South Korean battery breakthrough using hybrid anode material
Researchers at two South Korean universities have collaborated to achieve a breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology by developing a novel hybrid anode material.
Italian startup debuts waterproof carbon fiber solar panels for off-grid applications
Levante, an Italian carbon fiber solar PV design and engineering company, has introduced 110 W and 55 W panels for offgrid recreational applications. The modules are lightweight, semi-rigid and made with recycled carbon fiber material.
GUVNL allocates 1 GWh battery storage projects to HG Infra Engineering, Solarworld
HG Infra Engineering and Solarworld Energy Solutions have emerged winners in a 1 GWh standalone battery energy storage tender by utility Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL).
U.S. distributed solar grew 5.4 GW in 2024
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance study finds that five states saw increases of more than 30% in distributed solar capacity, one state grew by 50% and another doubled its capacity.
C&I solar PPAs gaining traction in India
India’s cumulative installed open-access (off-site) solar capacity reached 20.2 GW at the end of 2024. The market is set for significant expansion driven by corporates’ sustainability goals and favorable economic and policy factors.
Tata Power Renewable to develop 131 MW wind-solar project under PPA with Tata Motors
The 131 MW wind-solar project will supply power to Tata Motors’ six manufacturing plants in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Gautam Solar unveils n-type TOPCon rectangular bifacial panel with 640 Wp output
Gautam Solar has introduced n-type TOPCon rectangular bifacial panels with power output ranging from 620 Wp to 640 Wp and efficiency ranging from 22.95% to 23.69%.
Kosol Energie commissions 12 MW DC solar project for GSECL
Kosol Energie has commissioned a 12 MW DC solar project featuring 545 Wp bifacial modules with 144 half-cut cells and transparent backsheet.
Greenko unveils $4.2 billion renewable energy plus storage project in Andhra Pradesh
Union minister of new and renewable energy, Pralhad Joshi, recently visited Greenko’s $4.2 billion integrated renewable energy project that combines 4 GW of solar and 1 GW of wind power generation components with 1.68 GW/10.08 GWh pumped hydro storage.
Solar wafer price outlook turns pessimistic, global flows shift with evolving trade policies
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
