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‘Natural clay’ additive promises gains in perovskite solar cell efficiency, stability

Scientists in Turkey have demonstrated that sepiolite, a naturally occurring clay substance, can be added to perovskite precursor materials, and form a scaffold layer that can improve the efficiency and stability of the cells. The scientists believe that this substance could be valuable in developing reproducible processes for the production of large-area perovskite solar cells.

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Turkey sets minimum price for solar cell imports

The Turkish government has set a minimum import price of $60/kg, so solar cell imports exceeding this threshold will be subject to import duties. The measure is designed to protect domestic cell manufacturers.

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Turkey aims to produce hydrogen at $2.40/kg by 2035

Turkey has released a hydrogen roadmap as part of its plans to meet its 2035 net-zero emission targets, hinging on solar energy and importing electrolysis technologies in the short term. Gulmira Rzayeva, research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, says this target is realistic.

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Turkey offers $85 million to support Kalyon’s module capacity expansion

Turkish module maker Kalyon Solar Technologies said it will use newly secured state funds to expand the capacity of its vertically integrated factory in Izmir by 1 GW.

Turkey introduces new rules for energy storage

The Turkish government has published long-awaited rules for energy storage in its official journal. Local solar association Günder said the first projects will be approved in the middle of 2023.

Turkey provides $410 million for 2 GW solar module factory

Smart Solar Technology has secured Turkish government support to build a vertically integrated solar module factory in Izmir, Turkey.

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Utility-scale hybrid wind, solar in Turkey

Asunim is set to build 42 MW of solar at two sites, paired with existing wind farms in Turkey. The Turkish developer claims that the two projects will achieve a significantly lower levelized cost of energy.

EBRD loan to fund 150 MW of solar in Turkey

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will contribute up to $100 million to support 150 MW of solar capacity, plus 53 MW of wind.

Turkey simplify rules for self-consumption, solar irrigation

Turkey’s new provisions state that self-consumption projects and solar irrigation installations can be built without the need for construction permits.

Solar power costs continued to fall in 2021, despite rising panel prices

The average global price of solar kilowatt-hours fell 13% on 2020’s prices, as around two-thirds of the renewables capacity installed last year was cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternative.

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