Websol to commence first phase of 1.8 GW mono PERC cell line in April
West Bengal-headquartered Websol Energy Systems is setting up 1.8 GW of mono PERC cell manufacturing capacity in two phases. The first phase comprising installation of 600 MW will commence in April.
SnapNrack introduces solar mount that attaches to module before roof
SnapNrack’s TopSpeed solar mount begins installation on the ground, which limits time spent on rooftops.
Wafer, cell prices continue to rise
Wafer prices rose by between 24% and 36% this week, according to new data from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA).
Hitachi Energy opens advanced power system factory in Chennai
The HVDC and power quality product factory will cater to the rising number of high-voltage transmission projects in India and export to support global HVDC installations.
Emmvee gets Fraunhofer ISE on board for solar cell line
India’s Emmvee Group has appointed Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy as the technology partner for its upcoming 1.5 GW PV cell manufacturing facility.
BPCL launches 12 fast EV chargers on Delhi-Jalandhar highway
The DC fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be available at BPCL fuel stations between Delhi and Jalandhar. BPCL plans 200 such fast-charging corridors along national highways by March this year.
New EV battery offers 50% more density than traditional lithium-ion batteries
Ionblox says it will use $32 million of series B funding to support the buildout of a novel silicon anode electric vehicle battery.
IIT-Madras Research Park signs thin-film R&D MoU with First Solar
IIT Madras Research Park and US-based First Solar will cooperate on a range of research and development (R&D) activities including the localization of thin film and other next-generation PV technology supply chains in India, high-volume manufacturing, PV module testing, and high-value recycling.
Kolkata discom tenders 150 MW of wind-solar projects
CESC Ltd has invited proposals from developers to build 150 MW of wind-solar hybrid power projects to meet its renewable purchase obligation targets and a part of its power demand. The projects, to be developed on a build-own-operate basis, can be set up anywhere in India.
Pausing ALMM will hit solar manufacturing investments, say industry bodies
The implementation of the ALMM (The Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) mandate is crucial to protect INR 53,773 crore of investments that India would require over the next 3-4 years to indigenize the domestic solar manufacturing value chain, say manufacturers.
