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Scientists develop porous scaffold to boost battery capacity Researchers from Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering worked with a graphene structure, the particles of which resemble ‘crumpled paper balls’, and have created a scaffold onto which lithium atoms can be deposited.
Mark Hutchins
Jan 22, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Japan: Disappointing first auction; plans for 200 GW solar by 2050 Japan’s first solar PV auction has reaped disappointing results, with just 41 MW set to be developed. Under the revised FIT, meanwhile, 27.7 GW were cancelled. Despite this, JPEA is aiming for 200 GW of solar PV installs by 2050. Overall, cumulative installed capacity has reached over 40 GW. There are still many plans afoot for large-scale projects, although it is the rooftop sector, which holds the most promise.
Becky Beetz
Jan 22, 2018
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China’s cumulative PV capacity hits 130 GW, to reach 250 GW by 2020 According to China’s National Energy Administration (NEA), the country installed a total of 52.83 GW of solar PV in 2017, with cumulative capacity now sitting at 130.25 GW. Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory Co. Ltd (AECEA) forecasts this to reach 250 GW by 2020.
Becky Beetz
Jan 22, 2018
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Turkey added 1.17 GW of solar in December alone According to new figures from the local grid operator, Turkey’s cumulative installed PV capacity has reached 3.42 GW, as of the end of 2017. The end-of-year rush was due to the 25% FIT reduction granted to unlicensed projects, which came into effect on January 1.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 22, 2018
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MESIA’s Middle East Solar Awards honor solar champions in the Middle East One of the highlights of this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), which forms part of ADSW, was Wednesday evening’s Middle East Solar Awards Ceremony, organized by MESIA, the Middle East Solar Industry Association.
Eckhart Gouras
Jan 20, 2018
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The weekend read: Myanmar’s solar lifeline Myanmar market overview: There is vast solar potential in the country, primarily in off-grid, which is the number one driver of electrification, and proving a lifeline for many. C&I presents an interesting business case, but as with utility-scale projects there is still a lot to be done.
Becky Beetz
Jan 20, 2018
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Research & Development
NREL scientists observe perovskite degradation at nano-scale A team from the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a novel microscopic technique, which enables them to observe degradation in perovskite materials at the nano-scale, and pinpoint key areas for attention in their efforts to improve the stability and durability of the material.
Mark Hutchins
Jan 19, 2018
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Markets & Policy
Report: Trump says he’ll announce solar tariff decision “soon” In an interview with Reuters, the president slammed what he referred to as the dumping of inexpensive modules on the U.S. market.
Frank Andorka
Jan 18, 2018
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WFES: ISA signs letters of intent for $5bn financing, nine solar projects across five member states This week’s World Future Energy Summit (WFES) saw a letter of intent inked at the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA’s) pavilion to secure financing of up to US$5 billion with India’s YES Bank by 2030. The organization also signed deals for nine solar projects across five ISA member countries, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, India and Spain.
Marija Maisch
Jan 18, 2018