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.
L&T signs electrolyzer manufacturing agreement with McPhy Energy
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed the agreement to manufacture pressurized alkaline electrolyzers in India under a technology license from France-based McPhy Energy.
Ircon Renewable Power seeks bifacial modules for 600 MW DC solar project in Karnataka
Ircon Renewable Power has tendered the manufacturing and supply of 530 Wp+ mono PERC bifacial modules under the domestic content requirement of a 600 MWp solar PV project at Pavagada.
CSIR working on improving lifetime of electrolyzers
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research’s Hydrogen Technology (H2T) program focuses on improving the lifetime of electrolyzers by developing thermochemically robust membranes and electrolytes, reinforced fluoropolymer membranes, graphite composite bipolar plates, and ceramic interconnects.
Relaxation of ALMM order a near-term positive for solar power developers, says ICRA
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has exempted solar projects to be commissioned till March 31, 2024, from the requirement to source modules from the Approved Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) list. The move provides developers with the flexibility to source modules at the most cost-competitive rates.
Jammu and Kashmir may hold lot more lithium resources than 5.9 million tonnes
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposes further exploration activities to estimate the value of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir.
Gautam Solar supplies 70 MW of solar panels
Gautam Solar has supplied 70 MW of PV panels to solar projects in the states of Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh over a period of four months.
Thermax enters green hydrogen market in partnership with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries
Pune-based Thermax has partnered with Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries to explore opportunities for the joint development of fully integrated green hydrogen projects for commercial and industrial customers in India. They also contemplate collaborating on electrolyzer and subsystem manufacturing facilities to support green energy projects in India.
PV product prices resume downward trend, says TrendForce
TrendForce says polysilicon will be 3.2% cheaper in March than in February. This will lead to lower wafer, cell and module prices and will effectively spur installation demand.
TOPCon shingle solar cell achieves 22.0% efficiency via thermal laser separation
Scientists from Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE and US panel maker Solaria have applied thermal laser separation and post-metallization passivated edge technology to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell production. They have developed shingle PV devices that are more efficient than cells built with conventional laser scribing and mechanical cleaving methods.
