SMA America releases 99.2% efficient grid-scale battery storage inverter
The inverters use a silicon carbide metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor for high power conversion capability.
Tecnalia, Vita International developing solar guardrails
Spain’s Tecnalia and Italy-based Vita International have designed a new photovoltaic guardrail, set for testing later this year on a 100-meter stretch of a highway service area between Turin and Trieste, Italy.
Zelestra secures 430 MW/90 MWh renewables-plus-storage project with SJVN
Zelestra will develop a hybrid project combining 250 MW DC solar, 180 MW wind power and a 90 MWh battery energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy.
Prices rising across China’s PV supply chain, says EnergyTrend
Taiwan-based research firm EnergyTrend says market optimism in China has driven up solar module prices, while production of modules, cells, and wafers has increased month on month.
VGF-supported battery storage target increased to 13.2 GWh
The Indian government has increased the battery storage target under the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme to 13.2 GWh by FY 2027-28. The scheme provides financial support for up to 40% of the BESS capital cost.
Regulatory reforms needed to accelerate clean energy adoption, says Primus Partners’ new report
A new report by Primus Partners highlights key regulatory reforms required to accelerate clean energy adoption, stabilize distribution companies (discoms) and boost investor confidence in India’s power sector.
John Cockerill, IIT Bombay collaborate for green hydrogen value chain development
John Cockerill Group and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have joined hands to drive innovation in steel decarbonization technology and green hydrogen value chain.
Adani Green commissions 250 MW solar in Rajasthan
Adani Green Energy Ltd has announced the commissioning of its 250 MW solar power project at Bhimsar, Rajasthan.
Securing the sun: How PV industry can thwart cybercriminals
Australia’s rapidly growing solar PV industry faces mounting cyber risks that no operator can afford to ignore. PV systems rely on intricate supply chains, incorporating hardware and software from multiple vendors. Each link in this chain – be it a component manufacturer, a software provider, or a maintenance contractor – can introduce potential entry points for cyberattacks.
Viridian Solar launches 23.6%-efficient TOPCon BIPV panel
The UK company says the new modules have a rated power output of 445 W and can reportedly guarantee a power yield of 95% after 10 years.
