New algorithm to identify underperforming strings in PV systems
German researchers have created an algorithm to predict and identify string yield losses or underperforming strings without additional weather data. It could be used to inspect modules, strings, arrays, inverters, and transformers.
US battery maker unveils solid-state storage systems for residential applications
Amptricity has emerged from stealth mode with plans to manufacture solid-state batteries for residential and commercial installations.
Assam tenders 100 MW floating solar, 50 MW ground-mount PV projects
Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd has issued two separate tenders to develop 100 MW of floating solar and 50 MW ground-mount PV projects in the state. The projects are to be developed on a build-own-operate basis.
TotalEnergies ENEOS completes rooftop solar plant in India
TotalEnergies ENEOS, a distributed solar joint venture of TotalEnergies and ENEOS, has installed a 1 MW rooftop solar plant for Yanmar’s industrial engine production facility in India.
Uttar Pradesh targets 22 GW of solar in next five years
The state government has announced its Solar Policy 2022, which places a special focus on the setting up of solar parks with storage systems. The policy also provides big incentives for the adotion of rooftop solar systems and the solarization of tubewells for agriculture.
All-perovskite two-terminal tandem solar cell tech with 32.3% efficiency
Indian scientists have designed a new all-perovskite tandem solar cell configuration that can reportedly achieve higher efficiencies than similar devices built with the same materials. The top perovskite cell has a wide bandgap of 1.75 eV and the bottom perovskite cell has a bandgap of 1.25 eV.
ReNew Power to build $8 billion green hydrogen plant in Egypt
Developer ReNew Power has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Government to establish a green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The $8 billion project will produce 220,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.
Union Bank of India, Tata Power partner on low-cost finance for MSME rooftop solar
Union Bank of India will provide a low-cost loan with nil or minimum collateral to finance MSME rooftop PV projects executed by Tata Power Solar.
BCD pass-through to benefit up to 6 GW of solar projects
Tariffs will rise by 50-70 paise/kWh for up to 6 GW of solar projects as developers are allowed to pass on the impact of basic customs duty on cells and modules under ‘change-in-law’.
SunSource doubles its solar energy target to 1 GW by 2027
The distributed solar solutions provider will be supported by a strengthened local management team to meet its installed PV target of 1 GW.
