New study shows reducing number of solar modules per string reduces risk of hotspots
Scientists in Indonesia have investigated early operational defects in a 24.9 MW solar PV system in Sumatra and have identified hotspot formation as the dominant defect. They also detected 282 cases of glass cracking, 350 cases of junction box failures and shading effects linked to module defects.
Vikram Solar expands PV module capacity to 4.5 GW
Vikram Solar has expanded its PV module production capacity to 4.5 GW with the addition of a 1 GW line at Falta facility in West Bengal.
Power ministry mandates energy storage co-location with solar projects
India’s Ministry of Power has mandated that all renewable energy implementing agencies (REIAs) and State utilities must incorporate a minimum of two-hour co-located energy storage systems (ESS), equivalent to 10% of the installed solar project capacity, in future solar tenders.
TrinaTracker establishes 3 GW factory in Saudi Arabia
The facility will manufacture TrinaTracker’s Vanguard series of solar trackers and smart control systems. Commercial operation is set to begin during the first quarter of this year.
Servotech Renewable signs agreement with France-based Watt & Well to make EV charger components in India
The collaboration will initially focus on the development of a 30kW power module for use in the Indian EV charging market.
Fluence launches highly-modular 7.5 MWh AC-based BESS platform
The system features an innovative split design breaking away from the industry standard 20-foot container. It is configurable for storage durations of two to eight hours.
Central Electronics Ltd invites EOI for automated solar PV module manufacturing plant
Central Electronics Ltd (CEL) intends to outsource its automated solar PV module manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of 40 MWp when operated in three shifts.
Advait Energy Transitions receives corporate affairs ministry’s approval to set up transmission tools company
Advait Transmission Tools will focus on the business of assembly, manufacturing and trading of stringing tools for power transmission line business.
Power electronics startup Dynolt secures $1.7 million in seed funding round led by Transition VC
Dynolt plans to use the funds for expanding its footprint in mobility through higher power chargers for fast charging stations. The company also plans to enter new sectors like solar and hydrogen with its solutions for high-frequency inverters and DC-DC converters application.
Credit Fair secures $5 million from BII to fund rooftop solar projects in India
Credit Fair has raised $5 million in debt from from the $75-million Green Basket Bond issued by Symbiotics Investments and subscribed to by British International Investment. It will deploy the amount to fund 2,500 new rooftop solar projects.
