Leaders from 116 countries to attend the 6th Assembly of International Solar Alliance in New Delhi
The Sixth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance will focus on universalizing energy access through solar mini-grids, mobilizing finance for accelerated solar deployment, and diversifying supply chains and manufacturing for solar.
USA: Accelerating large-scale solar development while minimizing land use impact
Historic land use agreement unites developers, environmental organizations and local interest groups, and is the result of a 20-month Solar Uncommon Dialogue convened by Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment, the Solar Energy Industries Association, and The Nature Conservancy.
NTPC, MSPGCL invite EPC bids for 900 MW of cumulative solar
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) has tendered the EPC package with land for 300 MW of ISTS-connected solar projects. The project can be located anywhere in India. Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has invited bids to install 600 MW of PV projects in Maharashtra.
FIMER to launch 5 MVA bidirectional converter in India
FIMER has 10 GW of annual production capacity in India and manufactures central inverters, bidirectional /battery converters for BESS applications, and microgrid inverters. The company will launch a 5 MVA bidirectional converter completely Made in India, following the success of its 2 MVA bidirectional converter, PVS980-58BC.
Australian company launches 3 GW wind, solar tender
Australia’s CleanCo has launched an expression of interest process to add 3 GW of wind and solar generation to its portfolio.
Triple Solar introduces residential thermal battery
Dutch company Triple Solar has launched a residential thermal battery with a heat loss rate ranging from 0.67 kWh/day to 0.84 kWh/day. The new product can reportedly provide hot water at temperatures ranging from 45C and 55C, with the minimum heat source temperature ranging between 65C and 80C.
Enphase launches IQ8 microinverters for high-power solar modules in India
Enphase microinverters IQ8HC and IQ8P feature a peak power output of 384 W and 480 W, respectively, and seamlessly pair with solar modules up to 670 W DC.
Tata Power Renewable Energy signs 12.5 MW solar power delivery agreement with Endurance Technologies
Tata Power Renewable Energy will develop a 12.5 MW (AC) solar power plant for consumption by auto-component manufacturer Endurance Technologies.
Combination of half-cut, bifacial solar cell designs may contribute to hotspot formation
Scientists in Spain tested PV modules under partial shading conditions, aiming to better understand the formation of performance-damaging hotspots. The study reveals a potential issue particularly affecting half-cell and bifacial modules, which may cause accelerated performance loss and is not covered by current testing/certification standards.
Avaada secures $1.8 billion REC finance for green ammonia project
Avaada has signed a memorandum of understanding with REC Ltd for $1.8 billion green ammonia project financing.
