Tata Power secures 210 MW solar EPC work in the Indian State of Gujarat
The latest addition has swelled Tata Power Solar’s pipeline to around 2.8 GW projects with an approximate value of INR 13,000 crore (US$ 1783 million).
Module cleaning system sought for NTPC’s 100 MW floating solar
The floating solar plant, being set upon the raw water reservoir area at Ramagundam Thermal Power Plant in Telangana, is divided into 40 discrete array blocks of 2.5MW (AC) each. The module cleaning system is to be designed for each 2.5 MW network.
India, Russia to fund joint R&D in clean energy
India’s Department of Science & Technology and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) have launched a collaborative funding program for Indian and Russian researchers to jointly research clean energy, new materials, and smart transport.
Adhesive mounting system for any kind of solar modules
The system, developed by Spanish specialist Alusín Solar, is being tested by Endesa in a 9.8 MW project for self-consumption. The mounting structure is made with aluminum bars that, instead of being fixed to the roof with screws, are attached through a double-sided adhesive.
Websol Energy Systems posts 1,542% jump in net profit for FY 2020-21
The Kolkata-based solar manufacturer recorded an INR 67.83-crore net profit for FY 2020-21, against INR 4.13 crore in the previous fiscal year.
Lead-free perovskite solar cell with potential efficiency of 27.4%
Scientists in India have simulated a perovskite cell based on methylammonium tin iodide which they claim may achieve a short circuit current density of 25.97 mA per square centimeter, an open-circuit voltage of 1.203 V, and a fill factor of 87.79%. The cell is composed of a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate, a titanium oxide layer, a methylammonium tin iodide perovskite film, a copper oxide hole transport layer (HTL), and a layer made of gold (Au).
Bridge To India lowers Q2 solar outlook by 43% due to Covid
The analysts have revised their estimate for utility-scale solar addition in the April-May-June period to 1,350 MW, as against 2,350 MW expected earlier.
Photovoltaic roof for highways
Researchers from Germany and Austria are testing how photovoltaic roofs may be deployed along highways. The first pilot project is planned to be implemented starting from the autumn.
Visaka forays into solar-powered EV charging business
Telangana-based Visaka Industries will set up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by its ATUM integrated solar roof. According to the company, the ATUM solar roof, with PV panels integrated on cement boards, can generate 40% more clean power in the same given space than any other solar solution.
Covid adds to solar manufacturer woes
A pandemic-related sales slump has dealt another blow to domestic panel makers already faced with rising input costs and an expected surge in imports due to the scheduled wind down of safeguarding duties on foreign products from late July.
