Avaada Energy wins 560 MW (DC) solar project in Maharashtra
Avaada has secured a 560 MW (DC) solar project from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The project will supply power to MSEDCL at a tariff of INR 2.88 ($0.035)/kWh.
Saatvik establishes US subsidiary
The Indian solar manufacturer will sell its made-in-India PV modules in the USA through the newly opened office in Texas. Going forward, it plans to set up an overseas manufacturing facility too.
KP Group and UAE’s Tristar partner on renewable energy projects
KP Group, a Gujarat-based renewable energy developer, has signed an agreement with UAE’s Tristar to jointly identify and execute wind, solar, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects in multiple regions globally.
US company develops robotic solution to address installer shortage
Sarcos has designed a robotic PV construction solution that delivers, detects, lifts, and places PV modules in large-scale solar plants. It has recently field tested and validated the prototype solution in a pilot project funded by the US Department of Energy.
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.
