Hydrogen-producing rooftop solar panels nearing commercialization
KU Leuven researchers have developed rooftop panels that capture both solar power and water from the air. Like traditional PV modules, hydrogen panels are also connected, but via gas tubes instead of electric cables. The researchers are now preparing to bring the tech to the mass market via a spinoff company.
Erisha partners Germany’s Greenbox for green hydrogen business
Erisha E Mobility has formed a joint venture with Greenbox to manufacture a range of green hydrogen solutions by leveraging technologies developed by Greenbox.
GEAPP, ISA sign $10 million grant agreement to boost solar deployment
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has signed a $10 million grant agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to boost the deployment of solar energy in developing countries.
Gautam Solar launches 450 Wp M10 module for rooftops
The Indian manufacturer has introduced 450 Wp mono PERC modules for rooftop installations. The modules feature 120 half-cut cells based on an M10 wafer and offer a power conversion efficiency of up to 21.28%.
India saved $4.2 billion in fossil fuel costs due to solar generation in H1
A new report says solar generation helped seven Asian countries avoid $34 billion in fossil fuel costs in the first half of 2022. The majority of these savings were in China ($21 billion). Japan avoided $5.6 billion in fossil fuel costs and India saved $4.2 billion.
Solar dominates renewable corporate PPAs in Asia Pacific, says WoodMac
Corporations in the Asia-Pacific region are set to contract a record 7 GW of renewable capacity in 2022, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie. Solar accounts for 57% of the region’s contracted corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) to date. India, Australia and Taiwan account for 89% of overall capacity in the region.
Tech advances halving surface needed for ground-mount solar
French developer VSN Energies Nouvelles was able to almost double the capacity of one of its PV projects due to technological advances such as high-powered panels and new plant design concepts.
Mahindra & Mahindra forms a new solar subsidiary
Mahindra & Mahindra has incorporated Emergent Solren as a wholly-owned subsidiary of its arm Mahindra Holdings.
Tata Power awarded 150 MW solar project in Maharashtra
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd has secured the letter of award to build a 150 MW solar project in the Solapur district. The project was awarded by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corp. Ltd.
PTC India’s call for 1 GW hybrid wind-solar power receives offers for 3.5 GW
The power trading solution provider’s call for expression of interest to supply 1 GW of hybrid wind-solar power received a response from 14 renewable energy developers, including domestic as well as international players.
