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Yingli Energy connects a 50 megawatt (MW) “Top Runner” project in China to the grid

Yingli Energy (China) a wholly owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Ltd. has completed a 50 megawatt (MW) “Top Runner” project in Datong City, Shanxi Province, China and connected it to the grid by the end of June 2016. The project is located in the coal-mining subsidence areas in Datong, Shanxi Province, which is the first […]

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SunPower sets a new solar power panel efficiency record of 24.1 percent

SunPower has set a new solar power panel efficiency record of 24.1 percent, surpassing the previous world record for the highest efficiency of a solar panel using silicon cells. Early this year SunPower achieved 22.8 percent efficiency for its X-Series solar panel. “With greater efficiency, we can fit more watts on the roof with the outstanding […]

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By 2019 we will be in a position to deliver modules with 18.6% efficiency: Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India

First Solar is one of the leading global providers of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The company’s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil-fuel electricity generation today. In an interview with Sujoy Ghosh, Country Head, First Solar, India shares his views on the various initiatives taken by the Government and company’s […]

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MNRE invites proposal for availing Green Climate Fund (GCF) support in renewable energy areas

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals from State governments, industry, developers, electrical utilities, private and public institutions, international agencies and other stakeholders for availing Green Climate Fund (GCF) support in renewable energy areas. MNRE in a statement said proposals shall have potential to deliver transformative impact on climate change mitigation […]

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Perovskite Solar Cells reaches over 20% efficiency

Researches at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are pushing the efficiency limits of perovskite solar cell by exploring the best way to grow these crystals. EPLF in a statement said researchers’ team headed by Michael Graetzel has found that, by briefly reducing the pressure while fabricating perovskite crystals, they were able to achieve the […]

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India and US signs MoU to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy & climate change

Indian government and US signed Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) on 2nd June, 2016, to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy and climate change through increased bilateral engagement and joint initiatives for promoting sustainable growth. These activities are intended to increase incentives for innovation including research and development, and voluntary and mutually-agreed technology transfer, […]

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Sunvalley Solar acquires Rayco Energy

Sunvalley Solar has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rayco Energy. Northern California based Rayco Energy is specializes in providing cost-saving and ENERGY efficient solutions, including LED lighting, Solar Thermal and Solar Electricity, to local communities and business units. The acquisition will be funded through the issuance of restricted shares of SSOL Series B […]

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Ministry of Power and USAID launches portal to promote Net Zero Energy Buildings

Ministry of Power with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched country’s first integrated web portal (www.nzeb.in) to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB). The portal offers complete information about Net Zero Energy Buildings –  that generate as much energy as they use – as well as how to achieve near-zero […]

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UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency

Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […]

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