Using existing fences as near-zero-cost racking solution for PV deployment
American researchers are proposing to use steel zip ties to attach solar modules to fences in animal farms as a low-cost racking solution for agrivoltaic applications. They found the proposed approach is technically and economically viable, provided careful wind load tests are conducted on the fences.
Open-source online tool to optimize wind-solar projects
Scientists in Spain have developed a tool that optimizes the joint production of wind and solar. It combines data, patterns of solar radiation, and wind speeds over time in specific parts of Europe.
French railway operator launches renewables unit, plans 1 GW of solar
SNCF says it wants to devote 1,000 hectares of its land to solar development, so it can cover 20% of its electricity consumption by the end of the decade.
ABB India launches 97.4% efficient UPS solution for data centers
ABB India has launched MegaFlex DPA (decentralized parallel architecture) UPS solutions with energy efficiency of up to 97.4% for the Indian market. The UPS are claimed to have up to 45% smaller footprint than competing products.
New guidelines for inter-row spacing of PV power plants
A Canadian research group has applied new guidelines for ground coverage ratios to 31 locations in Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It found the new formulae show that the factors affecting inter-row energy yield loss are highly dependent on latitude.
Gujarat tenders 1.2 GW of PV projects in Khavda Solar Park
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has launched the tender to develop 1.2 GW of PV projects (including 600 MW under the greenshoe option) in Khavda Solar Park. The projects are to be developed on a build-own-operate basis.
Utilities, can you DG it?
Small-scale PV systems drove the installation of more than 200 GW of solar capacity last year and could support more than 300 GW this year. That means a reset for utilities.
SJVN tenders BoS package for 360 MW of solar
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids to install and commission two projects of 100 MW (AC) and 260 MW (AC), respectively, in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
Africa50 signs MoU with International Solar Alliance to support PV projects across Africa
Africa50 and International Solar Alliance (ISA) will leverage each other’s networks to mobilize funding and raise awareness of African solar projects in European and Indian markets.
Waaree Renewable secures 100 MWp solar EPC contract
Waaree Renewable Technologies has secured the contract to set up a 100 MWp solar plant on a turnkey basis. It expects to complete the project within the current fiscal 2023-24.
