Low-cost, portable sun-tracker for offgrid solar
Mauritian researchers have developed a solar tracker prototype that increases current by around 37%. The device uses a simplified and mechanical tracking system.
SJVN awards 100 MW solar project to BVG
SJVN Green Energy has awarded the balance-of-system (BOS) package for its 100 MW solar project in Punjab.
US company develops robotic solution to address installer shortage
Sarcos has designed a robotic PV construction solution that delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the US Department of Energy.
US manufacturer releases new dual solar optimizer
Enteligent, a residential PV solutions specialist, has introduced an optimizer model that can be paired with two solar panels. It claims that it features rapid shutdown and monitoring capabilities.
Gensol Engineering acquires solar tracker specialist Scorpius
Gensol Engineering Ltd has acquired Pune-based Scorpius Trackers for INR 135 crore ($16.42 million). The acquisition allows Gensol Engineering to offer a comprehensive solar EPC package that includes Scorpius Trackers’ innovative solar tracking technology.
SnapNrack introduces solar mount that attaches to module before roof
SnapNrack’s TopSpeed solar mount begins installation on the ground, which limits time spent on rooftops.
GameChange releases new solar tracker
US tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar’s latest product launch follows its recently announced decision to increase its annual domestic manufacturing capacity to 24 GW.
Schneider Electric to double its manufacturing capacity
The company will consolidate six of its existing ten factories in Bengaluru to launch one of its largest smart factories, globally. The new factory will leverage new-age technologies for operational efficiency and reduced cost.
Floating PV for water pumping, desalination
An irrigation community has built a 786 kW floating solar array on a small water reservoir in Murcia, Spain. The facility will provide power for a solar water pumping system, a desalination unit, and the community itself.
Aerocompact launches high-elevation mounting system for rooftop PV
Portuguese startup Solarud has unveiled the next generation of its water-draining device for PV panels with low, sloping inclines. The new design avoids clogs caused by sand and dust, in nano and customized versions that fit installations and modules of different sizes.
