Panasonic combines fuel cells, batteries, PV to power factory in Japan
Japan’s Panasonic claims its new pilot solar-plus-hydrogen facility marks the first attempt to create a factory powered by 100% renewables, via the full-scale use of hydrogen.
Smarten launches 2.4kW hybrid solar PCU for off-grid applications
Smarten today unveiled the Superb 3050 hybrid solar power conditioning unit (PCU) for off-grid applications. This 2.4kW product is priced at INR 19,999.
JSW Energy switches on a 225MW solar plant in Karnataka
The private-sector producer has announced its 225MW solar plant for JSW Steel under group captive scheme is now operational.
Lightweight solar for agricultural water reservoirs
The Genap Energy Cover uses HyET Solar Powerfoil thin-film solar modules, rated at 12.0% efficiency, for agricultural water storage and reservoirs, with an initial focus on the greenhouse and horticulture markets in the Netherlands. Genap said a 12kWp test setup had a generation density of 60W/m2, rising to 120W/m2 within a year, with an eventual target of 165W/m2.
India may miss 2022 solar target of 100GW by 27%
A new report by JMK Research and the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says India is likely to miss its ‘100GW by 2022’ solar target by about 27GW, mainly due to the underwhelming growth of rooftop solar. While utility-scale solar is on track to achieve nearly 97% of the 60GW installed capacity targeted by 2022, rooftop solar will be 25GW short of the 40GW mark.
E-waste consultancy gets a rooftop solar plant
Pune-based SolarEra Green Renewables has installed a 500kWp rooftop solar plant for Hindustan Waste Treatment. The plant uses 912 numbers of 550Wp mono PERC half-cut modules from Trina Solar.
APAC to lead global battery storage market, clock 68% share by 2026
The global battery energy storage market will grow to $10.84 billion in 2026, with around two-thirds of the demand concentrated in the Asia Pacific region.
Bosch unveils hydrogen-compatible stationary fuel cell system
Bosch’s new solid oxide fuel cell prototype has an electrical efficiency of more than 60% and an overall efficiency above 85%. It also has a targeted power output of 10 kW and can produce up to 3 kW of thermal energy.
Oriano secures 40+ MWp of open-access solar projects for cement manufacturer
The Mumbai-based utility-scale solar power development and EPC company has secured 30MWp of solar projects in Bihar and 10.30MWp in Jharkhand under captive, open-access mode.
Powin, O2 Power sign battery storage supply agreement
The agreement will see Powin supply and commission its advanced Stacks battery storage product lines for round-the-clock renewable energy projects undertaken by O2 Power.
