India’s solar module manufacturing capacity could hit 110 GW by 2026
India could become the world’s second-largest solar manufacturer by 2026. It will also have a notable presence in all upstream components of PV production, such as cells, ingots/wafers, and polysilicon, according to a new report.
The Hydrogen Stream: Global pipeline projects to surge by 2035, says Rystad
Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy says that hydrogen pipelines will be “far better” than vessels at moving hydrogen over short- and medium-range distances in the years ahead.
Pakistan issues tender for 600 MW of PV
The Pakistani authorities say that prospective developers must submit bids for a new 600 MW solar tender by May 8.
What France’s Renewable Energy Acceleration Law means for PPAs
Several lawyers recently spoke to pv magazine France spoke about changes to the French legal framework for renewable-energy power purchase agreements (PPAs).
European companies raise more than $25 million for heat pump development
UK-based Ideal Heating has announced plans for a new GBP 10 million ($12.5 million) heat pump R&D research center in Hull, England. Heat Transformers, meanwhile, said it has raised €15 million ($16.4 million) to accelerate heat pump deployment in the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Is it time to repower?
America’s booming solar industry has hit a major speed bump due to supply-chain disruption and the inflationary pressures driven by Covid, war in Ukraine, and trade restrictions with China. As a result, utility scale solar deployment dipped 40%, year-on-year, in 2022.
GSL Energy launches all-in-one battery inverters for offgrid applications
China’s GSL Energy has started selling two versions of its new battery inverter, with storage capacities of 10 kWh and 20 kWh. It says the devices have a maximum charging and discharging current of 80 A.
Imec unveils 781 cm2 bifacial perovskite solar panel with 11.9% efficiency
Scientists in Belgium have developed perovskite solar panels with a thermally stable device stack. The encapsulated bifacial panels they created with this configuration were able to retain around 92% of their initial efficiency after 1,000 hours.
US manufacturer releases new dual solar optimizer
Enteligent, a residential PV solutions specialist, has introduced an optimizer model that can be paired with two solar panels. It claims that it features rapid shutdown and monitoring capabilities.
Australian firm appeals to landowners with new PV development model
The question of where to put new solar projects in Australia is becoming troublesome, as many of the top-choice land parcels for renewables development have been taken. However, RELA Australia says it has a novel solution that levels the playing field between landowners and developers.
