Combined indoor, outdoor testing shows sensitivity to moisture in TOPCon PV modules
Researchers at the Fraunhofer ISE have combined indoor and outdoor testing to understand and quantify degradation processes in TOPCon solar panels. The novel methodology is intended to provide data for validating and improving stress laboratory protocols.
Agrivoltaic shading, full-sun fields gives farmers the power to pivot
Research conducted at the oldest agrivoltaic research site in the United States found year-to-year weather variability impacts agrivoltaic crop production, emphasizing the importance in conducting studies across multiple years.
Exide Industries infuses INR 100 crore into lithium battery arm
Exide Industries Ltd has invested an additional INR 100 crore in its lithium-ion battery arm, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (EESL), through equity subscription.
Wireless electric vehicle charging tests improve efficiency by 88%
Scientists in India have simulated and tested a prototype wireless charging system for electric vehicles, with a three-port DC–DC converter at its core and have found it achieved an improved efficiency of 88%.
Solar module prices on a clear downward trend
PV module prices have fallen by around 5% to 8% across all technology classes in recent weeks. says Martin Schachinger, the founder of pvXchange.com. This means that prices are moving strongly back toward the level we saw at the beginning of the year, which can only be described as unhealthy for module producers.
Solex Energy launches n-type solar modules with over 23% efficiency
Solex has introduced two new n-type solar modules tailored for Rajasthan’s extreme climate conditions and high-irradiance zones.
JK Srivastava Group, Hynfra join forces to build $4 billion green hydrogen and ammonia hub in Andhra Pradesh
JK Srivastava Hynfra has signed a memorandum of understanding with NREDCAP to develop a green hydrogen and ammonia hub with a capacity to produce up to 1 million tons of green ammonia annually, powered by 3 GW of solar and wind energy. Operations are expected to begin in early 2029.
Construction begins on 10,000 MT polysilicon factory in Malaysia
Japanese chemical company Tokuyama Corporation and South Korea-based polysilicon producer OCI have begun construction of a 10,000 metric tons polysilicon factory in Malaysia.
Zelestra switches on 435 MW DC Gorbea solar plant in Rajasthan
Zelestra recently inaugurated its 435 MW DC Gorbea solar project in Rajasthan. The project benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
China switches on its largest standalone battery storage project
With a capacity of 2 GWh, the four-hour storage system is described as the largest lithium iron phosphate energy storage project in the country.
