Enphase launches IQ8 microinverters for high-power solar modules in India
Enphase microinverters IQ8HC and IQ8P feature a peak power output of 384 W and 480 W, respectively, and seamlessly pair with solar modules up to 670 W DC.
Tata Power Renewable Energy signs 12.5 MW solar power delivery agreement with Endurance Technologies
Tata Power Renewable Energy will develop a 12.5 MW (AC) solar power plant for consumption by auto-component manufacturer Endurance Technologies.
Combination of half-cut, bifacial solar cell designs may contribute to hotspot formation
Scientists in Spain tested PV modules under partial shading conditions, aiming to better understand the formation of performance-damaging hotspots. The study reveals a potential issue particularly affecting half-cell and bifacial modules, which may cause accelerated performance loss and is not covered by current testing/certification standards.
Avaada secures $1.8 billion REC finance for green ammonia project
Avaada has signed a memorandum of understanding with REC Ltd for $1.8 billion green ammonia project financing.
SECI launches 1 GW solar tender
The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) is accepting bids to develop 1 GW of interstate transmission grid-connected solar projects in India. Bids can be submitted until Nov. 20.
Solar panel waste is not a significant problem
Solar panel waste will not be a problem because there is so little of it. However, there is a short-term problem in some places because panel deployment is growing fast and recycling is playing catch up.
REC commits over $3.7 billion for Acme, Avaada green hydrogen projects in Odisha
REC Ltd will provide debt funding totaling INR 31,000 crore (over $3.7 billion) to support two green hydrogen projects in Odisha. This includes INR 16,000 crore to Acme Group and INR 15,000 crore to Avaada.
Arctech surpasses 6.2 GW of solar tracker installation in India
Arctech manufactures solar trackers in India through its joint venture Jash Energy, which has an annual manufacturing capacity of 3 GW.
The Hydrogen Stream: Japan backs hydrogen in aviation
The Japanese government has confirmed to pv magazine that it is launching a new support scheme for hydrogen in aviation, while Japanese investors continue to actively pursue participation in a green ammonia project in South Africa.
Residential battery inventories soaring in Europe, says S&P Global
European warehouses are reporting extremely high inventory levels for residential energy storage systems, with aggressive prices expected, as distributors need to start clearing their stocks, according to S&P Global.
