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New water circulation tech promises lower PERC solar cell manufacturing costs

PV Magazine | 2024-05-02, 12:50

A German team developed models to illustrate water-saving potential in PERC silicon solar cell manufacturing based on a circular approach and commercially available technology. In the case of a 5 GW fab, water savings of up to 79% and wastewater discharge

NASA solar sail boom demonstrator reaches orbit

The Register | 2024-05-02, 12:43

Big things come in small packages NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) mission has made contact with Earth and confirmed that all is well with the diminutive spacecraft. ...

‘World’s first’ wooden wind turbine blades installed

Recharge | 2024-05-02, 12:34

Recyclability of turbine blades key concern for industry that could face up to 50 million tonnes of blade waste by 2050 ...

Need for huge natural gas plant in question as solar energy rises across SC

The State | 2024-05-02, 12:33

Solar power and battery storage are expected to reduce the need for natural gas in South Carolina, pipeline representatives say.. ...

PCJCCI suggests enhancing solar capacity through China’s solar advancements

Urdu Point | 2024-05-02, 12:30

Chinas large-scale development of solar power

China’s Solar Giants May Need to Open Factories in U.S., Longi Chairman Says

Caixin Online | 2024-05-02, 12:25

Some Chinese solar manufacturers may have to open factories in the U.S.

Why big wave surfer Sebastian Steudtner feels most at ‘peace’ at the mercy of mother nature

CNN | 2024-05-02, 12:05

As the swell begins to form and the crest starts soaring into the sky, surfer Sebastian Steudtner puts one hand back to feel the wall of energy rumbling behind him. In just a matter of seconds, the giant wave starts to violently explode onto the shoreline,

Rep. Kelly's car dealership received money for solar panels he voted against in Congress

Ellwood City Ledger | 2024-05-02, 10:44

Kelly urges Republicans to get off the sidelines, vote U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th Dist., spoke to a group of GOP voters at a general election campaign kickoff event in Erie on April 24. A car dealership owned by family members of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly of

Philippines expects 2 GW of new solar in 2024

PV Magazine | 2024-05-02, 10:44

The authorities in the Philippines say the nation is on target to add 1.98 GW of solar this year, alongside 590 MW of battery storage, as part of more than 4 GW of renewable energy projects. The Philippines is set to switch on nearly 2 GW of

New metallization tech for HJT solar cells minimizes silver use, increases efficiency

PV Magazine | 2024-05-02, 10:44

German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has unveiled a new metallization process for heterojunction solar cells that reportedly increases power conversion efficiencies by over 0.1% while reducing silver consumption. A device built with the new technique

Sun Unleashes Extremely Powerful Solar Flare, Pacific Region Hit

NDTV | 2024-05-02, 10:43

The April 30 flare clocked in at M9.53, according to spaceweatherlive.com, measured by NASA's GOES-16 satellite, which puts it just a fraction below the most powerful X-class solar flare. ...

Wind power giant Vestas swings to first quarter loss

Recharge | 2024-05-02, 09:33

Danish group says underlying performance continues to improve and maintains guidance ...

Transforming energy landscapes: Gujarat's renewable power paradigm

India Today | 2024-05-02, 09:22

Transforming energy landscapes Gujarats renewable power paradigm ...

India launches 1.2 GW solar tender

PV Magazine | 2024-05-02, 08:55

SJVN is now accepting bids to develop 1.2 GW of solar projects, connected to India's interstate transmission system, anywhere in the country. Bidding closes on June

Hydropower Turbines Market to Reach $5.2 billion, Globally, by 2033 at 4.9% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Nasdaq Globe Newswire | 2024-05-02, 08:37

As global initiatives to develop sustainable energy solutions intensify, the market for hydropower turbines is expected to witness substantial

Twisting and binding matter waves with photons in a cavity

Phys Dot Org | 2024-05-02, 08:33

Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom "recoils" in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the position and

Avaada Energy secures Rs 1,190 crore loan from SBI for solar project

The Economic Times | 2024-05-02, 08:11

Avaada Energy has secured a Rs 1,190 crore loan from the

AWESOME Solar Powered Aquaponics System

Bitchute | 2024-05-02, 08:07

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EIB Bankrolls Two Renewable Energy Projects in Helsinki

Rigzone | 2024-05-02, 08:06

The EIB will provide a $160.7 million loan to Helen for two new renewable energy projects to transform Helsinki's district heating system. ...

News24 | Patrice Motsepe-backed solar rental company GoSolr plans R10bn SA expansion

News24 | 2024-05-02, 07:57

GoSolr, a company backed by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and the continent’s biggest bank, plans to spend R10 billion to roll out a model of renting solar panels and batteries to homes in the nation plagued by blackouts. ...

Norway’s Scatec explores 5 new renewable energy projects in Egypt

Daily News Egypt | 2024-05-02, 07:41

Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec is studying five new projects in Egypt, including a massive battery storage facility, a 1 GW solar power plant, green hydrogen and ammonia plants, and a project to convert one of Egypt’s largest aluminium

Stellar Blade: Great Desert Solar Tower Chest Passcode & Location

Game Rant | 2024-05-02, 07:32

Loot is found in a variety of chests throughout the world of Stellar Blade. Some of these chests can simply be opened while others will require the hacking upgrade for your drone to access the High-Security chests. ...

Integrated solar and agricultural farm planned for Rangitīkei

RNZ | 2024-05-02, 07:15

A new solar farm project has been given the green light to be built in the small Rangitīkei town of Marton. Developer Far North Solar Farm gained resource consent to build the 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm. The company was planning the construction and

Norwegian firm to develop Oman wave energy project

MEED | 2024-05-02, 06:35

Havkraft has deployed a floating power plant powered entirely by wave energy ...

Growatt Introduces NEO 800M-X Microinverter and NOAH 2000 Battery Balcony Solar Solution

PR Newswire | 2024-05-02, 06:03

BERLIN, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Growatt, a global leader in energy solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and energy storage sectors, has announced its latest offerings: the NEO 800M-X microinverter and NOAH 2000 Battery Balcony Solar

Statcon Energiaa introduces 3 kW solar inverter

PV Magazine | 2024-05-02, 05:54

Indian manufacturer Statcon Energiaa has introduced a single-phase grid-tie solar inverter intended for application in residential and small commercial buildings. From pv magazine India Statcon Energiaa has introduced the Energiaa-X

Mainstream Renewable Power consortium awarded feasibility licence for 2.5 GW offshore wind development in Australia

PR Newswire | 2024-05-02, 05:45

LYSAKER, Norway, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream"), the pureplay global wind and solar company majority-owned by Aker Horizons ASA, announced that Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind ("Gippsland Skies"), a consortium of

Wave of innovation aims to make desalination sustainable

The Irish Times | 2024-05-02, 05:03

Making seawater drinkable is energy-intensive and polluting. Lots of companies think they can do better Desalination is an energy-intensive process, which has mostly relied on fossil fuels. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Bloomberg Gill Plimmer Thu May 2 2024 - 05:00

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