Highlights

Chinese manufacturer Anker Solix has introduced the Solarbank Multisystem, along with a Power Dock control unit enabling parallel operation of up to four battery storage units.

The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has successfully concluded its seventh green ammonia auction under Mode-2A of the SIGHT Scheme, allocating a capacity of 50,000 metric tonnes per annum (tpa) at a discovered price of INR 51.89/kg.

pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world. The first part of the series aims to help homeowners looking to embrace PV identify the best installers on the market.

SAEL Industries Ltd has entered into 25-year power purchase agreements for 480 MW in Gujarat and 400 MW in Punjab. The projects are scheduled to commence operations within 24 months of PPA signing.

UNSW researchers have investigated the impact of two types of soldering fluxes on TOPCon solar modules under damp heat conditions and have found that “no-clean” soldering fluxes can cause severe corrosion of front silver-aluminum contacts. The researchers have also found that denser metallisation structures and lower aluminium content improve corrosion resistance.

Entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath has invested INR 137.5 crore in Goldi Solar, a Gujarat-based solar PV module manufacturing company. The investment will enable Goldi Solar to expand its production.

The hybrid renewable energy project delivers 7.5 MW of round-the-clock clean power to UltraTech’s cement manufacturing unit through co-located solar, wind, and battery storage components.

The revised timeline for the implementation of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers for Solar Cells (ALMM-II) offers temporary relief to solar developers amid persistent domestic cell supply constraints. However, it also introduces fresh regulatory challenges, particularly around tariff renegotiations for recently awarded projects, according to analysts at CareEdge Ratings.

On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India’s roadmap to energy self-reliance, highlighting key milestones in solar energy and green hydrogen.

PNC Infratech has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from NHPC for the development of a 300 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power project, integrated with a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system.