Flexible PV panels based on hyperconnected back-contact solar cells
US start-up mPower Technology is scaling up its flexible crystalline silicon solar module technology for spatial and terrestrial applications. The back-contact solar panels consist of micro-singulated silicon dies that are “hyper-interconnected” in series or in parallel. The devices have efficiency ranging from 22 to 23% depending on the size or applications.
Ohio regulators approve 325MW solar project
The project is the third-largest approved under the state’s recent large-scale solar boom.
Schneider Electric purchases controlling stake in EnergySage
The acquisition is expected to enable EnergySage to develop new solutions for high-efficiency HVAC, smart home devices, and other clean energy products and services.
New Boston-based community solar company launches
Spun-off from BlueWave solar, Perch Energy brings experience spanning 500MW of contracted capacity. Massachusetts ranks third in the nation in community solar, and was one of the first in the country to establish it.
REC Silicon reports loss in Q4, but remains optimistic
REC Silicon ASA got a boost by Hanwha Solutions’ investment and is now looking to restart Moses Lake facility, along with eyeing opportunities in battery materials.
Sunrise brief: LA could soon be home to the nation’s largest green hydrogen infrastructure system
Also on the rise: Soltage invests in new community solar projects. Appalachian Power seeks 150MW of solar in West Virginia. Breaking research reveals solar cells can be used as lens-free, high-speed optical detectors in underwater environments. Duke looking for 1.1GW of renewables in Indiana. Community solar project in Virginia launches 25% renewable energy option for a small premium. Convergent’s battery storage facility is up and running in the LA Basin.
NREL launches 100% renewables study for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 40GW of solar potential, said national lab staff in a webinar. The 100% study will begin by modeling the renewables milestones set by Puerto Rico law.
Convergent’s battery storage facility is up and running in the LA Basin
Two energy storage systems financed and developed by Convergent Energy + Power are operational and expected to increase grid reliability for Southern California Edison customers.
RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 150MW of West Virginia solar
The company is accepting project bids that are at least 50MW in capacity. Battery energy storage may be included.
Soltage invests in 31MW community solar portfolio
The investment is the company’s third as a part of its Iris capital vehicle, created in partnership with Harrison Street to fund and depl0y 450MW of new distributed solar and storage projects across the United States.
