Israel mandates rooftop solar on new big buildings, targets 3.5 GW by 2040
The Israeli authorities have introduced new regulations requiring rooftop PV on new large buildings, with plans to install 3.5 GW by 2040. The minimum production capacity has been set at 5 kW.
India installed 12.1 GW of solar in H1 2024
India installed about 9.6 GW of utility-scale solar, 1.8 GW rooftop, and 688 MW off-grid capacity in the Jan.-June period of 2024, says a new report by JMK Research.
KPI Green’s Q1 profit grows 99% yoy
KPI Green Energy’s revenue for the April-May-June quarter increased 83% year-on-year to INR 350 crore. Profit is 99% up to INR 66 crore.
JSW Energy secures LoA for 230 MW renewables-plus-storage project
JSW Neo Energy has received a letter of award from Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) to set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system for supply of 230 MW of firm and dispatchable renewable power in a demand-following manner.
Dual-axis solar tracker based on UV, MEMS sensors
Researchers have designed a new tracking system that utilizes an arithmetic optimization-based PID controller. The proposed tracker uses two different sensor types – a UV sensor and a micro-electromechanical solar (MEMS) sensor. The first one calculates the intensity of UV radiation received from the sun, and the second one forecasts the sun’s path across the sky.
Blueleaf Energy reaches financial close for 200 MW hybrid wind-solar power plant in India
Blueleaf Energy has secured around $170 million from Axis Bank to finance its 200 MW hybrid wind-solar power plant in Madhya Pradesh.
Reliance obtains BIS certification for solar panels
Reliance Industries expects to commission its first train of solar module and cell manufacturing at Jamnagar within the current fiscal year.
Optimizing renewable energy project in the face of climate change
Stable government policies, adaptable technological solutions, diversified investments, robust financial planning, and active community engagement are crucial for achieving long-term success in the renewable energy sector.
Mobile floating PV plant powers Paris’ Olympic village
Transported 900 metres along the Seine, a 78 kW temporary photovoltaic power plant has docked at the Athletes’ Village to meet the needs of the Olympic and Paralympic Place for renewable electricity consumption.
SunPower goes bankrupt
The residential solar installer has filed for bankruptcy, among the largest in a series of major bankruptcies in the industry.
