Study shows n-type bifacial TOPCon cells more prone to degradation than p-type
Dutch scientists have reported higher degradation risk for n-type TOPCon cells with EVA encapsulant due to potential moisture degradation. Front-side metallization makes n-type cells more vulnerable than p-type cells, according to damp heat tests.
Amp Energy secures a second solar project from L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad)
Amp Energy India’s total solar project capacity for L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) has reached 11.8 MWp with the award of a second project of 4 MW.
BHEL to make electrolyzers
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is seeking a business consultant to realize potential opportunities in electrolyzer manufacturing and the green hydrogen value chain.
Strong policy focus needed to drive pumped storage development
Despite being a mature and largely indigenous technology, pumped storage hydropower’s operational capacity in India remains very low at 3.3 GW because of the high development costs and inherent challenges in constructing these schemes.
PV-powered robotic lawn mower from New Zealand
Researchers from Massey University in New Zealand have developed a robotic lawn mower with three 50 W solar panels and a 20 Ah lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) battery. Two of the PV panels can be retracted and stacked inside the robot. They slide out when it needs to recharge its batteries.
Avaada Group raises $1.07 billion for green hydrogen, ammonia ventures
Avaada Group has secured $1.07 billion to fund its green hydrogen and green ammonia ventures in India. The funding includes $1 billion from Brookfield Renewable and $68 million from Global Power Synergy Public Co. (GPSC).
IREDA reports record profit in FY 2022-23
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recorded an all-time high annual net profit of INR 865 crore in FY 2022-23. The profit was up 36% over FY 2021-22. Loans sanctioned and disbursed also hit record levels.
SJVN tenders BoS package for 100 MW solar in Gujarat
SJVN Green Energy has invited bids to install and commission a 100 MW (AC) grid-connected solar plant on a turnkey basis in Gujarat. The contractor’s scope also includes three years of comprehensive operation and maintenance of the solar plant.
Cosmic PV Power builds 600 MW solar module factory
The Indian manufacturer expects to start production from its second factory by June this year, bringing its total solar panel manufacturing capacity to 850 MW.
Biden to maintain US solar tariff pause with veto
US legislators are moving to restore tariffs for the shipment of solar components from four major Southeast Asian nations, but US President Joe Biden will veto the move and maintain the pause on tariffs.
