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“Collectively, these advancements offer ground-breaking insights into mitigating energy loss in perovskite solar cells,” said assistant professor Hou Yi (right). Image: NUS Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a groundbreaking triple-junction perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell, achieving a record power conversion efficiency of 27.1% over a 1cm2 area. In recent years, tandem …

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The IEA said that the world deployed 420GW of solar PV capacity in 2023, a vast 85% increase from the 228GW installed in 2022. Image: BMR Energy According to recent reports released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) this week, solar PV installations surged by 85% year-on-year in 2023, surpassing all other renewable technologies. This …

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This week (28th Feb), the European Union member states rejected a proposed directive that would have mandated companies to conduct supply chain audits to detect forced labor and environmental harm. The potential impact of this directive on the solar PV industry, which has faced accusations of forced labor in the manufacturing of polysilicon and other …

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Enphase Energy has commenced the distribution of its latest, more powerful IQ8 Microinverters — namely the IQ8HC and IQ8X — tailored to complement solar panels with capacities of up to 540 Wdc. The IQ8HC Microinverters are accessible across all of North America, while the IQ8X Microinverters are specifically available in the United States. The IQ8HC …

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In this edition of the Solar Financing Spotlight, Arevon Energy and Blackstone have joined forces for a significant 200 MW / 800 MWh energy storage project. Additionally, Aggreko and 38 Degrees have successfully secured funding for project acquisitions. Stay tuned for these developments and more in the latest update on solar energy financing. Renewable energy …

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DCO Energy, a prominent developer based in New Jersey, has recently concluded a contract worth $122 million for an energy savings improvement program (ESIP) aimed at supporting and advancing the renewable future of Jersey City Public Schools. As the third largest public school district in New Jersey, this initiative holds immense significance for the region’s …

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