Advancing circular economy in photovoltaics: The Hot Knife PV module recycling method
Recycling is of significant importance in a circular economy, yet some challenges have to be faced when recycling PV modules. The novel Hot Knife method to separate the crystalline silicon photovoltaic module front glass from the backsheet contributes only a few permill to the life cycle related potential environmental impacts of PV electricity.
AmpIn Energy solar plant starts power supply to JK Cement
AmpIn Energy Transition has started supplying power from its 30 MWp solar plant in Mishrikh, Uttar Pradesh. JK Cement is the offtaker for 10 MWp of the power produced by the plant.
Solar-powered islands? The story of Diu and T’au
The solar-powered islands of Diu and T’au have set an example for other such land masses to meet their power requirements through green energy.
SJVN’s 1 GW Bikaner solar project to become operational by September next year
The state-run hydropower producer is developing a 1 GW solar project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The total project outlay is around INR 5,500 crore ($661.61 million).
Acen plans 1 GW of floating solar in Philippines
Acen, a unit of Ayala Group, says it plans to develop 1 GW of floating solar on the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines.
Masdar wins Dubai’s tender for 1.8 GW solar farm
Masdar submitted the lowest bid of $0.0162154/kWh in the procurement exercise. The total capacity of the solar energy projects commissioned at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has reached 2,427MW.
SECI tenders 800 MW of renewables storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has launched a tender to select developers for 800 MW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on Sept. 29.
First Solar explores potential of quantum-dot solar modules
In a joint development effort with UbiQD, thin-film solar manufacturer, First Solar, is exploring the potential use of quantum dots in enhancing solar photovoltaics.
Growth and challenges in EV infrastructure:
The lack of standardized charging systems can create complications for EV owners. Different EV models may require specific charging systems, and a universal standard is crucial to ensure compatibility and ease of use.
Combining PV with pumped hydro storage in open-cast coal mines
Indian scientists have suggested building pumped-hydro storage systems connected to solar plants using mines as the lower reservoir and nearby rivers as the upper reservoir. They claim that the proposed combination may reach a levelized cost of energy of $0.2693/kWh.
