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Pushing the Boundaries of Solar Energy With Energy-Generating Rail Tracks

Swiss-based startup, Sun-Ways, has developed an innovative strategy for solar energy infrastructure that uses the space between railway tracks to deploy standard photovoltaic (PV) panels without impeding the movement of trains.

20 Mar 2023

Collaboration with UCLA: Research on Perovskite-CIGS Tandem Solar Cells Yields 24.9 Percent Efficiency

Based on a commercial CIGS solar cell, Midsummer engineers, by working with researchers at Prof. Yang Yang’s laboratory of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have demonstrated a four-terminal perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell reaching 24.9 percent efficiency.

20 Mar 2023

Cleantech Business Gets Boost with Technology Prototype

A new partnership between green energy expert, Katrick Technologies and independent research and technology organisation the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) will help the UK reap the benefits of low-level wind energy generation.

16 Mar 2023

Susgen Sells Leading Independent Renewables Developer JBM Solar to RWE

Susgen, a market leading funder and partner to renewable energy development companies, announces the sale of its UK-based solar and battery storage development company JBM Solar to RWE, the UK’s largest power generator.

15 Mar 2023

Amarenco Raises 300 Million Euros to Support Its Growth as a Solar IPP and Storage Energy Player

Amarenco, a Franco-Irish company specialising in photovoltaic energy, has just completed a new round of capital raising for 300 m€. This latest round allows Arjun Infrastructure Partners, to acquire a minority stake in Amarenco.

15 Mar 2023

ArcVera Renewables Provides Independent Engineering in Support of Onward’s 1.2GW Solar Portfolio Acquisition

Long known for its wind energy technical leadership, ArcVera is rapidly expanding its activities in the solar space through independent engineering (IE) services to support transactions from development to operational facilities.

14 Mar 2023

Production of Solar Panels in the U.S. can Accelerate Decarbonization and Reduce Climate Change

Domestic production of solar panels – most of which are now made in Asia – can speed up decarbonization in the U.S., according to new Cornell University research published in Nature Communications.

13 Mar 2023

Solar Integration in Underserved Communities

Copper Labs, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is participating in a $3 million grant from the DOE for their combined work on the Solar-Assisted, Stakeholder-Engaged, Autonomous Restoration with Data Orchestration Program (Solar-HERO).

8 Mar 2023

British Solar Innovator Naked Energy Partners with Estonia-based Distributor

British solar design and engineering business Naked Energy today announces their distribution deal with Estonian heating, cooling and ventilation companies OJ Ventilation and Soojuskeskus as official local partners.

6 Mar 2023

Atlas Copco Air Helps Solar Farm Project in Australia

Atlas Copco Power Technique Australia has entered an exciting partnership with contracting business Solar Farm Construction, for a major renewable energy project that will see the establishment of solar farms in Australia’s vibrant city of Adelaide, South Australia.

1 Mar 2023