Increasing solar module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing the costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer’s ability to scale up and improve module performance. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) study found, “Most photovoltaic (PV) modules manufactured presently are based on single-junction silicon solar cells. By pairing silicon with another solar cell material such as metal halide perovskites (MHPs), thus creating a tandem. Manufacturers can create a solar…
Author: Saur News Bureau
Researchers from China’s Huaqiao Univerisity have now claimed 26.39% efficiency from perovskite solar cells with a special technology. The researchers said that highly efficient perovskite solar cells in the n-i-p structure demonstrated limited operational lifetimes earlier due to the layer-to-layer ion diffusion in perovskite/doped hole-transport layer (HTL) heterojunction, leading to conductivity drop in HTL and component loss in perovskites. Talking about the intervention of the researchers, the scientific paper published by the researchers in Nature Communications said, “Herein, we introduce an ultrathin (~7 nm) p-type polymeric interlayer (D18) with excellent ion-blocking ability between perovskite and HTL to address these issues.…
Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company has signed its second renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Power Pte. This project in Singapore with Sembcorp’s subsidiary is the second PPA. This collaboration provides Equinix solar project 58.5 MWp maximum capacity from JTC’s properties on Jurong Island. The project will start in 2029. This accounts for Sembcorp’s second PPA with Equinix. This project has a maximum of 133.5 Megawatt peak (MWp) of renewable energy to expand its data center portfolio in Singapore. This continued investment underscores Equinix’s goal of reducing carbon emissions in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.…
Indonesian policy expert and Asian Development Leader Bambang Susantono engaged with Chakr Innovation, an Indian clean-tech company, to explore pioneering solutions for emission control. Chakr Innovation recently hosted Susantono, a former Chairman of Nusantara New Capital Authority and senior Indonesian bureaucrat, marking a significant step in India and Indonesia’s cooperation through policy dialogue and knowledge exchange. During his visit, Susantono gained insights into India’s innovative approaches to addressing environmental challenges, particularly in combating air pollution. The technology-focused discussions brought together many key thought leaders. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to Bambang Susantono for his visit to India. This important trip…
As the demand for reliable, efficient, and scalable residential energy storage solutions continues to surge globally, particularly in emerging markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, low-voltage energy storage systems are proving increasingly popular. Companies like Solis have S6-EH3P(8-15)K inverters to bridge the gap. Characteristics by their cost-effectiveness and adaptability, these systems are now becoming a mainstream choice for households seeking to store and manage energy efficiently. This article explores the rise of low-voltage energy storage in the residential market and delves into the features of Solis’s S6-EH3P(8-15)K inverter, designed to meet the unique requirements of residential energy storage.…
In 2021, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of Malaysia (KeTSA) set a target to achieve 31% renewable capacity by 2025 and 40% by 2035. Later in the National Energy Policy (2022 – 2040) the government set a target to achieve 18.4 GW renewable capacity by 2040. Currently, 13.3% of the country’s total capacity is accounted for by renewables. As per the current growth trend, Malaysia is expected to achieve 18.2% renewable capacity by 2025 and 36.4% by 2035, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Malaysia Power Market Size, Trends, Regulations, Competitive Landscape and…
Leading global leading provider of all-scenario PV & ESS solutions, unveiled the latest SOFAR Cloud system at SNEC, marking another significant step towards fulfilling the solar and energy storage digital ecosystem. This plant monitoring and O&M system is set to redefine energy management with four major advantages, the firm said in a media statement today. The energy solutions company said that SOFAR Cloud offered a one-stop management solution, featuring real-time updates of operational parameters, and a 10-year storage of historical data for fault analysis to ensure that no detail is overlooked. With automatic upgrading and batch task processing capabilities, the…
A latest report from think tank EMBER said that the China’s spare solar’ can propel the growth of renewable energy in developing countries and empower them to fulfil their climate net-zero targets. The report delved into the issue of over production of solar modules in the country and lack of export market for the country in the light of trade barriers by several countries. “With the vast majority (80-85%) of solar manufacturing plants located in China, supporting deployment of ‘spare’ solar capacity in the developing world presents a significant opportunity for China to deliver national gains, in addition to helping…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting Alternergy Holdings Corporation (AHC), a listed Philippine renewable energy developer, in securing its first green corporate loan. The loan was secured under AHC’s Green Finance Framework, developed in accordance with the International Capital Market Association’s Green Bond Principles; the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Capital Markets Forum’s Green Bond Standards; and the Green Loan Principles of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association, the Loan Market Association, and the Loan Syndications and Trading Association. The initial tranche of the loan was secured on 29 May, consisting of a 2 billion Philippine pesos ($34.4…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) symbolically handed over 55 solar-powered public street lights (PJU-TS) that had been installed in Sumenep Regency, to the Sumenep Regional Government. The installation of PJU-TS in Sumenep Regency was built in 2023 with the support of the aspirations of members of Commission VII DPR RI. “The installation of PJU-TS is a form of the government’s commitment together with the DPR RI in implementing clean energy-based infrastructure development that is environmentally friendly. This is also our effort so that the benefits of the state budget can be felt directly by the community,” said…