China’ Akcome sets up pilot factory for perovskite PV cells
Akcome says it hopes to soon start commercial production of its heterojunction (HJT) perovskite solar cells, but it has yet to provide a specific time frame.
How to integrate residential solar-plus-storage with vehicle-to-home systems
Researchers from Australia have created a model to optimize the interaction between vehicle-to-home (V2H) systems and residential PV connected to battery storage. They claim V2H can help reduce the cost of energy by 16.7% for workplace charging and 25% for public charging.
SJVN gets approval for 6 GW of renewable energy JVs
SJVN Ltd will form joint ventures with Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd and Assam Power Development Co. Ltd to develop 5 GW and 1 GW of renewable energy projects, respectively.
SECI launches 1.5 GW solar tender
Solar Energy Corp. Of India (SECI) has invited bids to develop 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 Jan. 31.
“Solar module prices are likely to remain subdued in the near term”
Vikram V, vice president & co-group head-corporate ratings, ICRA Ltd, speaks to pv magazine about falling solar cell and module prices, its impact on the Indian pv manufacturers, and way forward.
A look back at solar in 2023
The Indian government has demonstrated a robust commitment to advancing solar energy by implementing various strategic initiatives.
Solar manufacturers unite to develop standards for 700 W-plus modules
Solar module size standardization will enhance supply chain efficiencies, boost production, and lower costs, according to the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, which aims to accelerate the industrialization of PV modules above 700 W.
PFC Consulting allocates 1.25 GW of solar for $0.030/kWh
NTPC Renewable Energy has secured 900 MW in PFC Consulting’s 1.25 GW solar auction. Acme Cleantech won 300 MW and Solarcraft 50 MW.
SECI wraps up 1 GW solar tender with $0.030/kWh tariff
Avaada, ReNew, Sprng Energy, and Solarcraft (Blupine) have emerged winners in Solar Energy Corp. of India’s 1 GW solar PV auction.
Oil India Ltd invites bids for 1 MW green hydrogen plant
Oil India Ltd has invited domestic bids to establish a 1 MW plant in Himachal Pradesh to produce high-purity (99.999%) green hydrogen for commercial use.
