New water circulation tech promises lower PERC solar cell manufacturing costs
A German team developed models to illustrate water-saving potential in PERC silicon solar cell manufacturing based on a circular approach and commercially available technology. In the case of a 5 GW fab, water savings of up to 79% and wastewater discharge reductions up to 84% could be achieved, a “significant” improvement compared to a reference scenario.
SunSource Energy commissions solar power project for CtrlS
SunSource Energy is supplying clean power to the Noida Data Center of CtrlS from its open-access solar power plant in the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh.
Vikram Solar wins 250 MW module supply order from GIPCL
Vikram Solar will manufacture and supply bifacial PV modules for Gujarat Industries Power Co. Ltd’s project at the RE Park in Khavda village in Gujarat.
Declining battery costs to boost adoption of battery energy storage projects: ICRA
Battery prices reached an all-time low in 2023 led by the moderation in raw material prices amid the increase in production across the value chain
India installed 15 GW of solar capacity in FY 2024: CEEW-CEF
India added 18.5 GW of renewable energy generation capacity in FY 2024, comprising 81% (15 GW) from solar (grid-scale and rooftop).
Solar bloodbath: Titans clash in ruthless price war
The ongoing price war between top global suppliers could catalyse more competitive solar panel pricing in the Indian market, potentially leading to an increase in solar adoption at both the commercial and residential levels.
Avaada Energy secures $143 million SBI loan for solar project in Gujarat
Avaada Energy has secured about INR 1,190 crore ($143 million) as a 20-year project loan facility from State Bank of India (SBI). It will use the financing to support the development of its 400 MWp utility-scale solar PV power project in Gujarat.
New model shows how to power homes exclusively with hydrogen, solar, batteries
Researchers in Spain has found that combining PV power generation with fuel cells and battery storage may help homes considerably reduce their levelized cost of energy. Their simulation reportedly demonstrated homes may also become completely self-sufficient.
The Hydrogen Stream: Norway to make world’s biggest hydrogen ships
Norwegian Ship Design Co. has agreed to help build what it claims will be the two largest hydrogen ships in the world, while Norwegian Hydrogen has announced plans to team up with Australia’s Provaris Energy on hydrogen export opportunities.
SJVN launches 1.2 GW solar tender
SJVN is accepting bids to develop 1.2 GW of solar power projects, connected to the interstate transmission system, anywhere in India. Bidding closes on June 17.
