Honeywell debuts new technologies across EV battery ecosystem
Honeywell is integrating ultrasound scanning-based comprehensive battery cell testing in its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (MXP) software solution, enabling high-quality battery production by giga-factories. Also, it is launching new safety sensors that detect thermal runaway signs in EV batteries before a potential fire.
India needs mindset change towards sustainability for systemic transformation
Considering India’s energy demand doubled between 2000 and 2020 and is set for a tremendous surge to the tune of 73 exajoules (EJ) by 2050, we really have to focus on achieving sustainable energy security for decades to come. This systemic transformation won’t come merely with government directives or policy measures but would warrant a mindset change towards sustainability.
PV system sizing for 100% self-consumption
A group of researchers has proposed a new method for the sizing of PV systems that do not rely on an anti-dump system and operate without the possibility of injecting power into the grid. The novel approach requires an estimate of the annual hourly profile and the minimum power demanded, as well as the use of an irradiance meter and an electrical network analyzer.
New research shows vulnerability of TOPCon solar cells to contact corrosion
Researchers at the University of New South Wales claim to have identified new TOPCon contact degradation mechanisms that are significantly influenced by the combination of ions and aluminum-silver paste compositions. The primary degradation mechanism was a significant increase in series resistance.
Avaada Group lays foundation stone for ingot-to-PV module, battery factory in Nagpur
Avaada will set up a wafer-to-module project to support the company’s existing PV module plant in Dadri. The factory will also manufacture next-generation batteries and electrolyzers.
GenX PV to enter aluminium frame manufacturing, scale junction box capacity to 50 GW
GenX PV India has announced plans to establish a fully integrated aluminium frame manufacturing facility in Raipur by early next year. It is also ramping up junction box manufacturing capacity from 20 GW to 50 GW by FY 2025.
Goldi Solar to start PV cell production from mid-2025
Goldi Solar is entering PV cell production with the setting up of 4 GW per year manufacturing capacity. The company is also ramping up its module capacity to 14 GW by Dec. 2025, from 3 GW at present.
The Hydrogen Stream: Adani begins green hydrogen blending in PNG supply in Ahmedabad
Adani Total Gas has started green hydrogen blending at 2.2-2.3% by volume in piped natural gas (PNG) supplies to Adani Shantigram township in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Solar wafer prices steady amid improving supply-demand balance
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.
Grew Energy to supply 180+ MW of PV modules to Aditya Green
Grew will supply its mono PERC p-type modules to Aditya Green Energy for solar projects to be set up under PM KUSUM Scheme.
