US researchers develop 108 cm2 perovskite solar module with 19.21% efficiency
The scientists built the panel with perovskite solar cells treated with trifluoromethane sulfonate to combat iodide defects. The mini module reportedly achieved the highest efficiency ever recorded for its size to date, with the result being confirmed by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The Hydrogen Stream: NTPC secures land lease agreement for 1,200-acre green hydrogen hub
NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) hax signed a land lease agreement with Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corp. (APIIC) for the development of an integrated green hydrogen hub on 1,200 acres land in Andhra Pradesh.
Airtouch Solar secures a 48 MW PV project with Vena Energy
Airtouch Solar will supply and install water-free robotic cleaning systems for Vena Energy’s 48 MWp solar plant in India. The robots are scheduled for installation at the site by June.
Pahal Solar ramping up module capacity to 1.8 GW
Gujarat-based Pahal Solar is ramping up its PV module production capacity to 1.8 GW per year from 800 MW at present.
Overhead vs. vertical agrivoltaics
A survey conducted by Dutch researchers has compared the visual impact of overhead and vertical agrivoltaics farms on nearby residents and has found that vertical arrays look less invasive.
O&M strategies to improve efficiency of solar assets
People, equipment, construction and technology best practices can optimize performance.
Nepal seeking consultants for power system expansion, including solar
Nepal is seeking consultants to expand its power system, which includes building more than 200 kilometers of new transmission lines, upgrading existing ones, and constructing solar and solar-wind hybrid energy systems for remote areas. The deadline for expressing interest is Feb. 27, 2024.
PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for Torrent’s solar, pumped storage, green hydrogen projects in Uttar Pradesh
Torrent Group will develop 4.15 GW of pumped storage, a 150 MW solar power plant, and a pilot green hydrogen production facility in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The Hydrogen Stream: ReNew begins work on 1.2 mmtpa green ammonia plant in Odisha
ReNew E-Fuels is developing a green ammonia plant with a production capacity of 1.2 mmtpa (million metric tonnes per annum) in the Indian state of Odisha.
THDC seeks consultant for 1,292 MW solar park in Rajasthan
THDC India Ltd, on behalf of TREDCO Rajasthan Ltd, has invited bids to prepare a detailed project report for the development of a 1,292 MW solar power park in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
