SolarJuice Technology launches 450W, 550W modules for commercial PV
SolarJuice Technology manufactures its new 450W and 550W solar modules in a facility at a revamped Sunergy PV solar plant in Sacramento, California.
Solar the energy workhorse in latest gloomy IPCC verdict
Photovoltaics can wipe out 4.25 billion tons of carbon emissions every year this decade, according to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Even so, the actions announced so far remain way short of what is needed, with capital flows to fossil fuels still greater than the cash directed toward combating climate change.
ATUM Charge deploys 250 solar-powered EV charging stations across India
These self-sustaining universal electric vehicle charging stations are powered by Visaka’s ATUM solar roof.
Tata Power commissions 160MW AC solar project for NTPC
Tata Power today announced its solar manufacturing and EPC arm had commissioned a 160MW AC solar project in Rajasthan within 15 months. The project was awarded to it by NTPC.
AC Energy to invest in PV in Bangladesh
AC Energy has revealed plans to invest in solar projects throughout Asia, including Bangladesh, by forming a joint venture with Germany’s ib vogt GmbH.
Tata Power commissions 300MW solar plant with single-axis PV tracker system
Tata Power Renewables Energy Ltd (TPREL), an arm of Tata Power arm, has commissioned a 300MW solar plant in Gujarat–the largest PV project utilizing single-axis trackers in India.
IndianOil, L&T and ReNew to form green hydrogen development JV
IndianOil, Larsen & Toubro, and ReNew will hold an equal stake in their proposed joint venture to develop, execute and own green hydrogen assets in India. Additionally, IndianOil and Larsen & Toubro will form a JV for the production and sale of electrolyzers.
NTPC’s 160MW Jetsar solar project now fully online
The 160MW Jetsar solar project in Rajasthan is now fully operational with its second-part capacity of 80MW commissioned in March.
The long read: E+V = better vehicles
Electric vehicle batteries are packed with energy, with additional battery density and efficiency working to quell range anxiety for drivers. But with that capability lingers a concern from some that EVs may pose a fire risk and a challenge for first responders in the event of accidents. Professor Ray Wills from Future Smart Strategies bought his first EV in 2012 and argues that in terms of safety, EVs remain an easily superior vehicle, and even the tiny fire risk that exists is an ever-diminishing issue.
NTPC commissions 22MW floating solar capacity in Kerala
The capacity is part of NTPC’s 92MW floating solar project at Rajiv Gandhi Gas based Power Station in Kayamkulam.
