Clean hydrogen boom by 2030, but targets remain elusive
The clean hydrogen market must navigate technological, political, and economic uncertainties to realise its full potential.
JinkoSolar claims 33.24% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells
JinkoSolar says it has achieved a 33.24% efficiency rating for its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, confirmed by the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
SJVN to add 6.8 GW of wind, solar over two fiscals
SJVN expects to commission 2,498 MW of wind and solar power generation capacity in fiscal 2025 and another 4,330 MW in FY 2026.
Longi introduces 630 W HPBC photovoltaic modules with 23.3% efficiency
The Chinese manufacturer said its new Hi-MO X6 Scientist series has a temperature coefficient of -0.28%/C and a power output ranging from 620 W to 630 W. They rely on the company’s proprietary hybrid passivated back contact (HPBC) cell technology.
Long-duration energy storage poised to outcompete lithium-ion batteries
While most long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies are still early-stage and costly compared to lithium-ion batteries, some have already or are set to achieve lower costs for longer durations, finds BloombergNEF.
Solar wafer prices continue to soften, complex international trade situation sparks concerns
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.
India Ratings upgrades Adani Green Energy to ‘IND AA-’ with Stable outlook
The upgrade factors in Adani Green Energy Ltd’s continued strong operational asset performance, strong execution scale-up with annual capacity additions likely to be 4 GW-5 GW annually over the medium term, and healthy counterparty diversification and reduction in receivables, leading to an increase in the cash flow from operations.
NTPC launches 1.2 GW renewables-plus-storage tender
NTPC has launched a tender to select developers for 1.2 GW of firm, dispatchable power from renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems. The projects can be located anywhere in India. Bidding closes on July 23.
Perovskite-cadmium telluride tandem solar cell based on special electrode achieves 24.2% efficiency
An Indian-US research team has fabricated a four-terminal perovskite-cadmium telluride tandem solar cell by utilizing a highly conductive and sputtered transparent electrode to increase the current density of the bottom cell. The tandem device combines a 18.3%-efficient top perovskite cell and a 19.53%-efficient cadmium telluride bottom device.
New study provides state-wise renewables addition plan for India
A new study by government thinktank NITI Aayog provides state-wise renewable energy potential that can be harnessed by states to meet their renewable purchase obligations, RE capacity that needs to be procured by the deficit states from other RE-rich states, and storage requirement to meet the required grid balancing. The study was carried out with the support of the Central Electricity Authority and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
