US-based SEG Solar launches cell production in Indonesia
SEG Solar, a US-based PV module manufacturer, has commissioned a solar cell factory in Indonesia and produced its first n-type cell at the facility.
Adani Group deploys India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics
Adani Enterprises, part of Adani Group, has launched India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur district.
Acme Solar commissions 52.5 MW of 300 MW Sikar project in Rajasthan
Acme Solar has switched on first-phase 52.5 MW of its 300 MW Sikar PV project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Reliance Power wins 350 MW solar with 175 MW/700 MWh battery storage in SJVN auction
The latest win positions Reliance Power as India’s largest integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) player with a pipeline of 2.5 GWp solar and more than 2.5 GWh of BESS.
Solar cell prices decline, production regions continue to diversify
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.
Advait Energy Transitions secures 180 MW/360 MWh BESS EPC project in Gujarat
Advait Energy Transitions Ltd has received an order from Gujarat BESS Pvt Ltd to set up a 180 MW/360 MWh (AC side) battery energy storage system (BESS) project on an EPC basis.
IH2A proposes hydrogen purchase obligations for refinery, ammonia plants
The India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) has proposed that the government consider introducing a 10% hydrogen purchase obligation (HPO) for existing refineries and ammonia plants, and a 100% HPO for new plants by 2030.
Husk launches residential rooftop solar service ‘BEEM’
Husk Power Systems has launched a dedicated residential rooftop solar service called BEEM, aimed at making the transition to solar energy simple, fast, and affordable for homeowners across India. The service offers a one-stop solution for residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
CIL, AM Green enter 4.5 GW renewable power pact
Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop 2.5–3 GW of solar power capacity and 1.5–2 GW of wind power to supply renewable energy to AM Green’s upcoming green ammonia production facilities.
Silver-lean screen-printing can reduce silver use in TOPCon solar cells by 40%
An international research team has developed a metallization technique for TOPCon solar cells that can reportedly reduce silver usage in the devices’ rear side by 85%. The scientists replaced the commonly used Ag fingers with intermittent Ag dashes for contact formation and Ag-free fingers and busbars for electrical conduction.
