Romania resumes development of 1 GW pumped hydropower project
Romania is resuming the development of the Tarniţa Lăpuşteşti pumped hydro storage project, with a planned capacity of 500 MW to 1 GW. It will be the first installation of its kind in the country.
HPCL to empanel PV panel manufacturers for its solar projects
Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd (HPCL) is enlisting solar panel suppliers and manufacturers for its future PV projects across India.
Apraava Energy secures renewable energy transmission projects in Rajasthan
The projects are part of the evacuation scheme for 20 GW of renewable energy generation in Rajasthan to the national grid.
Mango Power introduces 12 kW / 15 kWh whole home battery
The Mango Power M includes a hybrid inverter with 18 kW solar input and can be paired with an electric vehicle charger.
New technique to recover lead in end-of-life solar panels
A research group in the United States has developed a process to recover lead in its metallic form so that it can be reused in the PV industry. The process relies on a leaching solution based on a combination of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which the researchers said leaches the lead ‘in a matter of minutes.’
KPIT testing sodium-ion battery packs in three-wheelers
The sodium-ion battery technology has been designed and developed by KPIT Technologies.
Lightweight solar panel provides solution for rooftop installations
Australian installer UV Solar has rolled out a new frameless solar panel that manufacturer GoodWe says is 60% lighter than conventional PV modules, making it ideal for rooftops that are unable to support traditional PV and racking.
Mitigating supply chain challenges for solar projects
Since July, the solar market has seen a stark drop in module prices. Forecasts indicate a price increase in the coming months. This uncertainty has cast a shadow on the growth of renewable energy assets in India.
Tata Power secures PPAs for 350 MW of solar projects
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd will develop 200 MW and 150 MW solar projects for power supply to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). The projects will be located in Maharashtra.
SECI tenders 1.5 GW of renewables with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd has launched a tender to select developers for 1.5 GW of firm and dispatchable power from renewable power projects with energy storage systems. Bidding closes on September 15.
