U.S. startup advances solar perovskite thin film roll-to-roll coating
Verde Technologies, a U.S.-based spinoff of the University of Vermont specializing in single junction and all thin-film tandem perovskite solar technologies, has demonstrated that its coating processes are transferable to existing commercial roll-to-roll manufacturing lines in a project with compatriot manufacturer Verico Technology.
Solar wafer prices momentarily stable, masking turbulence of industry consolidation
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.
Tata Chemicals, IITB-Monash join hands for perovskites research
Tata Chemicals Ltd has collaborated with IITB-Monash Research Academy for research on the transformative potential of perovskite materials in the field of clean energy.
SJVN tenders for 1.96 GWp of solar modules
SJVN Green Energy Ltd has invited bid for manufacture and supply of a cumulative 1.96 GWp capacity of PV modules for its solar power projects to be installed in various states of India. Bids can be submitted until March 5.
SEG Solar unveils 700 W TOPCon solar modules with 22.53% efficiency
SEG Solar says its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 87.4% of the initial yield.
Qcells, Solarcycle aim to jointly recover 95% of solar panel value
Qcells and Solarcycle have established the first US solar recycling alliance.
India needs INR 30 lakh crore investment during FY 2024-30 to meet its COP Climate Pledges: IREDA CMD
The investment is required in building capacities across solar, hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy sectors, green hydrogen (including electrolyzers), batteries, and transmission.
Gautam Solar supplies 60 MW PV panels for PM KUSUM Scheme
Under PM KUSUM Scheme, farmers can set up solar plants on their barren or uncultivable agriculture land and benefit from selling the electricity generated to the local Discom.
Alpex Solar stock lists at 186% premium to IPO price
Alpex Solar stock listed at INR 329 on NSE Emerge, a 186% premium over the fixed price band of INR 115. The IPO comprised fresh issue of 64.8 lakh equity shares with a face value of INR 10 per share.
Malaysian researchers claim reflectors for PV modules are feasible
The research team tested a PV system prototype with a mirror reflector and found it could be economically feasible “under Malaysian climatic conditions.” Their analysis was based on the cost-effectiveness factor (FCE), which is a parameter that must be considered when designing an enhancer such as a reflector or a cooling technology in PV systems.
