Brazil imported 7.8 GW of solar modules in H1
Brazilian consultancy Greener says that Brazil imported 7.8 GW of solar modules in the first half of this year, down 21% year on year. However, it says a reduction in distributors’ inventories and module prices could drive up cost competitiveness in the second half.
Hail-prone areas may require solar modules with 4 mm-thick front glass
New research from India claims solar modules with 3.2 mm-thick front glass may not be strong enough to withstand storms producing big hailstones. The scientists found that a front glass of at least 4 mm should be used to avoid significant damage.
Airtouch Solar launches cleaning robot solution for utility scale PV
Airtouch Solar Group has launched a cleaning solution for utility-scale solar PV plants to provide autonomous, water-free panel surface cleaning. The 4-meter cleaning unit weighs less than 40 kg and is commonly utilized in arid and dusty locations.
Reliance 10 GW solar fab to start production by December next year
The Reliance solar gigafactory in Jamnagar, Gujarat, will produce PV cells and modules based on REC’s heterojunction technology.
Vena launches plan to support solar, storage ‘megaproject’ in Indonesia
Singapore-based developer Vena Energy says it will investigate opportunities to make solar panel components and battery energy storage systems in Indonesia, in order to support a hybrid megaproject with up to 2 GW of solar and more than 8 GWh of energy storage.
Waaree Energies raises $121 million in ValueQuest-led equity funding round
Waaree Energies said it will use the latest equity investment to build a 6 GW solar wafer-to-module manufacturing capacity.
China module prices hold steady
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Using end-of-life photovoltaic panels as building material
Scientists in India have proposed to use solar modules at the end of their lifecycle as a building material for low-cost small housing units. With solar module recycling currently not viable economically, the researchers said their approach makes conventional solar panels into BIPV products without any modifications.
Adani New Industries Q1 revenue up 209% YoY
Adani New Industries Ltd recorded a revenue of INR 1,898 crore ($229 million) in the first quarter of FY 2023-24, 209% up year-on-year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 7.5 times to INR 355 crore as export volumes surged 19 times.
HPCL to empanel PV panel manufacturers for its solar projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is enlisting solar panel suppliers and manufacturers for its future PV projects across India.
