Gensol Engineering completes 160 MW ground-mounted solar project in Gujarat
Gensol Engineering Ltd has executed a 160 MW ground-mounted solar project for Continuum Green Energy, a commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions provider in India.
Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in preventable losses
Analyzing a global dataset of 125 GW of PV systems, drone operator Raptor Maps marked a rising trend of system underperformance.
Researchers claim record efficiency for roll-to-roll fabricated perovskite PV cell
Researchers led by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) recorded an 11% efficiency on 50 cm² large-scale solar panels consisting of optimized roll-to-roll fabricated hybrid perovskite solar cells.
Wafer prices stable-to-soft on market oversupply
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
Bangladesh approves 300 MW of solar
The Bangladeshi authorities have approved three 100 MW solar projects, with tariff rates of around $0.10/kWh.
Maharashtra tenders for 1 GW pumped storage, 5 GW solar power
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL) has invited bids to provide grid-connected energy storage capacity of 1,000 MW/8,000 MWh from pumped hydro storage plants located anywhere in India. It will enter into energy storage facility agreement with the selected developers on an annual fixed charge basis for a period of 40 years. Bidding closes on April 15.
IIT Kanpur-incubated startups showcase solutions ranging from dual-axis solar tracker to solar-powered UAV
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur provides support and guidance to those looking to turn their ideas into successful and meaningful business models
After-sale support key to boosting off-grid solar
A new survey from US-based impact measurement company 60 Decibels shows off-grid energy customers are currently facing a series of challenges such as product affordability, gender inequality, customer support, further investment in minigrids, and over-indebtedness. The report, however, reveals that most users say the quality of their lives “very much improved” thanks to off-grid PV.
How green credits and green loyalty programs are shaping a sustainable future
Green credits and green loyalty programs represent a burgeoning movement towards sustainability that transcends traditional environmental activism. They embody a partnership between businesses and consumers, where every green choice is celebrated and rewarded.
Electric mobility promotion scheme to keep the electrification pace intact: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA expects the penetration levels of electric two-wheelers and electric three-wheelers (excluding e-rickshaws) to reach 6-8% and 14-16%, respectively, by FY 2025.
