VGF incentive cut may raise BESS tariffs by 10%, but impact likely temporary: SBICAPS
A new report by SBICAPS anticipates that the incentive cut under the second phase of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme for standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) could lead to a tariff increase of around 10%. However, it adds, this increase is manageable and could be absorbed in the coming months as capex costs continue to decline.
Tongwei achieves 91.7% bifaciality factor for 722 W TOPCon solar module
The Chinese manufacturer said the result was confirmed by TÜV Rheinland. It was achieved through a sunken pyramid structure that reportedly achieves selective-texture on the non-electrode area of rear-side and a zebra-crossing passivation contact structure that is said to ensure excellent passivation.
Oswal Energies receives first hydrogen electrolyser dispatch from Greenzo Energy for INR 320 crore green hydrogen project
Oswal Energies Ltd has received the first 1 MW electrolyser stack from Greenzo Energy India Ltd, marking the operational launch of its INR 320 crore green hydrogen project.
WorldOne Energies to set up 1 GW solar module factory in Canada
WorldOne Energies has announced plans to establish a 1 GW solar module manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, marking a major step in its global expansion beyond India. The facility will produce TOPCon bifacial modules and cater to the North American market.
Trinasolar targeting ‘high-value’ markets
Yang Bao, Trinasolar’s president of global sales and marketing, recently spoke with pv magazine about the company’s strategy for the solar and energy storage business.
Sinovoltaics tracks 86.5 GW of module output capacity for Southeast Asia
PV module manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia has reached 86.5 GW across 61 active sites, according to Hong Kong-based quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics. The figures come from the company’s latest “Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map” report.
Waaree Solar Americas secures 540 MW PV module order in USA
Waaree Solar Americas, an arm of Waaree Energies, has secured an order to supply 540 MW of solar modules in the United States.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
Wafer producers scramble to stay afloat despite hydropower advantage
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that FOB China wafer prices remained stable this week amid weak demand and low production. It says manufacturers continue to face margin pressure despite seasonal hydropower cost relief and traceability documentation premiums.
Sunkind Energy partners with JA Solar to boost PV cell and module manufacturing in India
Sunkind Energy Ltd has entered into a strategic technical partnership with JA Solar to support its upcoming 2.4 GW solar cell and 4 GW module manufacturing facilities in India.
