Waaree Energies starts trial production at its 5.4 GW solar cell factory
At 5.4 GW capacity, Waaree Energies’ facility in Chikhli, Gujarat, is India’s largest solar cell manufacturing plant.
Insolation Energy reports 92.4% rise in revenue for nine months ended December
The solar module manufacturer has achieved a consolidated sales figure of INR 928.34 crore for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2024.
New research sheds light on impact of sodium-induced degradation in heterojunction solar cells
University of New South Wales researchers investigated the impact of sodium-induced degradation in heterojunction solar cells under accelerated damp-heat testing. They considered three different types of sodium salts and identified the degradation mechanisms attributed to each contaminant.
NTPC Renewable Energy wins 1 GW in UPPCL’s solar PV auction
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has secured 1 GW of interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected solar PV capacity at a tariff of INR 2.56/kWh.
Oriano switches on 211.2 MW solar of ArcelorMittal’s 975 MW hybrid RE project
The 211.2 MW AC (295 MW DC) solar PV project in the Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, is part of ArcelorMittal Nippon Group’s ambitious 975 MW hybrid renewable energy project to decarbonize its Hazira plant operations.
Kinematics acquires Spanish solar tracking controller specialist
The acquisition of P4Q brings Kinematics expertise in full-stack electronics, including its tracker controls brand, Suntrack.
Curtailing solar photovoltaics is here to stay, overbuilding PV will become normal
As the penetration of variable renewable energy increases, curtailment of solar PV generation will only increase. Since curtailment will almost always be cheaper than investing in new transmission capacity or new grid-scale storage, curtailed energy should be rewarded, so that PV investment decisions can include curtailment as one of the flexibility options for grid operators.
Ladakh plans livestock grazing-friendly solar plant
Ladakh administration has directed Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to initiate modalities for a livestock grazing-friendly pilot solar project in the Pang area of Ladakh.
Pennar, Zetwerk form solar module joint venture
Pennar Industries and Zetwerk Manufacturing have agreed to form a joint venture company for manufacturing and sale of solar modules.
Adani solar power contracts can’t be scrapped without proof: Andhra chief minister
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state government can’t scrap power offtake contracts unless concrete proof is available.
