Solar Energy
Agreements Signed For 120 Megawatts Of Solar Projects In Nigeria
Two more project developers have signed financial risk agreements for utility-scale solar power projects in Nigeria, strengthening the country’s roadmap towards becoming a major solar power market in Africa. Local companies Afrinegia Nigeria Limited and CT Cosmos Nigeria Limited signed…
India’s ‘Fruit of the Gods’ Could Make Solar Cells Cheaper and More Efficient
Scientists at the Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee in India are investigating if commonly available fruits and fruit juices could help make solar cells cheaper and more efficient. The researchers were able to fabricate Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) by extracting…
SunPower Oasis Platform Permits Faster, Less Expensive Solar Power Plant Installations
SunPower is now offering its fully integrated Oasis Solar Power Plant platform to solar power developers and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) providers worldwide via its new SunPower Solutions business unit.The new unit will leverage the company’s extensive history of…
Australia’s Solar Capacity Reaches 6 Gigawatts, Is Expected To Double By 2020
Australia’s total solar power capacity has reached 6GW and is expected to double over the next few years as Australian households continue to invest in rooftop panels to reduce electricity bills, and the large-scale solar sector takes off after years…
Air Pollution Can Cut Solar Panel Efficiency By Up To 25%
A new study has disturbing news for India’s solar power industry. It claims that dust and particulate matter (often a by-product of diesel engines) can reduce solar panel efficiency by 17% to 25%. Half this reduction comes from dust and…
Houston, You Now Have Solar Power
On Friday, Houston announced it will be purchasing 10.5% of its energy from the SolaireHolman utility-scale power plant located eight hours away in Alpine, Texas. The plant is one of the largest solar installations in Texas and was constructed by…
Charlottesville Wins Award for Solar Energy Efforts
The city of Charlottesville just received a big award for being solar-power friendly and it’s the first city to get the recognition in the state. The city now has a designation as “SolSmart Bronze.” The award is an achievement that…