Solar manufacturing PLI results: module supply to remain constrained
Almost 50% of the PLI bid capacity has come from project developers, who, alarmed by market disruption over last two years and stiff import barriers, are seeking mainly to meet their captive demand.
Avaada Group appoints CEO for renewables arm
Avaada Group has promoted Kishor Nair to the chief executive officer for its renewable arm Avaada Energy.
Vikram Solar R&D lab receives NABL accreditation
The West Bengal-based solar manufacturing and EPC solutions company said its lab is now accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories to test high-efficiency PV panels.
NHPC launches EPC tenders for 350 MW of floating solar
NHPC has invited domestic bids to set up a cumulative 350 MW of floating solar power capacity, which includes 300 MW in Odisha and 50 MW in Kerala.
Bigger modules, bigger headaches?
The debate continues over whether super-sized, high-power solar modules are a good thing for the industry and they appear to be here to stay. Vicente Parra and James Whittemore, from Enertis Applus+, consider the pitfalls to avoid when designing high-power solar projects.
Bifacial CdTe solar cell achieves record power density via film lithography
The US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and First Solar have used cracked film lithography (CFL) to build a bifacial cadmium telluride solar cell with a power density of 20.3 mW cm−2. They claim the cell has a higher bifacial power density than any polycrystalline absorber currently manufactured at scale.
Rayzon Solar to manufacture TopCon modules in USA
Chirag Nakrani, director of Rayzon Solar, told pv magazine that their 500 MW PV module manufacturing facility in the USA will start production of TopCon modules by June 2024.
Jakson Green’s global order book surpasses 1 GW
The company has won large-scale renewable energy EPC projects in Africa and Middle-East regions. Its India portfolio includes an order to construct the single largest commercial and industrial solar park in Rajasthan.
Neogen signs technology license agreement with Japanese major to manufacture lithium battery electrolytes in India
With this arrangement, Neogen gets access to a proven global technology to manufacture electrolytes at scale for lithium-ion batteries in India.
Rock-based thermal energy storage production moves into gigawatt scale
Israeli company Brenmiller is set to launch a 4 GW to 5 GW production line for its thermal energy storage systems, which use crushed rocks to retain heat that can be released as steam, hot water, or hot air.
