Solar myths and misconceptions put to sword
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society debunks old and new urban legends about solar energy.
Sunbolt introduces pre-assembled solar ‘backyarder’ kit
The kit includes two 50 W solar panels, a 400 W inverter, and two batteries and powers devices directly with 120V GFCI ports and USB ports.
Global average solar LCOE stood at $0.043/kWh in 2024, says IRENA
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s latest report finds little change in the global average levelized cost of electricity for utility-scale solar plants year-on-year, while the global average total installed cost of utility-scale solar projects fell by 11%.
Just 3% of India’s 2032 wind and solar target can power its entire EV fleet: Ember
Reliably meeting EV charging requirements from renewables requires demand-shifting mechanisms like time-of-day tariffs in conjunction with infrastructure improvements.
India’s auto industry can cut emissions by 87% through green electricity, low-carbon steel: CEEW
India’s automobile industry can cut its manufacturing emissions by up to 87% by 2050 with a shift to 100% renewable energy, green steel, and partnerships with suppliers to cut emissions, finds a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Vena Energy signs India’s first load-following renewable power purchase agreement with SECI
Vena Energy has signed a load-following 100 MW renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Combined indoor, outdoor testing shows sensitivity to moisture in TOPCon PV modules
Researchers at the Fraunhofer ISE have combined indoor and outdoor testing to understand and quantify degradation processes in TOPCon solar panels. The novel methodology is intended to provide data for validating and improving stress laboratory protocols.
Agrivoltaic shading, full-sun fields gives farmers the power to pivot
Research conducted at the oldest agrivoltaic research site in the United States found year-to-year weather variability impacts agrivoltaic crop production, emphasizing the importance in conducting studies across multiple years.
Exide Industries infuses INR 100 crore into lithium battery arm
Exide Industries Ltd has invested an additional INR 100 crore in its lithium-ion battery arm, Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (EESL), through equity subscription.
Wireless electric vehicle charging tests improve efficiency by 88%
Scientists in India have simulated and tested a prototype wireless charging system for electric vehicles, with a three-port DC–DC converter at its core and have found it achieved an improved efficiency of 88%.
