Japanese researchers develop waterproof, flexible organic solar cell with 14.3% efficiency
The organic cell retained 89% of its initial performance after being immersed in water for four hours and survived a washing machine cycle. The researchers plan to develop the technology further, with an end goal of using it for wearable devices.
SunDrive, AGL to collaborate on solar panel manufacturing in Australia
Solar panel manufacturing in Australia has reached a new zenith with a commitment by two industry leaders to explore the possibilities of establishing a commercial-scale advanced solar panel manufacturing facility in the heart of New South Wales coal country.
IndiGrid energizes greenfield transmission project
IndiGrid, a power sector infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has operationalized its first greenfield project, Kallam Transmission Ltd (KTL), at Beed, Maharashtra.
NTPC launches 500 MW solar tender
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has invited bids to install and commission a 500 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Bhadla in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Bidding closes on May 1.
AMPIN Energy Transition secures EUR 25 million from Austrian bank
AMPIN Energy Transition has secured long-term financing of EUR 25 million to support the growth of its renewable energy portfolio and establish a solar cell and module production facility in India.
Alpex Solar to set up panel factory in Mathura
Alpex Solar Ltd has been allotted land to set up a solar panel manufacturing facility in the Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
JinkoSolar breaks ground on 56 GW solar factory
JinkoSolar has broken ground on a 56 GW PV panel factory in China’s Shanxi province. It says the new facility will be vertically integrated and will be constructed in four 14 GW phases.
Tata Power arm switches on 200 MW solar project in Rajasthan
The 200 MW solar project will be integrated into the central transmission utility bus to ensure the distribution of clean energy across the region.
India expected to install more than 20 GW of solar this year: JMK Research
India’s annual solar installations in 2024 will surpass 20 GW, with 15.9 GW of capacity likely to be added in the utility-scale segment and 4.2 GW on rooftops, says a new report by JMK Research.
Panasonic Energy, IndianOil to form lithium battery JV
Panasonic Energy and IndianOil have started discussing the framework for the formation of joint venture to manufacture cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in India. The JV will cater to the battery demand for two- and three-wheel vehicles and energy storage systems in the Indian market.
