NTPC’s 20 MW Gandhar solar project now fully operational
The 20 MW Gandhar solar project in Gujarat is now fully operational, with its second portion of 10 MW commissioned recently.
Global solar additions to hit 310 GW in 2024, says IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a new report that solar will remain the main source of global renewable capacity expansion in 2023, accounting for 286 GW. In 2024, the figure is set to grow to almost 310 GW, driven by lower module prices, greater uptake of distributed PV systems, and a policy push for large-scale deployment.
Effect of wind on solar panel cooling in desert areas
Researchers in Morocco have carried out an experimental investigation which has confirmed that even in hot desert climates, the wind has a positive effect on reducing the PV module temperature, improving the electrical production as well as the conversion efficiency.
Module supply-demand mismatches, higher prices to hit India’s utility-scale solar deployment this year
After a record-breaking 14 GW addition in 2022, India’s annual utility-scale solar deployment will slow down in 2023 due to lower awarded capacity in 2022 and supply-demand mismatch for high-capacity modules, says a new report by The International Energy Agency (IEA).
Tata Power Renewable commissions 110 MW solar project for Kerala State Electricity Board
The 110 MW solar project located in Rajasthan will supply green power to Kerala.
Improving ground-mounted solar power plant performance via orbiting reflectors
Scientists in the United Kingdom have proposed using orbiting solar reflectors to enhance the electricity yield of terrestrial solar power plants. They claim this new technology may be particularly beneficial for improving generation at dusk and dawn, when irradiance is lower.
Oil India seeks consultants for 100 MW of solar, wind power projects
Oil India has sought consultancy services for establishing 100 MW or above solar PV and wind energy power plants in any state in India. Applications can be submitted till June 27.
Tata Group to set up 20 GWh lithium-ion cell plant in Gujarat
Tata Group will set up a 20 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant in Gujarat with an estimated investment of INR 13,000 crore in the first phase.
Terrain-following solar tracker with a pneumatic twist
Sunfolding’s new TopoTrack rows are reportedly 10 times shorter than traditional trackers, and they can provide 20 degrees of variation between trackers, thus improving slope tolerance between rows.
Ecoflow unveils new balcony PV system
US-based Ecoflow has announced the commercialization of a balcony solar device with a portable power station for residential applications.
