Morningstar unveils DC/AC inverters for off-grid applications
US-based solar controller producer Morningstar has launched a new line of off-grid inverters, featuring six models ranging from 150 W to 2,500 W. Production and deliveries are scheduled to start this year.
How long do residential solar inverters last?
Multiple factors can affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar inverter. We take a look at solar inverters in the second part of our ongoing series.
NeoSol unveils 550 W mono PERC module
The Indian solar manufacturer has unveiled Black Pearls series mono PERC modules in power outputs ranging from 535 W to 550 W, with power conversion efficiency between 20.7% and 21.33%.
OGO Energy aims 1 GWh/year lithium battery capacity by Dec. 2023
The Indian startup plans to expand its lithium battery manufacturing capacity to 1 GWh by December next year, from the currently under-construction 100 MWh.
Sungrow surpasses 14 GW milestone in India
The Chinese solar inverter manufacturer has shipped more than 14 GW of inverters in India since entering the market in 2014.
Uttar Pradesh seeks consultant for 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park
Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) has opened bids from project management consultants for 1.2 GW Jalaun Solar Park it is developing in the Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
New production process could double wafer throughput to up to 20,000 per hour
Scientists from Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE – together with a consortium of plant manufacturers, metrology companies, and research institutions – have developed a new production line concept for high-efficiency silicon cells, with a throughput of 15,000 to 20,000 wafers per hour – roughly double the usual amount.
How long do rooftop residential solar panels last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Gujarat tenders up to 1.2 GW of solar projects
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has issued a tender to procure up to 600 MW of solar power from Khavda solar park-based projects and an additional 600 MW under the Greenshoe option. Bidding closes on November 15.
Premier Energies launches India’s first M10 bifacial solar cell
Premier Energies has become the nation’s first solar manufacturer to launch a bifacial monocrystalline silicon PERC (passivated emitter rear contact) solar cell based on the 182×182 mm2 format. The cell boasts an efficiency of up to 23.2%.
