Bifacial CdTe solar cell achieves record power density via film lithography
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and First Solar have used cracked film lithography (CFL) to build a bifacial cadmium telluride solar cell with a power density of 20.3 mW cm−2. They claim the cell has a higher bifacial power density than any polycrystalline absorber currently manufactured at scale.
Rayzon Solar to manufacture TopCon modules in USA
Chirag Nakrani, director of Rayzon Solar, told pv magazine that their 500 MW PV module manufacturing facility in the USA will start production of TopCon modules by June 2024.
Jakson Green’s global order book surpasses 1 GW
The company has won large-scale renewable energy EPC projects in Africa and Middle-East regions. Its India portfolio includes an order to construct the single largest commercial and industrial solar park in Rajasthan.
Neogen signs technology license agreement with Japanese major to manufacture lithium battery electrolytes in India
With this arrangement, Neogen gets access to a proven global technology to manufacture electrolytes at scale for lithium-ion batteries in India.
Rock-based thermal energy storage production moves into gigawatt scale
Israeli company Brenmiller is set to launch a 4 GW to 5 GW production line for its thermal energy storage systems, which use crushed rocks to retain heat that can be released as steam, hot water, or hot air.
Tata Power Delhi discom signs $20.2 million financing deal with ADB
Tata Power will use the secured financing to enhance Delhi’s power distribution through grid enhancements and a battery energy storage system.
NLC launches 200 MW solar EPC tender
The government-owned thermal energy producer has invited bids to install and commission a 200 MW interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar plant anywhere in India. Bidding closes on May 9.
NTPC tenders EPC package for 300 MW solar in Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) is accepting bids to install and commission a 300 MW grid-connected solar PV project at Khavda RE Power Park in Rann of Kutch. Bidding closes on May 26.
Kosol Energie buys 850 MW PV module production line from SC Solar
The Indian solar manufacturer is expanding its annual PV module production capacity to 1.1 GW with the installation of a new 850 MW line from SC Solar. It plans a cumulative PV module capacity of 1.9 GW by the end of the current fiscal with the commissioning of a second 850 MW line.
‘Least-cost’ model for compressed air energy storage
Stanford University researchers have created a model to assess how much compressed air storage capacity might be needed for the deep decarbonization of power systems, while compensating for the variability of wind and solar-based power systems. They applied the model to California’s energy system and found that compressed air could be very competitive on a dollars-per-kilowatt-hour basis.
