Fraunhofer presents solar module cleaning tech using structure-borne sound
Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT has developed a solar module cleaning system that uses structure-borne sound and targeted mechanical vibrations to dislodge dust. Researchers will present the technology at Intersolar Europe in Munich from May 7 to 9.
Existing state-level policies could unlock $61 billion in incentives for green hydrogen in India
Power-related incentives worth $38 billion account for 63% of the total state-level support potential for green hydrogen.
JSW Energy signs 1.5 GW/12 GWh pumped storage deal with UPPCL
JSW Neo Energy Ltd has secured pumped hydro storage power procurement agreement with Uttar Pradesh Power Corp Ltd (UPPCL) for 1.5 GW/12 GWh of pumped hydro energy storage.
The opportunity for Indian solar firms amid U.S.-China tariff war
While the tariff war between the U.S. and China presents challenges to global trade stability, it also opens up opportunities for Indian solar firms. Through strategic alignment, domestic policy support, and favorable international positioning, India stands to strengthen its role in the global clean energy supply chain.
Credence Solar unveils 600 W n-type TOPCon PV panel
India’s Credence Solar has unveiled Hyper Nova N series n-type TOPCon glass-to-glass modules in power outputs from 580 W to 600 W with front-side power conversion efficiency between 22.45% and 23.25%, respectively.
How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
Is solar really the root cause of Spain’s massive power outage?
Some media outlets have speculated that Spain’s April 28 blackout may have been caused by a disconnected solar plant, but DNV grid analyst Andrea Mansoldo tells pv magazine that it was likely due to a combination of grid weakness and low-frequency oscillations.
Hexa Climate buys Fortum’s renewable energy portfolio in India
Gurugram based Hexa Climate Solutions has acquired Finnish energy company Fortum’s renewable energy portfolio in India.
Jindal Poly Films acquires Enerlite Solar Films
Jindal Poly Films Ltd (JPL) has announced the acquisition of Enerlite Solar Films India, a manufacturer of encapsulation films used in PV modules.
Fraunhofer ISE streamlines use of epitaxial wafers in TOPCon solar cell manufacturing
Researchers at the German research institute have demonstrated that the so-called EpiWafers could be used directly for solar cell fabrication without needing a pre-gettering step. Their experiments provide a proof of principle* for epitaxially grown silicon wafers from German wafer manufacturer NexWafe GmbH.
