U.S. module manufacturers seek “critical” retroactive tariffs
Led by First Solar and Hanwha Q Cells, U.S. solar module manufacturers have filed allegations with the Commerce Department, citing “critical circumstances” and suggesting increased module imports due to their previous lawsuit filings.
PV systems can now support grid as fossil fuels decline, says IEA-PVPS
A new report by the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaics Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says that existing PV systems have the technical capabilities to provide various frequency-related grid services.
Uttar Pradesh plans solar power plants along Bundelkhand Expressway
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has completed detailed project report for the solar power plants to be installed on the vacant land along the Bundelkhand Expressway.
What to look for in tracker monitoring technology
Software can boost production and mitigate risks
Tokuyama plans polysilicon factory in Vietnam
Japan’s Tokuyama says it will build a new polysilicon manufacturing facility in an industrial park in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Vietnam.
Supply chain innovation vital for product transformation
Real-time data visibility is the most crucial aspect of modern supply chain management. Companies should utilize Internet of Things (IoT) devices, blockchain technology and cloud-based platforms to monitor their global supply chain networks. This gives key details on inventory levels, manufacturing progress, and shipping schedules.
Foxconn mulling battery energy storage unit in India
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), which is working on lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) and solidstate batteries, is exploring production of electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems in India.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister inaugurates Avaada Group’s 70 MW solar project in Banda
Avaada Group is also setting up 2.19 GW of pumped storage projects in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts, along with around 1 GW of solar power projects in Jalaun, Chitrakoot, and Lalitpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of around INR 20,000 crore.
ONGC launches 1 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
ONGC, India’s largest crude oil and natural gas company, is accepting bids to set up 1 GW of co-located wind-solar hybrid power projects (500 MW solar plus 500 MW wind) for its captive consumption. Bidding closes on Oct. 23.
IndiGrid partners BII, Norfund, and Techno Electric to develop transmission projects in India
British International Investment and Norfund will invest in IndiGrid’s three inter-state transmission system projects currently under-construction. These projects are expected to support evacuation of 6 GW of renewable energy in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Techno will co-develop two of these projects.
