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Researchers have integrated A3B5 semiconductors on a silicon substrate in a prototype solar cell and claim the technique could enable the production of III-V solar cells with conversion efficiencies of around 40%. February 11, 2020Emiliano Bellini Researchers at Russia’s ITMO University, in St Petersburg, are testing compound A3B5 semiconductors in the manufacture of multi-junction, III-V […]
A group of St. Petersburg scientists has proposed and experimentally tested a technology for the fabrication of high-efficiency solar cells based on A3B5 semiconductors integrated on a silicon substrate, which in the future may increase the efficiency of the existing single-junction photovoltaic converters by 1.5 times. The development of the technology was forecasted by the […]
An international team led by researchers at UCL has revealed new insights into the workings of a lithium battery by virtually “unrolling” its coil of electrode layers using an algorithm designed for papyrus scrolls. In a study published in Nature Communications researchers combined X-ray and neutron tomography to track the processes deep within a lithium […]
German renewables company Baywa r.e. has started work on its fourth utility scale floating PV project in the water-rich country. February 11, 2020Sandra Enkhardt The German developer already has experience with such installations in its neighbor. Image: Baywa RE From pv magazine Germany. German renewable energy developer Baywa re has started constructing its fourth floating […]
With a long-term commitment to the Japanese market, SolarEdge has opened a technical and testing center in Yokohama that evaluates the grid protection function of SolarEdge inverters according to JEC9701 and JET certification test methods. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy, announced today that its award-winning single phase inverter […]
SPI Energy announced it submitted 18 MW of previously closed solar projects to the newly formed Oregon Community Solar Program. Following the acceptance and approval from the Public Utility Commission of Oregon, SPI, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Solar Town, will begin offering community solar subscriptions to businesses, nonprofits and homeowners in the Portland General Electric […]
Combines Honeywell advanced fire detection technology and Li-ion Tamer lithium-ion gas detection solutions to provide enhanced safety for battery systems Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a global leader in fire and life safety, and Nexceris, developer of Li-ion Tamer® lithium-ion gas detection solutions, announced the formation of a strategic alliance to address lithium-ion battery system safety. The […]
Clenergy and Obton closed the sale of a 65 MW solar farm power project in Ganzlin, Germany. Hamburg / Aarhus, 6 February 2020 – Clenergy (Xiamen) Technology Co. Ltd (Shanghai Stock Exchange: SHA: 608628) (“Clenergy”), a leading high-tech company specialising in solar PV power stations (project business, development, investment and EPC) and Obton, a Danish […]
Attendees will leave with an excellent understanding of all the key factors facing wind power developers and investors, from resource assessment and energy production complexities, through project development and planning challenges, to financial returns and risks. Mastering Wind Power 8 – 10 July 2020, Singapore Register and pay before 28 February to enjoy Early Bird […]
Switch2 Energy has reached the finals of the Network Awards, which celebrate the achievements of organisations that are reshaping the future sustainable energy system. The heat network specialist has been shortlisted for the Data Project of the Year Award in recognition of its Switch2 Optimise big data analytics platform. This digital solution is transforming efficiency […]
