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Solar-powered offgrid residential unit from Japan

Japan’s Arth has designed an autonomous habitation module that produces water in places without energy and water infrastructure. The company said the residential unit could also be used as an emergency evacuation site.

Photovoltaic water heater from Italy

Italian solar panel manufacturer Sunerg has developed an integrated photovoltaic water heater solution based on two resistances. The system relies on a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller and can work with a PV module with a power output of up to 450 W.

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Tata Power posts 50% jump in net profit for FY2021-22

Tata Power’s profit after tax grew by 50% year on year to INR 2,156 crore ($276 million) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications

The battery has a rated output of 5.5 kW and can be installed in outdoor environments. It is equipped with a hybrid power conditioner, a DC-to-DC converter, and a vehicle power supply adapter with a maximum output of 1.1 kWh.

Indian renewable energy sector recorded $14.5 billion investment in FY2021-22

The investment needs to more than double to $30-$40 billion annually for India to reach the 2030 renewables target of 450 GW.

India installed 456 MW of rooftop solar in Q1

India’s rooftop solar installations increased by 34% year on year in the January-March period, despite a 17% increase in system costs.

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India added 3 GW of solar in the first quarter

The solar capacity addition was led by Rajasthan, which accounted for 52% of 2022’s first quarter PV installations. 

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Cost comparison between lithium batteries, fuel cells, reversible solid oxide cells as storage for off-grid rooftop PV

Scientists in the United Arab Emirates have looked at how off-grid rooftop PV could be combined with batteries, fuel cells or reversible solid oxide cells for energy storage. The modeling assumed a typical commercial building in Los Angeles.

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Global solar demand to reach 190 GW this year, says IEA

The International Energy Agency expects solar, wind power, and other renewable energy technologies to achieve triple-digit global growth this year, with new PV additions set to reach almost 200 GW.

Terracotta solar tiles for historical buildings

Germany’s paXos, whose solar roof tiles were bought by Meyer Burger and unveiled last year, has shown off its new “Beaver Tail” terracotta solar tiles at Intersolar 2022.

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