Survey shows cost and complexity key barriers to rooftop solar uptake in Australia
Cost, complexity and confidence gaps are the main barriers to the uptake of rooftop solar in Australia according to new federal government research.
Insolation Green sets up subsidiary for renewable energy project development
MGVJ Green Infra will provide end-to-end solutions from concept to commissioning for clean energy projects.
Industry reacts to cybersecurity rules for rooftop solar monitoring systems
The solar industry broadly supports a more secure, standardized framework for remote monitoring systems (RMS) used in grid-connected rooftop solar installations but voices concerns over implementation hurdles, additional costs, and technical feasibility—especially for smaller players and regions with limited connectivity.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Several factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of a series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Smart grids and solar integration: Powering the cities of tomorrow
The true breakthrough is when smart grids connect with solar power together. That connection opens up a lot of possibilities. Smart grids will tell us what a solar energy system can produce by predicting the weather and adjusting the transfer of electricity in real time.
MaxVolt Energy launches smart lithium inverters
MaxVolt Industries Energy has launched wall-mountable, high-efficiency inverters with inbuilt lithium battery for residential and commercial solar applications.
Using Sudoku to improve power yield in PV systems under partial shading
Indian researchers have developed a Sudoku-based technique to reduce power losses in PV systems operating under partial shading. They claim the method increases energy efficiency and revenue generation more than conventional reconfiguration techniques.
Tata Power’s renewables business PAT up 95% YoY in Q1
Tata Power’s net profit from renewables business soared 95% YoY to INR 531 crore. Segment-wise, INR 226 crore came from renewable energy generation, INR 198 crore from solar EPC, INR 100 crore from solar manufacturing, and INR 7 crore from other income.
ADM Solar secures national empanelment under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
ADM Solar is also set to launch its exclusive solar outlets under the brand name Orient Solar, aimed at driving mass adoption of solar power solutions in major Indian cities.
India could cut electricity costs to $50/MWh by 2050 with a fully wind and solar-based power system, says ETC report
India could achieve clean power system at a cost (including generation, balancing, and grid infrastructure) of around $50/MWh by 2050—significantly below current fossil fuel-driven wholesale prices—by shifting to a fully wind and solar-based electricity system requiring primarily day-night balancing.
