Maximizing photovoltaic system performance: Insights on partial shading and power electronics
Optimizing PV systems in partial shading conditions presents a multifaceted challenge, demanding a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between power electronics and PV technology. Shading scenarios exert a significant influence on system performance, with practical insights tailored to various shading conditions, offering guidance for stakeholders in PV planning. Collaborative efforts within the PV industry are directed at enhancing planning tools, seeking to streamline and improve the accuracy of PV system designs, and ultimately contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
India’s solar installations surpass 72 GW
India has installed an overall 72,018 MW of solar capacity as of Oct. 31, 2023. Grid-connected solar rooftops account for 15.38% of the cumulative installations.
Air Liquide, Siemens Energy inaugurate their gigawatt electrolyzer factory
Air Liquide and Siemens Energy have inaugurated their gigawatt electrolyzer factory in Berlin, while Air Products says it is cementing its collaboration with Chengzhi in China.
Researchers shed light on mysterious, higher energy yields in vertical PV systems
Scientists in the Netherlands have sought to understand the reason for unexpected gains in vertical PV systems and found that these installations have a much higher heat transfer coefficient than their horizontally deployed counterparts.
Solar wafer prices could bottom out soon with new record lows
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.
Genus Power’s order book exceeds INR 19,000 crore
The company expects a steady and significant increase in order volumes in the upcoming months of the fiscal year 2024 as numerous state electricity boards have commenced the bidding process to procure smart meters.
Quasi-solid-state magnesium-ion battery achieves energy density of 264 Wh/kg
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have developed a quasi-solid-state magnesium-ion battery with a voltage plateau at 2.4 V and an energy density of 264 Wh/kg. It surpasses the performance of current magnesium-ion batteries and almost matches the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
PVEL upgrades solar module qualification testing
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) says it has added new solar module qualification tests and fresh insights to improve intelligent module procurement strategies.
SJVN wraps up 1.5 GW renewables, storage tender with $0.053/kWh tariff
Seven developers secured a cumulative 1.184 GW in SJVN auction for the supply of 1.5 GW of firm and dispatchable power. The winning developers will build renewable power projects supplemented with energy storage system to ensure the power supply.
India Ratings maintains stable outlook for solar projects in FY 2024
The significant fall in solar module prices over the last six months is positive for under-construction projects.
