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Indian developer wins tender to deploy 80 MW of floating PV for $0.047/kWh

Hinduja Renewables has won an 80 MW tender for the second phase of a 600 MW floating solar project, with a tariff of INR 3.89 ($0.047)/kWh.

US developer secures $779 million for massive 800 MW solar project in Illinois

Swift Current Energy has secured $779 million in financing for an 800 MW solar project in Illinois – the second-largest PV installation in the nation.

Morocco launches tender for 400 MW/400 MWh solar-plus-storage project

The Moroccan authorities are tendering the 400 MW Noor Midelt III solar project, which will be connected to 400 MWh of battery storage.

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Winaico releases 525 W TOPCon solar panels

Taiwanese manufacturer Winaico has developed new 525 W TOPCon solar panels with a power conversion efficiency of 22.1% and a temperature coefficient of -0.30% per degree Celsius.

Floating PV for waterparks

Prefabricated floating solar PV provider Sunlit Sea, based in Norway, has provided its floaters for a 60 kW floating array installed at a waterpark in Germany.

Hail-prone areas may require solar modules with 4 mm-thick front glass

New research from India claims solar modules with 3.2 mm-thick front glass may not be strong enough to withstand storms producing big hailstones. The scientists found that a front glass of at least 4 mm should be used to avoid significant damage.

US community solar to exceed 6 GW in 2023

Following a suppressed 2022, US community solar is expected to have an upward trajectory, boosted by new state laws, the implementation of billions in grant money from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the smoothing of bumps in the supply chain.

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Qatar Investment Authority buys stake in Adani Green Energy

The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired a 2.7% stake in Adani Green Energy. It purchased 42,604,601 shares at a price of INR 920 ($11.10) per share.

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New mooring system for offshore, coastal floating PV arrays

The novel mooring solution consists of perimeter pontoons, barriers, clump weights, mooring lines and anchors. Its creators claim it is cheaper in materials and maintenance, as well as more wave-stable, compared to mooring systems using elastic cables.

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France aims for 48.1 GW of solar by 2030, 140 GW by 2050

The French government says it plans to install 48.1 GW of solar by 2030 and 140 GW by 2050. About 45 GW of the mid-century total will be generated via installations on wasteland, while 35 GW will come from rooftop installations.

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