In Pictures: World Smart Energy Week 2020

By Andy Colthorpe

February 27, 2020

Balance of System, Companies, Grids, Manufacturing, Markets & Finance, Modules, Power Plants

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India Power signs deal to build 70MWp solar project in Bhutan

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Scatec posts US$350 million revenues in Q4

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Solarcycle begins PV panels recycling operations at Georgia facility

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Voltalia awarded 132MW solar PV project in Tunisia

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UNSW scientists demand enhanced UV testing protocols as TOPCon cells show unexpected vulnerability patterns

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Westbridge Renewable receives approval to build 225MW/200MWh solar-plus-storage plant in Alberta

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Enfinity Global starts commercial operations at 33.8MW Italian solar PV project, first of Microsoft PPA portfolio

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Rising Chinese module prices will be ‘short-term’, says Rystad Energy

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‘Clear and concerning’ rise in PV module defects – Kiwa PI Berlin

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Korean-led consortium begins construction at 350MW solar PV plant in Texas

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Who doesn't love a table top-sized model smart city? Major telecoms player NTT has diversified into energy and infrastructure in Japan. All images: Andy Colthorpe / Solar Media.

Japan's mostly-mountainous topography poses challenges that mounting structures makers must navigate.

Solar carports have taken longer than expected to take off in Japan. Here's a new version from domestic provider Nichiei Intec.

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In Pictures: World Smart Energy Week 2020

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India Power signs deal to build 70MWp solar project in Bhutan

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Westbridge Renewable receives approval to build 225MW/200MWh solar-plus-storage plant in Alberta

Enfinity Global starts commercial operations at 33.8MW Italian solar PV project, first of Microsoft PPA portfolio

Rising Chinese module prices will be ‘short-term’, says Rystad Energy

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