Trina Solar’s latest n-type modules receive BIS certification
Trina Solar announced that its latest n-type solar modules, Vertex N NEG21C.20 and Vertex N NEG19RC.20 have received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. These modules are being exhibited at the Renewable Energy India (REI) tradeshow in Greater Noida.
Nextracker contracts for 10 GW of annual manufacturing capacity in India
The US-based solar tracker specialist, which manufactures in India in collaboration with local partners, has achieved 10 GW per annum of manufacturing capacity in India. The company has over 5 GW of systems under fulfilment or operational.
Waaree unveils 715 W dual-glass HJT solar modules at REI 2023
India’s Waaree has introduced dual-glass bifacial modules based on n-type heterojunction (HJT) M12 solar cells. The modules are available in power ratings ranging from 685 W to 715 W with an efficiency of up to 22.88%.
NIIFL launches $600 million bilateral India-Japan Fund
The India-Japan Fund will actively invest in India’s environmental preservation sector, including renewable energy and e-mobility businesses.
REI 2023: Jakson unveils bifacial solar panels based on TOPCon technology
Indian manufacturer Jakson has exhibited its 590 Wp TOPCon bifacial solar panels with a power conversion efficiency of 22.86% at Renewable Energy India Expo 2023.
India needs 36% YoY increase in annual solar capacity additions to reach FY 2027 target of 186 GW
India needs to ramp up its annual solar capacity additions by 36% year-on-year to reach an installed PV base of 185.6 GW by FY 2027, targeted under 14th National Electricity Plan. The nation installed 66.7 GW of PV capacity as of March 31, 2023, with 12.9 GW added in FY 2023.
TP Solar places $22.6 million equipment order with RoboTechnik
Tata Power’s step-down arm TP Solar, which is setting up a 4.3 GW PV cell and module fab in Tamil Nadu, has placed an industrial automation equipment order with RoboTechnik.
Solar wafer prices fall for first time in 3 months
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.
Amara Raja Batteries is now Amara Raja Energy & Mobility
Amara Raja Batteries has changed its name to Amara Raja Energy & Mobility as it directs its focus to becoming a comprehensive solutions provider in the energy and mobility space.
Sterling and Wilson wins 300 MW solar EPC project from NTPC
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd has secured its third solar EPC contract from NTPC REL in Khavda RE Power Park of Gujarat. The contract price, including three-year operation and maintenance, would be INR 1,535 crore (around $185 million).
