Tata Power Renewable switches on 431 MW DC solar in Madhya Pradesh
Tata Power Renewable’s 431 MW DC solar project at Neemuch features a combination of single-axis solar trackers and 560 Wp and 565 Wp bifacial glass-to-glass modules.
Italy allocates 1.5 GW in agrivoltaics tender
The Italian authorities have chosen 540 projects, totaling 1.5 GW, in the nation’s first agrivoltaics tender.
US sets antidumping duties for Southeast Asian solar cells
US trade officials have announced preliminary affirmative determinations for antidumping duties on crystalline solar cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tariffs range from 21.31% to 271.28% depending on the company and country.
Waaree Energies secures supply orders for 524 MWp of solar modules
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured domestic orders to supply a cumulative 524 MWp of n-type TOPCon bifacial solar modules.
Indian scientists develop 40%-efficient dye sensitized solar cell for indoor applications
An India-based research team has boosted the power conversion efficiency and stability of indoor dye-sensitized solar cells based on co-sensitized organic dyes. The best indoor PV devices achieved 40% efficiency under 4000 lux fluorescent lighting and 10.40% under standard AM 1.5G one sun illumination.
Gujarat tops in residential rooftop solar installations under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Gujarat accounts for 46% (281,769) of the overall 616,019 residential rooftop solar installations done as of Nov. 21, 2024 under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy secures 396 MW DC solar project in Rajasthan
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has received the letter of award for supply, installation and commissioning of a 396 MW DC solar project in Rajasthan. The project has been awarded by a private-sector power producer.
GUVNL allocates 500 MW/1,000 MWh battery storage with VGF at INR 2.26 lakh/MW/month
HG Infra Engineering (250 MW), Bhilwara Energy (100 MW), Kintech Synergy (100 MW), and Advait Infratech (50 MW) have emerged winners in Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd’s Phase-IV standalone battery energy storage (BESS) tender for 500 MW/1,000 MWh capacity.
Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The latest list sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintain the top three positions and Kyocera entering the top ten, up from thirteenths spot.
Agrivoltaics can increase grape yield by up to 60%
French agrivoltaics company Sun’Agri says that two of its facilities increased grape yields by 20% to 60% in 2024, compared to areas without solar panels. The PV modules helped regulate temperature fluctuations, reducing summer heat peaks and winter temperature declines.
