India must ensure climate finance for cleantech startups
A new report looks at the current status of climate finance for cleantech startups in India. It highlights the opportunities and challenges and presents potential solutions to accelerate climate tech finance in the country.
Comparing performance of transparent solar windows to traditional windows
The results of the study by Wells Fargo Foundation and NREL initiative showed that PV-coated windows can appreciably lower the solar heat gain coefficient.
Triton EV to manufacture hydrogen-run two-wheelers and three-wheelers in India
New Jersey-headquartered Triton Electric Vehicle, which plans to make electric cars in India, will also roll out hydrogen-run two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs from its plant in Gujarat.
Portable flexible PV systems for off-grid, residential applications
US startup New Use Energy Solutions has launched a new line of portable PV systems built with a module technology relying on Merlin Solar’s panels. The modules are assembled in the system via a custom vinyl tarp.
Compressed air storage vs. lead-acid batteries
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates have compared the performance of compressed air storage and lead-acid batteries in terms of energy stored per cubic meter, costs, and payback period. They found the former has a considerably lower Capex and a payback time of only two years.
Novel method to turn existing solar parks into agrivoltaic facilities
An international research team has developed a new methodology to increase levels of pollination at ground-mounted solar plants. It involves the development of new vegetated land cover below and around solar parks.
SunEdison brings Arka’s integrated solar roofs to Indian homes
SunEdison has partnered with Silicon Valley based startup Arka Energy to provide the Arka collection of solar roof and gazebo solutions in India. The collection is available in one hundred cities across the nation.
Ola to open battery cell R&D center next month
The electric mobility company will open its battery innovation center (BIC) in Bengaluru next month as it looks to build indigenous cell technology and manufacture Li-ion cells in India at scale.
Study confirms rule of thumb that PV inverters should run without faults for around 15 years
A new study by Bern University of Applied Sciences shows that the performance of most PV inverters and power optimizers remains optimal for up to 15 years. The inverters considered came mainly from the manufacturers Fronius, Sputnik, and SMA and most of the power optimizers examined came from Solaredge.
Israel, USA, UAE to support 300 MW wind-solar-storage project in Gujarat
The United States and Israel have the opportunity to provide clean energy solutions for the 300 MW wind-solar project complemented by a battery energy storage system. United Arab Emirates-based companies will explore participation as knowledge and investment partner.
