Saatvik Solar secures INR 302 crore contract to supply PV modules to MAHAGENCO
Saatvik Green Energy will supply 200 MW of its n-type TOPCon 580 Wp modules for projects across various locations in Maharashtra.
Longi introduces 665 W HPBC photovoltaic modules
The Chinese PV manufacturer said its new module series has a power conversion efficiency of up to 24.8% and temperature coefficient is -0.26% per C.
Key takeaways from Renewable Energy India Expo 2024
Solar module manufacturers are quickly ramping up to multi gigawatt-scale capacity to tap the domestic demand. At technology level, TOPCon modules based on 210 rectangular silicon wafer (G12R) cell are taking center stage.
European TOPCon solar module prices inched lower on weaker 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.
Vision Mechatronics launches India’s first high-voltage second-life battery
Vision Mechatronics has partnered with JSW MG Motors India to repurpose retired MG ZS EV batteries for industrial use. The initial deployment of the battery is in a Pune-based facility. It uses six modules from MG ZS EV batteries and is paired with an industrial UPS to deliver 36 kW of power.
Rayzon Solar ramping up module manufacturing capacity to 12 GW by September next year
Rayzon Solar, which currently has 4 GW PV panel manufacturing capacity, will add 3 GW by December and a further 5 GW by September next year to reach a cumulative module capacity of 12 GW per year. The company will also build a 1.2 GW cell line by the end of 2025.
The impact of sodium, moisture on heterojunction PV module performance
Researchers in France have investigated heterojunction solar module reliability in damp heat environment and have found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation.
Kärcher to deepen presence in Indian market with tailored cleaning solutions
Kärcher India, the Indian arm of Germany-based cleaning technology company Kärcher, is eyeing the growing demand from large-scale commercial and industrial solar installations in India and also looking to tailor its solutions for residential rooftop solar installations.
Solis unveils new hybrid and grid-tied PV inverters in India
Solis has introduced its 8kW, 15kW, and 50kW high-power hybrid PV inverters, which offer robust energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial use. It also unveiled its 3kW, 5kW, 150kW, and 350kW grid-tied inverters, tailored for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
The solar industry’s freefall: A price war with no end in sight?
The future of the solar industry hangs in the balance as manufacturers, regulators, and market players grapple with a perfect storm of falling prices, rising costs, and a fiercely competitive global landscape.
