All-perovskite tandem solar cell based on tin-lead perovskite achieves 28.8% efficiency
Conceived by Chinese scientists, the cell was built with new surface reconstruction strategy based on the use of 1,4-butanediamine (BDA) and ethylenediammonium diiodide (EDAI2) as surface modifiers. The device was able to retain 79.7% of its initial efficiency after 550 h.
The Hydrogen Stream: Adani, Advait, Waaree secure capacity in SECI’s second electrolyzer tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has allocated 1.5 GW of capacity to eleven companies in its second electrolyzer manufacturing tender.
New coating prevents plant growth on underwater solar cells
The US Navy has funded Danish research on preventing biofouling while maintaining visible light transmission on underwater solar cells. The top solution uses ultra-low concentrations of nano-sized, seawater-soluble pigments. Power generation stayed close to 100% after 13 weeks underwater.
AM Green brings million-ton green ammonia project to FID
AM Green Ammonia has reached final investment decision (FID) on its first million-ton green ammonia project in Andhra Pradesh. Majority of production from the plant will be exported to Europe.
Sembcorp lays foundation stone for green ammonia plant in Tamil Nadu
Singapore-headquartered Sembcorp has started construction work for its green ammonia plant that will initially produce 200,000 metric tonnes per annum of green ammonia for export to Japan.
ABB surpasses 10GW milestone in delivering automation solutions for renewable energy plant in India
ABB’s programmable logic controller-based automation solutions are now catering to more than 10 GW of renewable energy plants, including solar, wind and battery energy storage systems.
The Hydrogen Stream: SECI invites proposals to develop green hydrogen hub infrastructure
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has invited proposals to develop the core infrastructure required for setting up of green hydrogen hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Bidding closes on Oct.7.
Genus Power wins advanced metering infra orders worth INR 3,608.52 crore
With these additions, Genus Power Infrastructures’ total order book, including all special purpose vehicles and the GIC Platform, stands at about INR 28,000 crore (net of taxes).
Solar PV flooring for residential, commercial use
Turkey-based Ankara Solar Energy launched its own brand of walkable PV flooring for residential and commercial projects. Its 30 W and 120 W square panels with anti-slip glass front covers are sold with a supportive pedestal system, and are now available for the European and U.S. markets.
IndiGrid partners BII, Norfund, and Techno Electric to develop transmission projects in India
British International Investment and Norfund will invest in IndiGrid’s three inter-state transmission system projects currently under-construction. These projects are expected to support evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Techno will co-develop two of these projects.
