Sofar signs inverter supply contract for 100 MW solar project in India
The Chinese manufacturer will ship its 255KTL-HV string inverters for Velan Infra’s 100 MW solar power project in Tamil Nadu.
New study claims PV industry is neglecting overirradiance issues
Overirradiance conditions may affect the operating performance of photovoltaic plants, the stability of the electrical grid, and the efficiency of inverters. A research team has warned these effects are currently not being given proper consideration by the solar industry.
Solar sovereignty: India’s path to sustainable independence and green revolution
The Indian government is actively steering the nation towards a sustainable and environmentally-conscious energy future. However, this juncture calls for a strategic alignment of protective measures to ensure their intended outcomes, notably reducing India’s reliance on energy imports and positioning the nation as a global hub for solar manufacturing.
SJVN, Punjab discom sign PPAs for 1.2 GW of solar projects
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will develop a cumulative 1.2 GW of solar projects to supply power to Punjab State Power Corp. Ltd. The cumulative project cost is estimated at INR 7,000 crore ($843.39 million).
Gensol Engineering’s Q1 FY 2024 revenue surges 47% YoY
Gensol Engineering has posted a 47% year-on-year increase in its revenue to INR 1,517 million ($18.27 million) for the first quarter of fiscal 2023-24.
India switches on world’s largest single-location hybrid renewables cluster
Adani Green Energy Ltd has operationalized 2.14 GW of solar-wind hybrid projects in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, which collectively use 5.8 million solar modules of 535 Wp each and 353 wind-turbine generators.
Biwatt unveils new residential sodium-ion batteries
Biwatt Power, a Chinese manufacturer, has developed new residential sodium-ion batteries with an efficiency rate of 97% and a projected lifespan of more than 3,000 cycles.
The Hydrogen Stream: Perovskites-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting
A research team has developed OHP-based photoanodes for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, minimizing the usual limitations. Meanwhile, China released its first hydrogen guideline, and Germany announced €18.6 billion for the hydrogen industry. Finally, a German company finds out that hydrogen trains are more expensive than battery-operated vehicles.
Sterling and Wilson secures 750 MW DC solar contract in Gujarat
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from Gujarat Industries Power Co. Ltd to build its 600 MW AC (750 MW DC) solar PV project at Khavda, Gujarat. The total order value, including operation and maintenance for three years, is around INR 1,130 crore ($136.44 million).
Rajasthan concludes solar-with-storage tender at $0.081/kWh tariff
Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd has allocated 600 MW in its 1.2 GW solar-with-storage tender. The lowest discovered tariff was INR 6.68 ($0.081)/kWh.
