Perovskite solar cell achieves higher stability with new tin oxide layer
Using atomic layer deposition, a research team from the City University of Hong Kong has created an an oxygen-deficient tin oxide layer to replace the more common fullerene electron transport layer in perovskite solar cells. The result is a 25%-efficient device that is able to retain around 95% of its efficiency after 2,000 h.
Prozeal Green Energy wins solar-plus-storage project in Leh
Prozeal Green Energy has won Solar Energy Corp. of India’s tender for 25 MW AC solar plant with 20 MW/50 MWh battery energy storage system in Leh.
Global corporate funding in solar sector down 23% so far this year
Total corporate funding in the solar industry reached $22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2024, down 23% year on year. Mercom Capital Group says global uncertainties are affecting investor confidence, but an increase in debt financing and resilience in newly announced large-scale project funding are bright spots for the sector.
Adani Enterprises raises $500 million primary equity to further its growth plans
The qualified institutional placement (QIP) of Adani Enterprises Ltd was oversubscribed 4.2 times with participation from international and domestic investors.
BatX Energies partners LW3 on battery passports
BatX Energies, a lithium battery recycler, will leverage LW3’s blockchain- and IoT-based digital product passport solutions for comprehensive tracking of battery history, usage, and material provenance from production to end-of-life, ensuring a circular economy for battery materials.
AMPIN Energy Transition reaches financial close on 200 MWp solar wind hybrid project in Rajasthan
AMPIN Energy Transition has secured green loan from Standard Chartered Bank for its 200 MWp solar wind hybrid project in Rajasthan.
A look at next generation battery cells
The battery industry is experiencing a seismic shift with advancements in prismatic cell technology, led by companies like Cornex, which promise to reshape energy storage solutions.
Japan’s Toyo plans 2 GW solar cell factory in Ethiopia
Tokyo-based Toyo Co. says it will invest $60 million in a new 2 GW solar cell factory in Ethiopia, to mostly serve the US market.
Leaders from 120 member countries to attend Seventh Session of International Solar Alliance Assembly in New Delhi
The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, to be held in New Delhi from Nov. 3-6, will deliberate on ISA initiatives to improve energy access, security and transition among its member countries.
Waaree Energies IPO to open for subscription on Oct. 21
Waaree Energies intends to utilise INR 27,750 million from the net proceeds to part finance the cost of setting up a 6 GW wafer-to-PV module capacity in Odisha under production-linked incentive (PLI) Scheme. The balance will go towards general corporate purposes.
