New research shows laser-assisted firing improves TOPCon solar cell reliability
Chinese manufacturer Jolywood is currently applying a laser-assisted firing process in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing that can reportedly increase contact quality and corrosion resistance, while also reducing production costs. Scientists at the University of South Wales have investigated the impact of this production process on the quality of TOPCon cells and have found it “significantly” improve their reliability.
India extends deadline for submission of R&D proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India, has extended the deadline for submission of R&D proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission, to April 27, 2024.
ReNew crosses 10 GW of gross renewable energy assets
ReNew surpassed a cumulative installed renewables capacity of 10 GW as on March 31, 2024. Out of this, the company added 1.94 GW of RE assets (1,174 MW of solar and 768 MW of wind energy) in FY 2023-24.
The Hydrogen Stream: MAN Truck to deliver 200 hydrogen vehicles by 2025
MAN Truck & Bus says it will deliver 200 hydrogen vehicles to customers in Europe and some non-European countries by as early as 2025, while Provaris has revealed plans to develop a gaseous hydrogen import facility in Rotterdam.
The role of hydrogen in 2024’s energy landscape
With its versatility and potential for decarbonization, hydrogen is scripting a new chapter in the narrative of clean energy.
Juniper Green Energy switches on 105 MW of solar in Maharashtra
Juniper Green Energy commissioned the 105 MW solar power project in a record time, almost nine months ahead of the scheduled date. The project benefits from a 25-year power purchase agreement with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL).
Gensol Engineering hits INR 1,783 crore order book
The order book comprises solar EPC projects (including Scorpius Trackers) worth INR 1,448 crore and EV Leasing solutions worth INR 335 crore.
Hartek wins 300 MW solar EPC contract in Rajasthan
Hartek has secured the contract to set up a 300 MW ground-mount solar PV power plant spread across 1,209 acres in Rajasthan.
Finland to host 90 GWh thermal energy storage system
Vantaa Energy plans to construct a 90 GWh thermal energy storage facility in underground caverns in Vantaa, near Helsinki. It says it will be the world’s largest seasonal energy storage site by all standards upon completion in 2028.
China’s Seraphim begins work on 10 GW module factory
Seraphim says it will build a new 10 GW solar panel factory in two phases in Guangzhou, with an investment of CNY 6 billion ($829.6 million), while JA Solar has announced plans to construct a 5 GW panel factory in Inner Mongolia.
