Seasonally optimized PV panel tilt in Rajasthan can boost annual solar yield by up to 9%
A new study investigates the seasonal optimization of PV module tilt angles to optimize the energy efficiency of solar PV plants in Rajasthan. The results reveal that dynamic tilt adjustments can boost annual solar yield by 8-9% across diverse climatic zones.
L&T and Japan’s ITOCHU partner for 300 ktpa green ammonia project
L&T Energy GreenTech has signed an agreement with Japan’s Itochu Corp. for joint development of a 300 ktpa (kilotonnes per annum) green ammonia project at Kandla in Gujarat. Itochu will offtake the green ammonia from the project for bunkering applications in Singapore.
Indonesia announces 100 GW solar, storage minigrid plan
The new initiative features plans for 1 MW solar minigrids tied with 4 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage, to be deployed across 80,000 villages, alongside 20 GW of centralised solar power plants.
Onix Renewable wins 50,000 tpa green ammonia in SECI’s latest auction
Onix Renewable Ltd emerged as the winning bidder for production and supply of 50,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually in SECI’s latest auction under SIGHT Scheme.
ACME Solar secures INR 3,184 crore REC funding for 280 MW FDRE project
ACME Solar has secured long-term financing of INR 3,184 crore from REC Ltd for the development and construction of a 280 MW firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project contracted with NHPC.
Solar cell, wafer exports from China rise as panel exports fall
Ember Energy says China’s solar export market is shifting as more diverse global supply chains drive higher cell and wafer shipments, lifting combined solar product capacity 11% this year despite lower panel exports.
Thermax partners with Norway’s HydrogenPro on alkaline water electrolysis solution for large-scale hydrogen projects
Thermax has entered into an agreement with Norway-based HydrogenPro ASA (HydrogenPro) to supply, install, commission, and provide after-sales services for alkaline electrolyser systems based on HydrogenPro’s technology.
IFC loans $250 million for Oman polysilicon project
The investment package features a $200 million loan for the implementation of the project and a $50 million preferred equity investment. The approval is said to have been opposed by several members of IFC’s board of executive directors.
Statcon Energiaa secures investment from Rotomag Enertec
Statcon Energiaa has secured an investment from Rotomag Enertec to scale its indigenously developed solutions and accelerate global growth. Rotomag Enertec now holds a majority stake in Statcon Energiaa.
RenewSys secures 700 MW POE encapsulant order from Kosol Energie
RenewSys has secured a seven-month supply agreement with Kosol Energie to deliver high-performance POE [polyolefin elastomer] encapsulants for 700 MW of solar panels.
