Survey shows 34.3% failure rate for residential inverters over 15 years
The Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland has published the initial results of a survey on the durability and performance of residential PV inverters and power optimizers over a 15-year period. They found that more than 65% of the inverters did not present yield-relevant faults by their 15th year of operation.
Amplus Solar signs 56 MWp open-access PPA with JK Lakshmi Cement
Gurugram-headquartered Amplus Solar has signed the agreement to supply 56 MWp of PV power for JK Lakshmi Cement’s facility in Durg, Chhattisgarh.
ABB India achieves 82% reduction in own GHG emissions across all manufacturing locations
Five ABB locations across India (Nelamangala, Peenya, Maneja, Nashik, and Faridabad) are certified as ‘Green Factory Buildings’ by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
EIB to support green hydrogen in India with EUR 1 billion loan
European Investment Bank (EIB) has joined the India Hydrogen Alliance and agreed to increase support for large-scale green hydrogen hubs and projects across India with indicative funding of EUR 1 billion.
Sodium aluminum battery for renewables storage
US researchers have designed a molten salt that could potentially reach an energy density of up to 100 Wh/kg at a cost of $7.02/ kWh. The battery uses an aluminum cathode that charges quickly and reportedly enables longer-duration discharge.
Dutch startup unveils controller to store excess PV power in hot water
Solyx Energy has developed a device to maximize solar self-consumption in residential homes. The sensor measures how much solar power can be fed back into the grid at different times, while a controller redirects that excess energy into an electric water heater.
Adani Green Energy Q3 profit soars 110% YoY
Adani Green Energy Ltd, the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani Group, reported a consolidated net profit of INR 103 crore in the three months ended Dec. 31, 2022.
Prime Minister flags off OIL’s hydrogen bus at India Energy Week
Oil India Ltd (OIL) indigenously developed this hydrogen fuel cell-based bus under its Startup incubation program SNEH. The bus is powered by a 60 kW PEM fuel cell.
SJVN to build 700 MW solar plant in Uttar Pradesh
State-owned hydropower producer SJVN has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh government to set up a 700 MW solar plant in Kanpur. The project cost is estimated at INR 3,500 crore ($423.4 million).
AC vs. DC in residential buildings equipped with solar-plus-storage
Scientists in Sweden have compared AC and DC topologies in PV-powered buildings using battery storage. They have found that DC distribution systems can achieve energy savings when they are combined with solar-plus-storage systems.
