Tandem solar cell based on cadmium telluride, iron disilicide promises 43.9% efficiency
Researchers in Bangladesh have designed a dual-junction tandem solar cell with a bottom device based on iron disilicide (FeSi2), an emerging absorber material know for its high thermal stability and good optoelectronic properties. Their simulation showed the advantage of combining the larger bandgap of the top cadmium telluride cell and the smaller bandgap of the bottom FeSi2 cell.
ACEN, BrightNight to develop 1 GW of renewables in Philippines
ACEN, an energy company in the Philippines, has agreed to help US-based BrightNight to develop its 1 GW renewable power portfolio in the Philippines.
NTPC invites bids for 200 MWh thermal energy storage pilot project
NTPC has invited bids to set up a pilot project for 200 MWh of thermal energy storage system integrated with a thermal power plant to supply 15 MW of additional electrical power.
Perovskite thin film: Out with the old, in with the new
Silicon-perovskite tandem solar requires optimization of both approaches, and embodies the weaknesses of each. Meanwhile, the use of pure thin-film devices offers a cheaper, simpler, and more sustainable PV solution for the United States.
SJVN gets Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 500 MW solar project
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has received the Letter of Intent (LoI) to develop a 500 MW solar project, on a build-own-operate basis, at GIPCL Solar Park in the Khavda region of Gujarat.
GCF approves $24.5 million investment in Avaana Capital’s climate and sustainability fund
Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $24.5 million investment in Avaana Capital’s Climate and Sustainability Fund for technology-driven climate solutions.
Maharashtra launches 600 MW solar EPC tender
Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has tendered the EPC package with land for 600 MW(AC) of grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV projects.
SECI extends bidding for 900 MW of DCR solar modules using made-in-India cells
Solar manufacturers now have until March 26 to bid for domestic manufacturing and supply of solar modules with made-in-India PV cells.
Longi introduces HPBC photovoltaic modules with 22.8% efficiency
The Chinese panel manufacturer said its new products have a temperature coefficient of -0.28%/C and a power output ranging from 565 W to 590 W. They rely on the company’s proprietary hybrid passivated back contact (HPBC) cell technology.
Jolywood halts polysilicon factory project
Jolywood has suspended plans to build 100,000 metric tons (MT) of polysilicon capacity at a facility in Gujiao, China’s Shanxi province.
