Thermax arm commissions wind-solar hybrid power plant in Gujarat
Thermax arm First Energy has commissioned a 45.8 MW wind-solar hybrid power plant for consumption by industrial clients.
Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Clean Energy Associates found a myriad of problems at solar installations around the world, noting that because most are caused by poor installation practices, many can be identified and resolved relatively easily before they lead to fires, safety risks and potentially costly liabilities.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy reports strong order inflow in FY 2023
The solar and energy storage EPC provider is planning to collaborate with competent agencies for support towards development of robotic system for module cleaning, suiting to the company’s in-house designs.
SMA unveils hybrid inverters for residential applications
SMA’s new one-phase hybrid inverters have efficiency ratings of up to 97.5% and European efficiency ratings of 96.8%. They are available in four versions, with power outputs ranging from 3.6 kW to 6 kW.
11,000 residents in Nepal’s Madhesh province gain access to clean water through solar energy
Solar-powered water pumps with a total capacity of 186 kWp have been installed in the Sarlahi and Siraha districts, benefitting 11,865 residents. The projects are a collaborative effort of Nepal’s Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC), the Government of Japan, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
AD Green commissions 3 GW solar module factory in Vietnam
The new manufacturing facility is located in Thai Binh and will produce modules mainly for the US market. It currently has a capacity of 500 MW and is expected to reach 3 GW within 12 months
Power minister hints at another PLI scheme for grid-scale battery storage
The minister also underlined the need for diversification of supply chains by using alternative battery technologies such as sodium-ion.
L&T selects PVH solar trackers for 2.97 GWp PV plant in Saudi Arabia
PVH’s manufacturing facility in Jeddah will supply solar trackers to Larsen & Toubro for the 2.97 GWp PV project in the NEOM region of Saudi Arabia.
The top causes of solar performance issues
A staggering 62% of inspected projects in USA were identified to have critical or major issues in a report by HelioVolt.
IEA-PVPS releases global benchmark for solar irradiance data
IEA-PVPS has published a report to help the solar industry to choose appropriate surface radiation models and data providers based on location and application requirements.
