Solar Energy

University of Birmingham and ISA Helping ‘Sun-Rich’ Farmers

University of Birmingham and ISA are working to help farmers make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar and solar-hybrid solutions. The University of Birmingham and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have announced that they are working together to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems […]

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Ireland’s RE Expansion Expected to Bring in Massive Investments by 2030

Ireland is expected to attract massive investment as the country is set to add 5.8 GW of renewable power capacity over the next decade Ireland is expected to attract massive investment as the country is set to add 5.8 gigawatt (GW) of non-hydro renewable power capacity over the next decade to reach a total 9.6 […]

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Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency

C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […]

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Eastern Railways Trials Passenger Train With Solar Roofs

The Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division In a landmark move the Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division from […]

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Innergex Nears Completion of 600 MW Worth of RE Projects in Texas

Innergex has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas will be in commercial operation by the end of the year. Canadian renewable energy solutions firm, Innergex Renewable Energy has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas are nearing completion and expects both […]

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Indian Oil Tenders for Solar Plants at WRPL Stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan

The Indian Oil Corporation has issued a tender for setting up of 230 kWp solar systems at various WRPL stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of 230 kWp grid-interactive solar PV systems at various Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) stations […]

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Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy

Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […]

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Neoen Bags Two Solar Projects Worth 108 MW in Europe

Neoen has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. Neoen, one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing independent producers of exclusively renewable energy has announced that it has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. […]

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Vattenfall to Build Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Project in Netherlands

Vattenfall will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has announced that it will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. The total capacity […]

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