GERMI develops biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
The researchers deposited reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires over seaweed cellulose to make the anode material for the supercapacitor. The device exhibited a greater energy density of 5.21 Wh/kg, a series resistance of 2.16 ohms, and no air degradation even after 5,000 cycles.
Rapid shift to solar energy is key to enhancing MSME productivity and exports
The biggest incentive in pushing the rooftop solar projects in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is that it will bring a sizable part of India’s manufacturing under the green protocols. Additionally, it offers the micro-enterprises, which are jointly situated in the industrial clusters, an opportunity to unlock value by making use of their rooftops and vacant spaces for harnessing clean energy.
Maxeon sues Tongwei for patent infringement in Germany
Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed a lawsuit against Tongwei Solar in Germany’s Dusseldorf district court for the alleged infringement of its European patent for shingled solar cell technology.
Longi claims 33.5% efficiency for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell
The European Solar Test Installation (ESTI) has confirmed the results of Longi’s new perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell. It is currently the second-highest efficiency record in the world for a perovskite/silicon tandem cell.
CubicPV secures $103 million of support for US wafer manufacturing
CubicPV says it plans to establish 10 GW of conventional mono wafer manufacturing capacity in the United States, driven by incentives in the US Inflation Reduction Act. The wafers could fill a void in the domestic supply chain and create 1,500 new direct jobs.
Avaada Energy gets LoI for 400 MW DC solar project from GUVNL
The developer won 200 MW solar capacity at a tariff of INR 2.75 ($0.034)/kWh with an additional 200 MW under green shoe option at INR 2.71 ($0.033)/kWh through competitive bidding followed by an e-reverse auction.
Adani Green ranked among top 10 RE companies globally for ESG performance
ISS ESG, the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services, has placed Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) in the ‘Prime’ B+ band for its high level of transparency
Reducing solar module temperature with acrylic sheets
Jordanian researchers have developed a method using acrylic sheets to reflect and absorb unused solar radiation in PV power generation. The solution has the potential to decrease solar panel temperature by more than 14% and increase power yields by approximately 2%.
SJVN to build 5 GW of renewable energy projects in Maharashtra
The state-owned hydropower producer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. (MAHAGENCO) to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects across hydro, pumped storage, wind, solar, hybrid, and green hydrogen technologies in Maharashtra.
Southeast Asia solar markets set for growth this year
New PV capacity additions in Southeast Asia are expected to bounce back this year for the first time since 2020, according to the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association. The market is expected to grow by 13% in 2023, for 3.8 GW of new installations.
