Jakson reveals plans to manufacture solar cells, electrolyzers
India’s Jakson Green will expand its solar module and cell manufacturing capacity to 2 GW by the end of 2024, CEO Bikesh Ogra told pv magazine this week at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2022. He said the company also has aggressive plans for green hydrogen and ammonia, with a specific focus on distributed generation.
Credence Solar unveils 670 W bifacial solar modules
India’s Credence Solar has unveiled the Quasar-Bi line of bifacial PV modules, with power outputs ranging between 650 W and 670 W. The panels are built with 132 mono PERC half cells and 12 busbars.
Goldi Solar unveils 710 Wp heterojunction PV modules
Indian manufacturer Goldi Solar has unveiled a 710 Wp bifacial solar module based on heterojunction (HJT) technology. The module is built with 132 half-cells and has a conversion efficiency of up to 22.85%.
Sterling and Wilson signs 961 MW/455 MWh solar storage deal with Nigerian government
Sterling and Wilson Solar Solutions has signed an agreement to build 961 MWp of solar and 455 MWh of battery storage capacity in Nigeria.
Reliance New Energy invests in US perovskite solar startup Caelux
The new energy unit of Reliance Industries has signed an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in California-based perovskite solar startup Caelux for $12 million.
Navitas unveils 605 W monocrystalline PERC solar module
The Indian solar manufacturer has unveiled the 60 5 W Bonito Max panel featuring 156 half-cells and a 10-busbar design. The new product has a power conversion efficiency of up to 21.64%.
Indian government approves second phase of solar manufacturing incentive scheme
The Indian cabinet allocated around $2.4 billion for the second phase of the incentive scheme.
Amazon announces 420 MW of utility-scale solar projects in India
The U.S. e-commerce group will also install 23 rooftop systems totaling 4.09 MW across 14 cities in India.
KKR, Hero Group to invest $450 million in Hero Future Energies
The investment will support Hero Future Energies in expanding its renewable energy capacity. The Indian independent power producer has a diversified portfolio of 1.6 GW of operating solar and wind projects.
First Solar secures 600 MW order for ‘made-in-India’ PV modules
US manufacturer First Solar will supply its thin-film panels to Indian developer Azure Power.
