Automating maintenance for solar power plants
Robotics is evolving to ease the maintenance of solar power plants. From drones combined with thermal imaging to the robotic cleaning crew for large-scale solar PV plants, automation and robotics are constantly evolving for the cleaning and maintenance of PV plants.
EKI Energy, First Source launch climate edtech, finance venture
EKI Energy and First Source Energy have launched a joint venture entity that will drive focused educational initiatives while also mobilising funds from global markets for sustainable climate projects across the globe.
Tata Power Solar Systems launches off-grid PV solutions
Tata Power Solar Systems has launched off-grid PV solutions in eleven variants ranging from 1 to 10 kW. The solutions are a combination of modules, inverters, and batteries.
Photovoltaic-thermal solar tiles
Germany’s Paxos is currently testing the solar tile in a testing facility connected to an air heat pump. The panel can provide heat and electricity at the same time, while also improving the heat pump’s coefficient of performance by around 25%.
SJVN’s 75 MW Parasaran solar project to go online this month
The state-owned hydropower producer is developing the 75 MW solar power project in the Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh.
NTPC tenders 21 MW of solar EPC in Madhya Pradesh
Domestic bids are open for the installation, commissioning, and three-year operation and maintenance support for two grid-connected solar projects of 10.5 MW each in the Neemuch district. Bidding closes on November 15.
Jakson Green to develop $2.8 billion green ammonia and green hydrogen project in Rajasthan
Jakson Green, a new energy platform backed by Jakson Group, will set up a 365,000 tons per annum green hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Rajasthan. It will develop the plant, along with an integrated hybrid renewable power complex, in phases with a cumulative investment of about INR 22,400 crore.
Reliance Industries to restructure group EPC resources
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is realigning its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) resources to create a focused EPC undertaking for implementing its large projects across New Energy, oil-to-chemicals, and 5G roll-out.
Fourth Partner Energy to develop rooftop solar projects for Decathlon suppliers in Bangladesh
India’s Fourth Partner Energy will execute rooftop solar projects at the sites of Decathlon’s suppliers in Bangladesh. It targets 15 MW across 12-15 facilities by December 2023 in Phase 1.
PCM-based thermal battery to store solar power via heat pump
Norway’s SINTEF has designed a heat storage system based on phase change materials (PCM) that can support PV generation and peak shaving. The battery’s container hosts 3 tons of liquid biowax based on vegetable oil and is now beating performance expectations at a pilot facility.
