MNRE sets CdTe module efficiency requirement for ALMM enlistment
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has established minimum efficiency standards for cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film solar modules to qualify for inclusion on the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).
Waaree Solar Americas appoints Gordon Brinser as COO
Waaree Solar Americas Inc has appointed Gordon Brinser, EnerSys’ former vice president of operations, as its chief operating officer.
Turkey introduces duties on PV module imports from 5 countries
The Turkish government has decided to impose a tariff of $25 per square meter on solar modules imported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Croatia, and Jordan.
Polysilicon prices persist in potential trend downward, governed by unfavorable factors
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, offers bite-sized analysis on solar PV module supply and price trends.
Sterling Generators, Tecnicas Reunidas to jointly develop electrolyzers for green hydrogen production
India’s Sterling Generators and Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas have signed an agreement to jointly develop electrolyzers for green hydrogen production in India.
RCRS Innovations to scale lithium battery manufacturing capacity, launch new product lines
Noida-based RCRS Innovations Ltd, the parent company of lithium-ion battery manufacturer EXEGI, plans giga-scale expansion. It will also launch container-sized energy storage solutions with megawatt-hour level capacities and add TOPCon products to its range of solar panels.
L&T selects PVH trackers for 1 GW of solar project in Saudi Arabia
PV Hardware (PVH) will supply solar trackers for a 1 GW PV project at Ar Rass 2 Solar PV Park in Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed by ACWA Power with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as EPC contractor.
Citizen Solar introduces 590 Wp TOPCon bifacial module with 22.84% efficiency
Gujarat-based Citizen Solar has introduced 16-busbar TOPCon bifacial modules with power ratings of 570 Wp to 590 Wp and efficiencies between 20.07% and 22.84%, respectively.
Sunman unveils 520 W glass-free solar panel with 19.3% efficiency
The new panel has a white backsheet and a temperature coefficient of -0.34/C. It weighs 4.1 kg per m2 and, according to the manufacturer, supports all types of installation methods, including roof adhesive and removal mechanical mounting.
Himadri Speciality Chemical acquires 40% stake in Invati Creations
Himadri Speciality Chemical has acquired 40% stake in Invati Creations, a company focused on engineering Lithium-ion electrode materials. The acquisition was done for a consideration of INR 45.16 crore.
