Google invests in Taiwanese solar developer New Green Power
Google has made a capital investment in Taiwan-based New Green Power, in a deal that grants the US company the rights to procure up to 300 MW of solar assets.
Schneider Electric inaugurates climate smart villages in Jharkhand
Schneider Electric, in collaboration with non-governmental organization PRADAN, implemented 40 kW and 45 kW solar arrays with Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart power management systems in Sehal and Chatti villages of Jharkhand. This system ensures 100% capacity utilization of the solar panels by diverting power to different loads based on demand, benefitting the 110 families in the two villages.
World’s largest sodium-ion battery goes into operation
The first phase of Datang Group’s 100 MW/200 MWh sodium-ion energy storage project in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, was connected to the grid.
NTPC launches 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid tender
NTPC is accepting bids from developers to supply 1.2 GW hybrid power from wind-solar hybrid power projects located anywhere in India. The projects can be backed with or without energy storage system to ensure the required power supply. Bidding closes on August 7.
Waaree Energies to supply 900 MW of TOPCon bifacial modules for solar plant in Rajasthan
Waaree Energies has secured a contract to supply 900 MW of n-type TOPCon dual-glass bifacial modules for Serentica Renewables’ solar PV project in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
SECI launches 400 MW wind-solar hybrid tender
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to develop 400 MW of wind-solar hybrid power projects on a build-own-operate basis in India. Bidding closes on July 29.
BirdBlocker unveils bird-proofing solutions for rooftop PV at Intersolar
Dutch company offering bird-proofing solution for solar installations expands its range with a trio of launches – with high hopes that its business can take flight on commercial rooftops.
Trina Solar begins mass production of 430-455 W full-black modules
Trina Solar says it has launched mass production of 430 W to 455 W full-black PV modules. The Vertex S+ panels have efficiencies of up to 22.8% and weigh 21 kg, with a 1.6 mm x 1.6 mm dual-glass design.
Delhi’s Hauz Khas gets grid-connected solar-powered EV charging station
The project was conceptualized by National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and Delhi electricity distribution company BSES to demonstrate a model concept for solar net-metering combined with EV fast charging.
Chinese solar cell maker to build 10 GW factory in Oman
Chinese solar cell maker Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology plans to build a 10 GW factory in Oman to produce tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells.
