Scientists build high temperature-resistant perovskite solar cell with 26% efficiency
LMU researchers have developed a dual molecular reinforcement strategy for perovskite solar cells that strengthens grain boundaries, improving both durability and performance.
LG Electronics India signs 20.8 MWp solar PPAs for manufacturing operations
LGE India has signed long-term solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 20.8 MWp with Hinduja Renewables and Sunsure Energy to supply renewable electricity to its manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida and Pune.
KPI Green commissions 346 MWp solar, 30 MWp wind capacity
KPI Green Energy has commissioned an additional 376 MWp of renewable energy capacity, bringing its operational capacity to 965 MWp out of a total 2.17 GWp independent power producer (IPP) portfolio.
ACME Solar commissions additional 155 MW/470 MWh battery storage projects in Rajasthan
ACME Solar Holdings Ltd (ACME Solar), through its various subsidiaries, has commissioned additional 155 MW/470.25 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Indian state of Rajasthan. With this addition, the company’s total commissioned BESS capacity reaches 297.67 MW/951.74 MWh, out of the total planned BESS capacity of 835 MW/3,114.64 MWh through these special-purpose vehicles.
SolarEdge launches Nexis hybrid inverter and high-voltage battery for residential PV
The Nexis solution combines a flexibly configurable hybrid inverter with a modular high-voltage battery offering up to 14 kW charging capacity per stack. The inverter delivers 8–20 kW AC power, supports up to 200% DC oversizing, and features IP65-rated design with integrated backup power.
Fraunhofer CSP warns some cleaning agents may reduce PV module performance by up to 5.6%
Researchers at the German institute found that some widely used PV cleaning agents can damage anti reflective glass coatings, significantly reducing solar module efficiency. Their tests showed that while some cleaners are safe, others cause visible and permanent coating degradation, highlighting the need for careful selection of cleaning products to avoid long term performance loss.
Uttar Pradesh’s installed solar capacity surges by 1,150% from 400 MW to 5,000 MW in nine years
Uttar Pradesh has now surpassed 5 GW of installed solar capacity, marking an impressive increase of 1,150% from 400 MW in 2017.
Solarium Green secures INR 22.5 crore solar module orders
Ahmedabad-based Solarium Green Energy Ltd has secured purchase orders worth INR 22.5 crore to supply TOPCon bifacial solar modules for multiple projects in India.
Panasonic claims world’s first trial of cybersecurity monitoring for grid-scale BESS
A Japanese joint-pilot will test grid-scale BESS with a range of local and remote attack vectors, with cybersecurity monitoring to watch for indications of anomalies.
Japan’s TDK Corp. to invest INR 4,000 crore in Haryana for battery energy storage unit
TDK Corp., a Japanese multinational electronics company, has proposed an investment of INR 4,000 crore in Haryana to set up a battery energy storage unit. A delegation from the company met Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the proposed investment.
