Solar-powered offgrid residential unit from Japan
Japan’s Arth has designed an autonomous habitation module that produces water in places without energy and water infrastructure. The company said the residential unit could also be used as an emergency evacuation site.
Photovoltaic water heater from Italy
Italian solar panel manufacturer Sunerg has developed an integrated photovoltaic water heater solution based on two resistances. The system relies on a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller and can work with a PV module with a power output of up to 450 W.
TotalEnergies to acquire 25% stake in Adani’s green hydrogen unit
France’s TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Adani Enterprises to acquire 25% of its new energy arm, Adani New Industries Ltd. The joint venture platform, ANIL, will be integrated across the value chain to drive down green hydrogen production costs. It aims to develop a green hydrogen production capacity of 1 million tons per annum by 2030.
Torrent Power acquires 50 MW solar plant from SkyPower
Torrent Power has bought a 50 MW solar plant in Telangana that supplies power to Northern Power Distribution at a tariff of about INR 5.35 ($0.069)/kWh, fixed for the entire 25-year duration of the power purchase agreement. The project has a remaining useful lifetime of about 20 years.
Premier Energies, Azure Power partner on solar cells, modules
Premier Energies and Azure Power have signed a strategic alliance under which Azure will invest in Premier’s 1.25 GW mono PERC cell and module facility in Telangana. It will also source 2.4 GW of solar modules from the plant over the next four years.
Amara Raja bags India’s first green hydrogen fueling station project
Amara Raja’s power system business has landed a contract with NTPC to set up India’s first green hydrogen fueling station in Leh district, Ladakh. NTPC is running a pilot project in the region with five hydrogen fuel cell buses.
Tata Power posts 50% jump in net profit for FY2021-22
Tata Power’s profit after tax grew by 50% year on year to INR 2,156 crore ($276 million) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.
Assam to host 1 GW solar project in joint venture with NLC
The state government has already allotted land for the massive solar project that will be set up with an investment of INR 5,000 crore ($639 million).
SDN launches 550 W solar module with 21.28% efficiency
The Korean manufacturer launched a new bifacial module based on M10 wafers and is planning to produce bigger modules based on M12 wafers starting from the third quarter.
New photovoltaic in-roof system from Switzerland
Swiss module manufacturer Megasol has unveiled a novel rooftop PV system in two variants — full-black and translucent. The installation consists of vertical supports, a ridge profile, and solar modules.
