Japanese scientists develop wireless optical neural stimulator based on PV
A very small implantable device that can be used to control brain patterns has been developed by Japanese researchers using photovoltaic technology. The device is both the smallest and the lightest wireless optical biodevice to have ever been developed.
French administration considers building solar plants on its own premises
In the recent work group organized by the French government along with all stakeholders of France’s solar industry, delivering more volumes to the market was highlighted as a number one priority.
Blue Sky Energy offers saltwater-based residential solar storage
Interview: Saltwater technology is similar to that of lead battery storage, but only natural materials are used. Helmut Mayer, Managing Director of Blue Sky Energy, explains how this compares to lithium-ion, which currently dominates the residential PV sector.
Report calls on UK Government to embrace power to gas
A new report published by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers outlines the potential for power to gas as a technology to support the addition of renewable energy capacity to the grid, and as a storage alternative with advantages over much talked about lithium-ion technology.
Global Grid launches blockchain technology for solar in Mexico
The digital platform is intended to help developers of large photovoltaic plants to raise capital without having to resort to banks or traditional investors.
Vivint Solar grows revenue on lower volume
The US residential solar power company continues its focus on higher profits, hinting at strong growth potential in coming quarters as sales teams settle into their new pipelines.
JinkoSolar achieves 23.95% efficiency for p-type mono cell
Chinese module manufacturing heavyweight JinkoSolar has announced the achievement of a new world record efficiency for a p-type monocrystalline silicon cell, at 23.95%. The record has been confirmed in testing by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Turkey’s solar could pass 20 GW by 2026
In the most bullish scenario provided in a report published by Turkey’s Shura Energy Transition Center, solar is predicted to reach 30 GW of installed capacity by the halfway point of the next decade. The report’s most conservative scenario envisages around 6 GW.
Netherlands awards 1.9 GW of PV in SDE+ 2017 autumn round
Solar was once again the source with the largest share in the latest round of the SDE+ program for large-scale renewable energy projects. Around 1.3 GW of pre-qualified solar projects, however, has been rejected. Among the selected projects is a 109 MW solar park planned for the province of Groningen.
SMA confirms guidance for 2018
In the first quarter, SMA saw its sales increase slightly, while EBITDA improved compared to the same period of the previous year. Net profit, however, was significantly below the level of the first quarter of 2017.
