Highlights

Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C and a bifaciality factor of over 80%.

Waaree Energies Ltd has secured the contract to supply over 200 MW of solar PV modules built with made-in-India cells to IRCON Renewable Power’s PV project in Pavagada.

Rolls-Royce has told pv magazine that it prefers sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for large commercial flights, but it continues to invest in hydrogen for mid-size aircraft in partnership with easyJet.

Goldi Solar will supply its HELOC PRO series of 545 Wp PV modules to Engie India’s Sayla village project in Gujarat.

Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has secured a $1.36 billion debt facility from eight international banks in one of the largest project finance deals in Asia. It will use the funding to develop the world’s largest renewable energy park at Khavda in Gujarat.

The solar manufacturer will utilize the net proceeds to expand its PV panel capacity from 450 MW to 1.2 GW and establish an aluminium frame manufacturing unit, besides meeting working capital expenses.

The South African Government’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced French utility Électricité de France (EDF) will develop 257 MW of battery energy-storage systems across three projects, while South African renewable energy company Scatec Africa will develop one 103 MW project.

Australian energy giant AGL will install a nickel-hydrogen battery at its Torrens Island power station site in South Australia as it explores the potential opportunities that the technology could provide for stationary energy storage applications

Eden Renewables India has announced the signing of 300 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd, for sale of renewable energy.

ReNew has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank for the financing of renewable energy, manufacturing, carbon offset, and green hydrogen projects between 2023 and 2028.