Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency, Husk Power Systems partner to deploy 250 MW of decentralized renewable energy projects
Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency has partnered Husk Power Systems for inter-connected minigrids and isolated minigrids, rooftop commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, productive use of energy (PUE), and appliance sales and financing.
Renewables must triple by 2030 to hit net-zero by 2050, says BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF says in a new report that solar and wind must drive most emissions cuts before 2030 to stay on track for net-zero by 2050. Its net-zero scenario targets a combined solar and wind capacity of 31 TW by 2050.
EPFL unveils perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with certified efficiency of 30.9%
The tandem solar cell is based on a perovskite top cell treated with an additive known as 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzylphosphonic acid (pFBPA), which reportedly improves its power conversion efficiency and fill factor. The tandem device also integrates a bottom heterojunction silicon cell made with a 190-μm-thick, 2 Ω.cm, n-type, float-zone, shiny-etched monocrystalline wafer.
Orb Energy establishes 35 MW (DC) solar park in Karnataka
Orb Energy’s solar park model allows enterprises to purchase plots and own solar sub-arrays within the park.
Stepping up critical mineral production remains crucial for India’s energy security: ICRA
Advancement in mineral processing and beneficiation technology remains critical for commercialisation of domestic critical mineral resources.
All-perovskite tandem PV cell based on carboranes hits 27.2% efficiency
Researchers have developed a thermal regulation strategy to improve the performance of inverted tin-lead perovskite tech for all-perovskite tandem solar cells. It has an efficiency of 23.4% and contributed to a 27.2% efficiency in a tandem cell while ensuring stability.
Pahal Solar introduces 595 Wp TOPCon bifacial panel with 23.03% efficiency
India’s Pahal Solar has launched n-type TOPCon glass-backsheet modules in peak power outputs of 560 W to 595 W with front-side efficiencies of 21.68% to 23.03%.
Hitachi Energy India Q4 profit up 124% YoY
Hitachi Energy India recorded a revenue of INR 1,699.2 crore and profit after tax (net profit) of INR 113.7 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024
Silfab Solar secures funds to develop US-made back-contact n-type PV cells
Silfab Solar is one of seven recipients of US Department of Energy (DoE) funding for projects that will rely on dual-use PV technologies to electrify buildings, decarbonize the transportation sector, and reduce land-use conflicts.
Global solar and wind generation will soon pass nuclear, hydro
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how solar and wind are dominating power plant construction.
