New solar tree design offers improved module cooling, lower shading losses
Researchers in Hungary have proposed to build photovoltaic trees with a significant distance between the solar panels. The proposed sunflower-shaped design reportedly reduces shading losses between the panels while improving cooling and heat dissipation.
Premier Energies secures 608 MW solar module supply contract with NTPC
Premier Energies has secured an INR 1,700-crore PV module supply contract with NTPC. It will supply 608 MW of bifacial PV modules built with made-in-India cells to NTPC’s Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan.
Govt announces INR 515-crore solar power scheme for electrification of tribal areas
The Scheme targets the electrification of 100,000 un-electrified households in tribal areas by providing off-grid solar solutions free of cost. The solutions will be installed in areas where electricity supply through the grid is not techno-economically feasible.
Meyer Burger unveils black HJT solar panels for balcony applications
Switzerland-based manufacturer Meyer Burger has developed black heterojunction (HJT) solar modules for balconies, featuring 800 W microinverters, smart control units, and mounting systems.
Make PV modules as cheap as possible, but not cheaper
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how reducing glass thickness in PV modules may fracture the solar industry, impacting PV module and PV tracker suppliers, engineering, product and construction companies, and PV plant owners.
Adani Green Energy to invest in pumped storage plants in Tamil Nadu
Adani Green Energy will invest INR 24,500 crore in setting up three pumped storage plants with a cumulative capacity of 4.9 GW in Tamil Nadu.
IndiGrid signs agreement to acquire 300 MW (AC) solar assets from ReNew
IndiGrid has executed the share purchase agreement to acquire ReNew Solar Urja Pvt Ltd from ReNew Solar Power, which operates a 300 MW (AC) solar project in Rajasthan. The acquisition is to be done a total enterprise value of INR 1,650 crore ($199 million) including net working capital and cash.
Sunsure Energy to build 300 MW of solar, 200 MW wind power plants in Tamil Nadu
Sunsure Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to develop 300 MW of solar and 200 MW wind power projects with a cumulative investment of INR 3,150 crore.
JSW Energy to set up 1 GW pumped storage project in Tamil Nadu
JSW Energy will expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with a further investment of INR 12,000 crore in RE projects, including 1 GW of pumped storage and 1 GW of wind power generation.
Ola Electric’s lithium battery gigafab to become operational next month
Bhavish Aggarwal, chief executive officer of Ola Electric, announced their lithium battery cell gigafactory in Tamil Nadu will become operational next month.
