China’s polysilicon imports fell by 23% in 2022, says Bernreuter Research
After an interim high in 2021, polysilicon imports into China fell again in 2022, but the country’s share in global output still came close to 90%, according to a new report by Bernreuter Research.
Pumped hydro key to meeting storage demand
Pumped hydro energy storage can be readily scaled to any required storage capacity at a known and affordable cost.
Husk Power surpasses 200 minigrids across Asia and Africa
The Bihar-based minigrid operator, which serves rural Asia and Africa, expects to double its portfolio to 400 by year-end.
ABB India opens new factory in Nashik
ABB India has doubled its gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) capacity with the launch of a new factory in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Olectra develops hydrogen bus with technology support from Reliance
Olectra, in association with technology partner Reliance, has developed a hydrogen bus that can travel up to 400 km on a single hydrogen fill. It plans to launch these buses within a year commercially.
NTPC tenders 260 MW floating solar, 50 MW ground-mount projects
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, on behalf of its joint venture with DVC, has invited bids to build 260 MW of floating solar and 50 MW of ground-mount PV projects at DVC reservoirs in Tilaiya and Panchet. Bidding closes on March 31.
Inverted perovskite solar cell achieves 23.9% efficiency, high durability
A US-Canadian group of scientists has used Lewis base molecules to improve surface passivation in a perovskite solar cell. The team produced a device with a high open-circuit voltage and remarkable stability levels.
Bangladesh seeking partners to build solar power plants
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is seeking international partners to build three PV plants, with 77.6 MW of capacity in total, in different parts of the country.
NTPC ranked No.1 independent power producer globally by S&P Platts
NTPC currently contributes 24% of the total electricity produced in India. It targets non-fossil fuel-based capacity making up nearly 50% of the company’s portfolio by 2032.
India recorded highest ever annual solar installations in 2022
India installed 13 GW of solar during the Jan.-Dec period in 2022, with large-scale projects accounting for 87% of the addition.
