India to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse, says power minister
The nation is also set to emerge as one of the largest solar module manufacturers. It has considerable existing solar manufacturing capacity and is constructing even larger capacities, including polysilicon.
How big must hailstones be to damage PV systems?
The hail storms that occurred recently in northern Italy damaged several photovoltaic systems. pv magazine Italy retrieved a report from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 2019 which tried to shed light on the damage caused to solar installations by hail by analyzing the effects of a severe hailstorm that occurred in the Netherlands in 2016. According to their assessments, damages to PV modules are mostly derived from hailstones of at least 3 cm in diameter.
Malaysia increases green energy tariff for residential, industrial consumers
Malaysia has increased the green energy tariff for residential and industrial consumers through the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) program. The government is offering 4,500 GWh of power to residential and industrial customers each year. These customers will be charged an additional MYR 0.281 ($0.062) for each kilowatt-hour of renewable energy that is purchased.
India’s installed solar power capacity surpasses 70 GW
The nation installed a cumulative solar power capacity of 70.10 GW as of June 30, 2023. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Karnataka together account for more than 50% of the overall PV installations.
JSW Steel to use green hydrogen for steelmaking at Vijayanagar plant
JSW Energy will set up a 3,800 tonnes per annum (tpa) green hydrogen plant for supply to JSW Steel. Green hydrogen production at the plant will be powered by 25 MW of renewable energy.
Using shunts to spot PV module degradation
Scientists in Ireland investigated the effect of shunt resistance on a PV cell’s electrical performance. The group says its finding could potentially lead to the development of models for early detection of various forms of cell degradation, allowing for intervention to repair or replace components before major power losses occur.
Going beyond renewable/non-renewable dichotomy
Scientists in India have proposed a new classification of energy sources that is intended for the adoption and definition of emerging technologies, which they said conventional taxonomies fail to achieve.
ReNew, Gentari collaborate for 5 GW renewables capacity in India
ReNew and Gentari will form a 50:50 joint venture to develop renewable assets including solar, wind, and energy storage.
Israel’s Brenmiller signs MoU with Waaree Energies to deploy thermal energy storage projects in India
Brenmiller and Waaree will jointly explore, develop, and deploy solar-powered thermal energy storage projects in India.
Hero Future Energies signs $756 million MoUs with REC, PFC
Power Finance Corp. (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corp. (REC) will extend INR 3,100 crore (($378 million) each to support Hero Future Energies’ upcoming renewable energy projects.
