoor stability in the Red Sea coast, according to the researchers.
All back-contact perovskite solar cell designs at a glance
Scientists from Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United States have investigated existing back-contact perovskite solar cell architectures and have proposed a strategy to help reach commercial production.
Novel MPPT technique for EV charging combined with PV, fuel cells
Scientists in India have designed a system that uses PV panels, a proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, battery storage, and a supercapacitor. It also relies on an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system-based MPPT that reportedly achieves an efficiency of 98.7%.
ACWA Power commissions 2.79 GW of solar in Saudi Arabia
ACWA Power has secured commercial operation certificates for three majority-owned solar projects in Saudi Arabia, adding 2.79 GW of operational capacity.
Consortium reaches financial close on 2 GW Saudi solar project
Masdar, GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco) have reached financial close on the 2 GW Al Sadawi solar project in Saudi Arabia. The financing includes $1.1 billion from eight regional and international banks.
PV-driven portable air water generator for remote areas
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have created a PV-powered air water generator that can be used in remote areas or on lengthy vehicle journeys. It can reportedly produce a liter of water at approximately $0.04 for packing and zero for non-packing.
Novel MPPT method combines APO, model-predictive control
An international research team has tested a hybrid control technique combining adapted perturb and observe (APO) with model-predictive control to address complex partial shading in solar arrays. The method, validated through simulation and physical experiments, reportedly outperforms existing approaches.
Arctech to supply trackers for 2.3 GW Shanghai Electric project
Arctech will supply its SkyLine II tracking system to Shanghai Electric’s 2.3 GW Sadawi Solar Project in Saudi Arabia under a new deal.
Masdar and EDF’s Emerge signs long-term solar deal with Saudi’s Misk City
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF power renewables, will develop and deliver a 621 kWp rooftop solar plant on a dedicated carport structure and other assets within Misk City as part of a 20-year agreement.
