Natcore hits 17.5 percent all-back contact cell efficiency
U.S. heterojunction technology developer Natcore has announced hitting 17.5 percent laboratory efficiency with its aluminum all-back contacted cells. The company says its HJT cells have increased in efficiency from four percent in only eleven months.
Polysilicon prices on the rise in China, but the US is excluded
A sharp rise in demand for polysilicon in China is leading to a partial price recovery; however US manufacturers are unable to take advantage after losing access to the market, according to market research company IHS.
10MW PV solar farm being developed in Belize
The development of the project is being overseen by Natcore Technology along with Catalyst565, and will start adding a solar presence to a country with huge renewable energy ambitions.
Initial contract awarded to Queensland solar farm that would become Australias largest
Origin Energy has awarded an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract to engineering and infrastructure company RCR Tomlinson Ltd for a 200 MW farm, however the project still needs to secure grant funding from ARENA and pass a final investment decision.
Sungrow connects its first 1500V PV project to Chinese grid
As the transition to 1500-volt (V) inverters builds up steam, the Chinese PV-inverter manufacturer successfully connects its first 1500V PV project to the grid to improve its generating efficiency.
China aiming to reach 143 GW PV capacity by 2020
The countrys National Energy Administration (NEA) announces plans to triple capacity over the next five years, to cut Chinas carbon emissions and become the worlds leader in clean energy.
Panasonic joins Solliance project on perovskite solar research
Japanese tech corporation becomes industrial partner of the Solliance R&D project to aid further development of roll-to-roll production of flexible perovskite solar cells.
100% solar-powered buses arrive in London as UK eyes zero emissions by 2050
The first of its kind completely emissions-free electric Double Decker buses will shortly begin operating in London; government to enshrine in law zero carbon pledge.
Calls for UK renewable energy policy reform before the release of the budget
After conducting a pre-budget analysis, Green Alliance finds that investing in renewables instead of giving general energy subsidies would save GBP 420 million, while the Solar Trade Association calls for a level playing field in energy policy, and smart grid development.
Recharge invests in Younicos groundbreaking island renewable storage project
The green investor takes 50.1% of the 24 million EUR hybrid renewable energy storage project on the Portuguese island, which, once completed, will allow the island to be totally powered by renewable energy, except for prolonged periods of unfavorable weather.
