Waaree Energies secures 362.5 MW solar module order with Engie India arm
Waaree Energies will supply 362.5 MW of its 600 Wp Elite BiN-08 n-type TOPCon solar modules.
New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
Vikram Solar expands PV module capacity to 4.5 GW
Vikram Solar has expanded its PV module production capacity to 4.5 GW with the addition of a 1 GW line at Falta facility in West Bengal.
TrinaTracker establishes 3 GW factory in Saudi Arabia
The facility will manufacture TrinaTracker’s Vanguard series of solar trackers and smart control systems. Commercial operation is set to begin during the first quarter of this year.
Servotech Renewable signs agreement with France-based Watt & Well to make EV charger components in India
The collaboration will initially focus on the development of a 30kW power module for use in the Indian EV charging market.
Central Electronics Ltd invites EOI for automated solar PV module manufacturing plant
Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) intends to outsource its automated solar PV module manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 40 MWp when operated in three shifts.
Power electronics startup Dynolt secures $1.7 million in seed funding round led by Transition VC
Dynolt plans to use the funds for expanding its footprint in mobility through higher power chargers for fast charging stations. The company also plans to enter new sectors like solar and hydrogen with its solutions for high-frequency inverters and DC-DC converters application.
Sodium-ion vs. lithium-iron-phosphate batteries
Researchers in Germany have compared the electrical behaviour of sodium-ion batteries with that of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries under varying temperatures and state-of-charges. Their work shows how state-of-charge during cycling significantly affects the efficiency of sodium-ion devices.
Reliance Industries awarded 10 GWh advanced chemistry battery capacity under PLI Scheme
India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries has signed a programme agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Ltd for 10 GWh capacity under the production-linked incentives (PLI) Scheme for advanced chemistry cells.
Reliance Infrastructure to enter solar, battery manufacturing
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) has announced its plans to set up integrated solar equipment and battery manufacturing units. It has appointed Ivan Saha as chief executive officer (CEO) for the renewable manufacturing business, and Mushtaque Hussain as CEO for battery manufacturing.
