Module power output distortion on rise
A study by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has revealed a troubling trend. Data shows that modules are increasingly attributed higher power ratings than they actually have. Though the percentages are incremental, it all
adds up.
Solar manufacturing facing substantial pressures, says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) says in its latest report that 2023 was a record-breaking but tumultuous year for solar development. It says the manufacturing industry faces pressure from supply-demand imbalances, with overcapacity causing prices to collapse.
India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance
The seventh session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly has elected India as President and France as co-president for a period of two years from 2024 to 2026.
First Solar warns global solar manufacturers of patent infringement
The U.S. solar panel manufacturer has sent letters to Longi, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar and Canadian Solar saying it believes the companies are infringing on its patents.
ACME Solar IPO to open on Wednesday
Acme Solar Holdings has fixed the price band for its public issue at INR 275 to INR 289 per equity share.
The Hydrogen Stream: NTPC to produce green hydrogen from municipal solid waste, agri-waste using plasma-based oxy gasification technology
The demonstration plant will produce about 1 tonne of green hydrogen per day by gasifying about 25 tonnes of municipal solid waste or agri-waste per day.
India requires $6.5 billion to achieve apparel sector’s 2030 emission reduction target through renewables and energy efficiency
A new report by Apparel Impact Institute and Development Finance International Inc. says India needs $6.5 billion in financing to reduce its textile and apparel industry’s emissions by 45% by 2030 through renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions. While around $2.5 billion is available, there is still a $4 billion financing gap in India.
NTPC, ONGC to form renewable and new energy joint venture company
This joint venture company will venture into various renewable energy and new energy opportunities including solar, wind, energy storage, green molecule, e-mobility, carbon credits, green credits, etc.
Wafer prices drop, inventory levels rebound despite operating rate cuts
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Softbank, Longi develop 665 g/m2 heterojunction solar modules with 22.2% efficiency
Researchers from the two companies have built a lightweight and flexible silicon heterojunction (HJT) PV panel that measures 563 mm x 584 mm and weighs just 218.5 g.
