Make PV modules as cheap as possible, but not cheaper
In a new monthly column for pv magazine, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how reducing glass thickness in PV modules may fracture the solar industry, impacting PV module and PV tracker suppliers, engineering, product and construction companies, and PV plant owners.
Adani Green Energy to invest in pumped storage plants in Tamil Nadu
Adani Green Energy will invest INR 24,500 crore in setting up three pumped storage plants with a cumulative capacity of 4.9 GW in Tamil Nadu.
IndiGrid signs agreement to acquire 300 MW (AC) solar assets from ReNew
IndiGrid has executed the share purchase agreement to acquire ReNew Solar Urja Pvt Ltd from ReNew Solar Power, which operates a 300 MW (AC) solar project in Rajasthan. The acquisition is to be done a total enterprise value of INR 1,650 crore ($199 million) including net working capital and cash.
Sunsure Energy to build 300 MW of solar, 200 MW wind power plants in Tamil Nadu
Sunsure Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to develop 300 MW of solar and 200 MW wind power projects with a cumulative investment of INR 3,150 crore.
JSW Energy to set up 1 GW pumped storage project in Tamil Nadu
JSW Energy will expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with a further investment of INR 12,000 crore in RE projects, including 1 GW of pumped storage and 1 GW of wind power generation.
Ola Electric’s lithium battery gigafab to become operational next month
Bhavish Aggarwal, chief executive officer of Ola Electric, announced their lithium battery cell gigafactory in Tamil Nadu will become operational next month.
China solar cell prices decline on sluggish downstream demand
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
JinkoSolar to give TOPCon patents to rivals in exchange for licensing fees
JinkoSolar is offering its n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents to competitors to encourage technological development and prevent legal conflicts.
NTPC wraps up 1.5 GW solar tender with $0.031/kWh tariff
Solarpack (Anboto Solar), Apraava Energy, Avaada and ReNew have emerged winners in NTPC’s 1.5 GW solar PV auction.
Emmvee to supply 300 MWp of solar modules to KPI Green Energy
Emmvee Photovoltaic will supply 300 MWp of bifacial mono PERC panels for KPI Green Energy’s solar park in the Khavda village of Gujarat.
