June 1, 2021 | Focal Line Solar Inc.

The 110-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant Cerro Dominador, located in Chile’s Atacama desert, will supply its electricity to a municipal civic centre in Greater Santiago. The Cerro Dominador company announced on Monday it had been awarded a contract in a tender process by the municipality of Lo Barnechea to supply power to the offices …

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Momentus and Ascent Solar Technologies announce new solar array partnership April 28, 2024

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Momentus and Ascent Solar have unveiled their partnership aimed at jointly marketing innovative solar arrays that integrate Momentus's low-cost Tape Spring Solar Array tech and Ascent's advanced, flexible photovoltaic modules. The surge in satellite production and deployment underscores a critical demand for affordable and efficient solar arrays.

Quantum material achieves up to 190% efficiency in solar cells April 28, 2024

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Researchers from Lehigh University have developed a material that significantly enhances the efficiency of solar panels. A prototype incorporating this material as the active layer in a solar cell displays an average photovoltaic absorption rate of 80%, a high rate of photoexcited carrier generation, and an external quantum […]

'Ancient Roman' solar roof tiles power Pompeii villa April 28, 2024

Pompeii, Italy (AFP) April 19, 2024 Pompeii is shining a light on mysterious rites of ancient Rome thanks to terracotta-style solar roof tiles installed on one of its most famous villas. The traditional-looking tiles have solar photovoltaic cells inside, allowing the UNESCO World Heritage Site to preserve its aesthetics while generating clean energy to illuminate […]

Nextracker, JM Steel Complete Facility Expansion for Solar Projects April 26, 2024

Nextracker and JENNMAR Holdings subsidiary JM Steel have completed an expansion of Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing lines at JM Steel’s Leetsdale, Pa., facility, achieving 4 GW of capacity. Inaugurated and reopened in 2022, the refurbished factory produces steel components for solar energy across Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic. The expansion more than doubles the facility’s production capacity, says […]

M&T Bank, Sunstone Credit Launch Program to Increase Solar Financing Access April 25, 2024

Sunstone Credit has launched a joint program with M&T Bank that aims to give more businesses access to solar loan financing. By collaborating with M&T Bank, the company hopes to help more businesses afford solar systems. “Through our program with M&T, we’re poised to make it easier than ever for businesses to pivot to solar […]

EDP Renewables Celebrates its First North Carolina Solar Park April 25, 2024

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) has completed its 74 MW Misenheimer Solar Park, located in Stanly County, N.C. Development on the project was begun by Orion Power Generation, a joint venture between Orion Renewable Energy Group and Eolian, with EDPR NA taking on the park’s development and construction from 2020 onwards. The solar park […]

Boviet Solar to start 2-GW solar panel factory in North Carolina April 26, 2024

Boviet Solar has officially announced its plans to start a solar panel manufacturing facility in Greenville, North Carolina. The move has been referenced as “Project Gen” in county records for a number of months. Boviet Solar will use incentives and grants from Pitt County and the North Carolina Dept. of Commerce for the $294 million… […]

Pittsburgh factory adds more dedicated lines for Nextracker torque tubes April 26, 2024

JM Steel, a subsidiary of JENNMAR Holdings, announced today it has expanded its Nextracker-dedicated manufacturing lines at its facility in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. The facility is the former Bethlehem Steel factory, run by BCI Steel. The site began producing tracker torque tubes for Nextracker in 2022, and Solar Power World visited the plant. “We are thrilled to… […]

Maryland soccer complex goes solar April 26, 2024

Gordian Energy Systems has completed a 595-kW solar system at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland. New Energy Equity was the development firm on the project. The Maryland SoccerPlex boasts 24 professionally maintained fields and a 66,000-ft2 fieldhouse. It is a popular venue for youth and amateur soccer as well as hosting other sports such… […]