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Japan’s Sekisui Chemical to build 100MW perovskite solar cell factory

January 6, 2025

The plans say the company intends to build a 100MW production line for “lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells” by 2027.

Australia to open the first round of Quad’s AU$50 million clean energy supply chain initiative

September 23, 2024

Australia has confirmed that the first round of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chains Diversification Program will open in November 2024.

Sharp launches four rooftop PV modules

September 18, 2024

Sharp has launched four new PV modules for the rooftop solar sector, which include two bifacial modules with an output as high as 450W.

Toyo Solar to build 2GW US module manufacturing plant, announces strong financial results

September 4, 2024

Toyo Solar has announced plans to build a 2GW module manufacturing plant in the US, which it plans to commission next year.

Rinnai Australia acquires solar PV and energy storage retailer

August 6, 2024

Rinnai Australia, owned by Japanese appliance manufacturer Rinnai Corporation, has expanded into the solar PV and energy storage space by acquiring Smart Energy Group.

EneCoat Technologies raises US$35 million for perovskite cell research

July 23, 2024

EneCoat Technologies has raised JPY5.5 billion (US$35 million) in Series C financing to support research into perovskite solar cells.

Enfinity Global secures US$164 million for 250MW solar portfolio in Japan

July 10, 2024

Enfinity Global secures US$164 million for 250MW projects in JP

US generates most power from solar among G7 countries

July 10, 2024

The US generated 236.12TWh of power last year, while in Germany over 12% of power was produced by solar, the highest among all G7 countries.

Obton, GSSG Solar to buy 117MW solar portfolio in Japan

July 8, 2024

Danish investment bank Obton has established a JV with renewables investment firm GSSG Solar to acquire a 117MW solar portfolio in Japan.

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Is Japan’s solar 2030 PV target feasible?

July 1, 2024

Solar and storage are playing a key role in Japan's push towards energy security, according to Uranulzii Batbayer and Aniket Autade of Rystad.

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