Advait Infratech sets up green hydrogen subsidiary in Norway
Advait Infratech’s wholly owned subsidiary, Advait Energy Holding AS, will engage in strategic collaboration and investments, services, marketing, manufacturing and exchanging technical know-how in the space of the green hydrogen ecosystem.
TrendForce says 210 mm module shipments surpassed 260 GW in Q1 globally
Cumulative shipments of 210 mm PV modules surpassed 260 GW in the first quarter of this year, according to Taiwan-based TrendForce. The analysts said that seven of the top 10 module makers now make 210 mm n-type modules, with Trina Solar, Risen Energy, Tongwei and Huasun all now mass producing panels above 700 W. “It is […]
KAUST builds perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with 31.5% efficiency
The Saudi research institute said its new four-terminal tandem device has achieved the highest efficiency ever reported for perovskite-based 4-T and triple-junction tandem solar cells to date. The key feature of the cell is the hole transport layer of the top perovskite cell, which was engineered with self-assembled monolayers.
Wafer prices stable-to-soft on weak demand
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.
VDMA expects copper metallization to take off in next 2 years
At SNEC 2024 in Shanghai, pv magazine spoke with Puzant Baliozian, lead consultant of sector group photovoltaic equipment for Germany’s Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA). He says tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology will dominate the solar market in the next 10 years and expects module manufacturers will compete to develop more creative product designs. He also believes that copper metallization will gain market share in heterojunction (HJT) module production in the next years. “In the upcoming decade, we will have less than mg/W of silver being used for both TOPCon and HJT technologies,” he stated.
Solar industry grapples with oversupply and uncertainty
The solar industry stands at a critical juncture. Oversupply, regulatory hurdles, and technological advancements are all reshaping the landscape. Manufacturers must adapt swiftly, balancing production with demand while navigating the complexities of global trade.
Chemitek offers metal oxides removal agent for PV panels
The Portugal-based company has developed a metal oxides removal agent product for PV installations located near foundries, steelworks and metal ore mines.
South Africa imposes 10% import tariff on solar panels
The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) has imposed a 10% import tariff on solar panels to protect local manufacturers, attract investment, and deepen the value chain. The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has questioned the lack of formal industry engagement, calling the timing “not ideal.”
ICRA upgrades Tata Power to AA+ with Stable outlook
The ratings upgrade takes into account Tata Power’s healthy operating and financial performance driven by the diversified business profile, superior operating efficiencies, and long-term offtake agreements for the generating portfolio.
The Hydrogen Stream: India issues guidelines for funding of testing facilities under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
The funding scheme, with a total budgetary outlay of INR 200 crore till FY 2025-26, will support the development of robust quality and performance testing facilities to ensure quality, sustainability, and safety in green hydrogen production and trade.
