NHPC tenders 2.4 GW of solar projects
NHPC Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for setting up 1.2 GW of grid-connected solar PV projects and additional capacity up to 1.2 GW under ‘Greenshoe Option.’ Bidding closes on Nov. 4.
Rayzon Solar ramping up module manufacturing capacity to 12 GW by September next year
Rayzon Solar, which currently has 4 GW PV panel manufacturing capacity, will add 3 GW by December and a further 5 GW by September next year to reach a cumulative module capacity of 12 GW per year. The company will also build a 1.2 GW cell line by the end of 2025.
Solartive hits one lakh solar pumps milestone
The solar pump manufacturer’s annual turnover jumped to INR 181 crore in FY 2024, from INR 87 crore in FY 2023.
Energy storage is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro energy storage sites around the world with extraordinarily low capital cost. When coupled with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and rapid response. Storage is a solved problem.
The impact of sodium, moisture on heterojunction PV module performance
Researchers in France have investigated heterojunction solar module reliability in damp heat environment and have found that sodium ions are the main source of degradation.
Kärcher to deepen presence in Indian market with tailored cleaning solutions
Kärcher India, the Indian arm of Germany-based cleaning technology company Kärcher, is eyeing the growing demand from large-scale commercial and industrial solar installations in India and also looking to tailor its solutions for residential rooftop solar installations.
SJVN allocates 1.2 GW of renewables-plus-storage capacity at average price of $0.051/kWh
The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage system to supply firm and dispatchable renewable energy.
TruBoard Partners launches Cloud-based platform for end-to-end renewable energy asset management
TruGreen’s integrated approach encompasses all aspects of remote asset management from monitoring and analytics to finance and compliance, empowering renewable energy providers to make informed decisions that maximise yield while minimising costs.
Solis unveils new hybrid and grid-tied PV inverters in India
Solis has introduced its 8kW, 15kW, and 50kW high-power hybrid PV inverters, which offer robust energy storage solutions for both residential and commercial use. It also unveiled its 3kW, 5kW, 150kW, and 350kW grid-tied inverters, tailored for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications.
The solar industry’s freefall: A price war with no end in sight?
The future of the solar industry hangs in the balance as manufacturers, regulators, and market players grapple with a perfect storm of falling prices, rising costs, and a fiercely competitive global landscape.
