Solar-powered islands? The story of Diu and T’au
The solar-powered islands of Diu and T’au have set an example for other such land masses to meet their power requirements through green energy.
Tata Power profit grows to INR 1,141 crore in Q1 FY24
Tata Power’s profit after tax (net profit) grew 29% year-on-year to INR 1,141 crore ($137.6 million) in the April-May-June period of FY 2023-24. Consolidated revenue stood at INR 15,003 crore.
Bright prospects ahead for corporate solar market
In an exclusive article for pv magazine, Bridge To India provides a quick look at the key drivers and outlook for the corporate solar market in India.
Saatvik Green secures EPC contract for 12 MW rooftop solar
Saatvik Green Energy will build the 12 MW rooftop solar project for a steel conglomerate in Orissa. It will use 545 Wp mono PERC panels for the plant spanning 25,522 sq.m.
Water-draining clamp for solar panels
India’s Prasham Greens has designed water-draining clamps to drain the water accumulated on the edges of the solar panels after rains and water-based cleaning.
Roof-integrated solar takes 44% less time to install on new construction
A time-motion study by NREL discovered that retrofitting installations of roof-integrated photovoltaics takes 7% less labor time than standard solar installations. For new construction, the installation time drops by 44%.
New nanocoating to improve solar module output
India’s TriNANO Technologies has developed a nanocoating for solar modules that reportedly increases the panel’s power generation by up to 4% owing to its light trapping, anti-reflection and self-cleaning properties. It also lowers the panel temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius compared to non-coated panels.
CEA identifies major safety concerns in 97% of audited rooftop PV systems
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has performed a safety audit on more than 600 rooftop PV systems and has found that 97% of installations have major safety concerns. It says that 49% of sites have grounding issues, 47% have damaged modules, and 41% have cross-mated connectors.
Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Clean Energy Associates found a myriad of problems at solar installations around the world, noting that because most are caused by poor installation practices, many can be identified and resolved relatively easily before they lead to fires, safety risks and potentially costly liabilities.
NTPC arm commissions 1 MW rooftop solar plant at IIT Jodhpur
The rooftop solar project, implemented under the RESCO model, will meet 15% of IIT Jodhpur’s electricity requirements.
