New technique to recover lead in end-of-life solar panels
A research group in the United States has developed a process to recover lead in its metallic form so that it can be reused in the PV industry. The process relies on a leaching solution based on a combination of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which the researchers said leaches the lead ‘in a matter of minutes.’
KPIT testing sodium-ion battery packs in three-wheelers
The sodium-ion battery technology has been designed and developed by KPIT Technologies.
Lightweight solar panel provides solution for rooftop installations
Australian installer UV Solar has rolled out a new frameless solar panel that manufacturer GoodWe says is 60% lighter than conventional PV modules, making it ideal for rooftops that are unable to support traditional PV and racking.
Mitigating supply chain challenges for solar projects
Since July, the solar market has seen a stark drop in module prices. Forecasts indicate a price increase in the coming months. This uncertainty has cast a shadow on the growth of renewable energy assets in India.
Tata Power secures PPAs for 350 MW of solar projects
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd will develop 200 MW and 150 MW solar projects for power supply to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The projects will be located in Maharashtra.
SECI tenders 1.5 GW of renewables with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for 1.5 GW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on September 15.
Heliene plans to manufacture 1 GW solar modules, 1.5 GW solar cells in the U.S.
Canadian-based Heliene plans a new factory in Minnesota that will begin producing modules in 2024 and cells in 2025.
Redarc unveils 150 Ah lithium battery
The Alpha 150 battery, produced in the Netherlands by Australian electronics manufacturer Redarx, has a lifespan of more than 5,000 cycles and a continuous discharge rating of 200 A.
India to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse, says power minister
The nation is also set to emerge as one of the largest solar module manufacturers. It has considerable existing solar manufacturing capacity and is constructing even larger capacities, including polysilicon.
Indian Oil assessing multiple pathways for green hydrogen production
The State-owned oil and gas major is assessing green hydrogen production based on solar electrolysis, biomass gasification, and bio-methanation.
