The scope for emerging solar cell technologies
In the fight against climate change, solar PV technology must increase its share in global electricity generation. This presents a mammoth challenge to the PV industry and research community. Intensive research efforts are necessary for developing various types of PV technologies parallel to Si-based solar panels.
REC Ltd, NIIF collaborate on funding solutions for renewable energy projects
REC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Ltd to collaborate on funding solutions for renewable energy projects.
Trina Solar presents bifacial dual-glass TOPCon solar modules for rooftop PV
The Chinese manufacturer said its new TSM-NEG9RC.27 and TSM-NEG18R.28 combine n-type technology with 210mm rectangular silicon wafer (210R) cell technology. Their temperature coefficient is -0.29% per C and their efficiency can reach up to 22.3% and 22.7%, respectively.
ICRA maintains Stable outlook for renewable energy sector
Ratings agency ICRA has maintained a stable outlook for the renewable energy sector in India on the back of strong policy support, healthy demand prospects, superior tariff competitiveness among other positive factors.
China polysilicon prices fall 51.8% year-on-year amid supply glut
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.
SECI launches 1.5 GW solar tender
Solar Energy Corp of India (SECI) has invited bids to set up 1.5 GW of solar PV power projects on a build-own-operate basis. The projects can be located anywhere in India and must connect to the interstate transmission system. Bidding closes on Feb. 23.
Solar corporate funding hits decade-long high in 2023 globally
PV funding activity increased by 42% year-on-year in 2023, driven by strong growth in private market financing and debt financing, despite a decrease in the total number of deals, according to Mercom Capital Group.
Fimer supplies inverters for Ayodhya’s 40 MW solar PV plant
Fimer supplied PVS980-58 5 MVA central inverters to Jakson Green for the 40 MW solar project in Ayodhya. The project is being developed by NTPC Green Energy with Jakson Green as the EPC provider.
Hero Future Energies signs MoU for INR 4,000-crore projects in Uttar Pradesh
Hero Future Energies will invest INR 4,000 crore into setting up renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems, facilities for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, etc in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
France’s new PV installations hit 3.15 GW in 2023
The French solar market grew by around 30% in 2023, reaching 3.15 GW, according to new data from Enedis. PV systems for self-consumption accounted for around one-third of all new capacity additions.
