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Research & Development
Tandem PV cells present potential for residential applications, MIT scientists say Four different thin film solar PV technologies were tested by the MIT experts across three types of environment in the U.S.: Arid (Arizona); temperate (South Dakota); and humid (Florida). The research found that despite high costs, tandem cells may become viable in rooftop applications.
Emiliano Bellini
May 02, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Singapore issues first tender for floating PV projects Singapore’s National Water Agency is seeking proposals to deploy two floating solar plants with a combined capacity of 2.5 MW at the Bedok Reservoir and Lower Seletar Reservoir.
Emiliano Bellini
Apr 30, 2018
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Applications & Installations
Neoen founder, Direct Energie, set to be acquired by Total The French oil group, which is the parent company of U.S. solar manufacturer SunPower, is set to acquire a 74.33% stake in France’s third largest electric utility Direct Energie. Prominent Australian renewable developer and IPP Neoen was established by Direct Energie in 2008, although it will not be affected by the transaction and will continue to remain “totally independent”.
Emiliano Bellini
Apr 18, 2018
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Markets & Policy
Jinko posts strong increase in shipments for 2017, but lower profits Last year, the Chinese module maker shipped 9.8 GW, and achieved revenue of $4.0 billion. Both gross and net profit, however, declined due to lower ASPs, higher polysilicon prices and increased output from OEM partners.
Emiliano Bellini
Mar 22, 2018
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Technology & Products
Longi claims 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells Only one month after announcing a PERC module efficiency of 20.41%, the Chinese solar manufacturer announced it has now achieved a 23.6% efficiency for its PERC monocrystalline cells, thus beating its own previous records.
Emiliano Bellini
Feb 28, 2018
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Markets & Policy
Private PPAs for renewables reach 5.4 GW in 2017, BNEF says Last year’s result surpassed by more than 1 GW the results registered in 2015 and 2016, when the combined capacity of this market segment reached 4.4 GW and 4.3 GW, respectively.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 22, 2018
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Technology & Products
Arcelormittal confirmed as buyer of Exosun The French tracker maker will be integrated in the ArcelorMittal Projects division of the Luxembourg-based steel manufacturer.
Emiliano Bellini
Jan 07, 2018
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Markets & Policy
AMP Capital provides Neoen €245 million for French, Australian renewable projects The French independent power producer will use the funds for the development of 1.6 GW of wind and solar in France and Australia.
Emiliano Bellini
Dec 19, 2017
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Applications & Installations
EDF launches 30 GW solar plan French energy giant, EDF has announced a plan to develop 30 GW of solar projects in France between 2020 and 2035.
Emiliano Bellini
Dec 11, 2017