Triple-junction perovskite–perovskite–silicon solar cell achieves record-breaking efficiency of 24.4%
Developed by scientists in Germany, the triple-junction cell is based on a perovskite top cell with an energy bandgap of 1.84 eV, a perovskite middle cell with bandgap of 1.52 eV, and a silicon bottom cell with a bandgap of 1.1 eV. The device achieved an open-circuit voltage of 2.84 V, a short-circuit current of 11.6 mA cm–2, and a fill factor of 74%.
SJVN secures 300 MW solar power usage agreement with Jammu & Kashmir Power Corp. Ltd
SJVN Green Energy Ltd will supply 300 MW of solar power to Jammu & Kashmir Power Corp. Ltd from its under-construction 1 GW PV project in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Jindal Steel & Power commissions 3.25 MWp building-integrated solar roof in India
SG Ornate Solar Solutions built the 3.25 MWp in-roof solar plant above the SSD-5 steel cold forming unit of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) in Angul, Odisha. The plant is spread across an area of 2,00,000 sq.ft.
Gensol Engineering secures 422.5 MWp of solar projects
Gensol Engineering has secured the EPC contracts for a 350 MW DC solar power project in Rajasthan and a 72.5 MW DC PV plant in Maharashtra.
SECI tenders for 900 MW of DCR solar modules using made-in-India cells
Solar manufacturers have until March 12 to bid for domestic manufacturing and supply of solar modules with made-in-India PV cells.
Waaree showcases 420 Wp mono PERC flexible solar module at Intersolar India
Waaree’s FLW series flexible, lightweight solar panels seamlessly integrate into diverse environments. These are ideal for applications where traditional rigid panels may pose challenges.
SECI unveils India’s largest solar-battery storage project
The battery energy storage system (BESS) with an installed capacity of 152.325 MWh has a dispatchable capacity of 100 MW AC (155.02 MW peak DC) solar power with 40 MW/120 MWh BESS. The project is located in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
Socomec releases new modular energy storage system
Socomec says its new modular energy storage system includes a converter and up to six battery cabinets. At maximum capacity, it can store 1,116 kWh.
Solar cell prices hold steady as market weighs feasibility of increasing prices
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.
NTPC declares commercial operation of 70 MW solar plant in Rajasthan
NTPC has declared that NTPC REL’s first solar project at Chhattargarh in Rajasthan has started commercial operation of 70 MW. With this, NTPC Group’s installed capacity has reached 73,958 MW.
