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Buying war of silicon, wafers and pvglass

published: 2020-12-08 17:32
According to statistics, since January this year, companies have spent more than 92.7 billion yuan to lock in the supply of future raw materials, including more than 544,100 tons of silicon with the value more than 29.341 billion ...  more

Mobile Energy Storage Units from ENGIE and Kiwi Will Provide 3MW of Frequency Control and Ancillary Services in the Netherlands

published: 2020-12-07 18:30
ENGIE and Kiwi Power announced in November that the mobile energy storage units that they have jointly developed will soon serve the energy market of the Netherlands. TenneT, which is the national transmission system operator of the Netherlands, has commissioned a number of these units to provide up to 3MW of frequency control and ancillary services. At the same time, they can also be used to support construction projects and outdoor events. ...  more

Lead-Free Perovskite Solar with No Heavy Metal Concerns Generates Power Indoor

published: 2020-12-04 18:30
Perovskite solar has been under the spotlight in recent years owing to its simple manufacturing process and the expeditiously surging conversion efficiency, though such technology has yet to enter an extensive commercialization due to the incorporation of heavy metal lead, which is one of the concerns for the environment. Chinese and UK scientists have targeted at this particular issue recently by developing a form of lead-free perovskite solar that can be used indoor and is more eco-friendly. ...  more

FRV Will Deploy Tesla Megapack Batteries for Its Second Utility-Scale Battery Project in the UK

published: 2020-12-03 18:30
According to reports from various media outlets, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) announced recently that it has adopted Tesla’s Megapack for its second utility-scale battery project in the UK. Designated as “Contego”, the project is located near Burgess Hill in the county of West Sussex. It is designed to have a storage capacity of 68MWh and an output of 34MW. The funding and construction contracts for the project have been finalized. ...  more

Neoen Secures a Contract to Build a New 300MW Battery Storage Plant in Australia

published: 2020-12-02 18:30
As Australia is racing ahead to expand the deployment of renewable generation systems, battery energy storage and power infrastructure upgrade have become essential in maintaining the reliability and quality of the electricity supply in the country. Recently, French energy developer Neoen won a contract to build the largest battery storage plant in Australia to date. Located in the state of Victoria, the project will be another array of Tesla batteries. ...  more

Study Shows that US Solar Installed Capacity May Advance in High Speed After Biden’s Presidential Victory

published: 2020-12-02 18:30
How will the new “green” policy affect electricity, automobiles, public transportation, and construction, if Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden takes office? According to the analysis of Rethink Energy Research, the installed capacity of solar energy in the US may amplify from the particular outcome, and arrive at above 450GW in the accumulated installed capacity by 2030. ...  more