Rena and Aiko Solar Energy to collaborate on plating technology
Rena and Aiko Solar Energy will expand their collaboration into electroplating cell metalization technology. Germany’s Rena has already delivered some 4 GW of wet chemistry tooling to the Chinese PV producer, and will now deliver one of its InCellPlate to Aiko’s new Yiwu production facility, in the Zhenjiang province.
Power Africa: focus on creating opportunities for USA exports
A working roundtable discussion on the USA’s commercial partnership with Africa depicts the changes in the American agency in the Trump administration era.
Arcelormittal increases capacity of metallic coated steel for solar applications
The French steel maker announced the production of its Magnelis coated steel will be increased in Avilés, northern Spain.
Austria has strong potential for solar-plus-storage
Although the central European country has a solar market with a stable growth, the residential solar-plus-storage segment is still far behind its strong potential. In 2016, around 500 storage systems combined with PV installations were installed under the incentive scheme in the country.
Engie launches tender to select innovative solar and storage technologies
The climate control unit of the French energy giant seeks proposals from start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises. Bids must be submitted by July 4.
Ethiopia’s first 100 MW auction to conclude in June; scaling solar tender to follow in the summer
A panel discussion at the Africa Energy Forum concerning Ethiopia’s energy sector presented the country’s energy plan for the next five years, including solar energy. Positive and long awaited news has emerged.
EPFL’s perovskite cell remains stable for over a year
A low-cost and ultra-stable perovskite solar cell, which was built by a team of scientists at Switzerland’s Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), has been operating at a constant efficiency of 11.2% for over a year with no performance loss.
Pfalzsolar sells two PV plants in UK
London based Empower Community has purchased two solar power plants from Pfalzsolar on the British island. The solar systems, each with 5 MW capacity, are expected to deliver green electricity for the region as a community project.
Milk the Sun: Cleaning of solar parks can be worthwhile
An interim report shows that the yields of the photovoltaic system were up to five per cent higher after cleaning. Overall, the field trial runs until the end of September.
Solaria Energía to fully acquire 5.8 MW plant in Italy
As it continues to consolidate, the Spanish solar power company is on track to expand its PV portfolio.
