NTPC launches tender for 60 MW solar in Cuba
NTPC, on behalf of Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE), is accepting bids to develop a 60 MW grid-connected solar project in Cuba. The prospective developer will execute the capacity on a ‘build-own-operate-transfer’ basis. Bidding closes on July 20.
New perovskite solar cell design promises 31.09% efficiency
Chinese researchers have developed a solar cell using CsSnI3 perovskite, known for its unique phase transitions and near-IR emissions. By simulating the device with various electron transport layers (ETLs) and hole transport layers (HTLs), they determined that the optimal cell could be created using a titanium oxide (TiO2) ETL and a nickel(II) oxide (NiOx) HTL.
Qcells builds pilot line for perovskite-silicon tandem PV cells in South Korea
Qcells says it is building a pilot line for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells that will start operations later this year in South Korea. It is working closely with its team in Germany, where it has already established another pilot line for tandem cells.
Ayana to supply 300 MW of round-the-clock renewable power to REMCL
Ayana Renewable Power will develop over 1 GW of renewable energy capacity comprising solar and wind, supplemented with a storage solution, to ensure round-the-clock power supply.
Sharp unveils 570 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.07% efficiency
Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panel offers a power conversion efficiency of 22.07% and a bifaciality of more than 80%. The operating temperature coefficient is -0.30% per C and its power tolerance is 5%.
Researchers assess degradation in PV systems older than 15 years
Scientists have used the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) HOMER software to calculate the degradation of solar panels deployed in two rooftop PV systems operating in Germany since 2003. Their calculations focused on the energy productivity of the systems.
Govt to launch scheme for livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy
India’s power minister said the government will create a large program for distributed renewable energy livelihoods, like rooftop solar and solar irrigation schemes.
Vibrant Energy, Saint-Gobain sign PPA for round-the-clock power supply
Vibrant Energy will set up a 100 MW DC interstate transmission system (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid project in Madhya Pradesh. The plant will supply round-the-clock power to Saint-Gobain’s facilities in India.
Green hydrogen market could hit $850 billion in 2050
Research outfit Rethink Energy says the green hydrogen market could reach $850 billion in value by 2050.
NLC seeks QCA services for 1.4 GW of solar and wind plants
NLC India Ltd is looking to engage a qualified coordinating agency (QCA) for its 1.4 GW of solar and wind power plants at various places in Tamil Nadu. The QCA will maintain the transmission of plant-level data and other required data to the state load dispatch center (SLDC), besides providing other services.
