Bslbatt introduces high-voltage battery for commercial PV
China’s Bslbatt says its new batteries feature individual battery modules with voltages of 80 V to 1,000 V and a capacity of 135 Ah. They can be stacked in series with up to ten battery modules.
Energy Vault connects commercial-scale gravity energy storage system in China
Energy Vault has connected its 25 MW/100 MWh EVx gravity-energy storage system (GESS) in China. Once provincial and state approvals are obtained to start operating, it will become the world’s first commercial, utility-scale, non-pumped hydro GESS. Meanwhile, its partners China Tianying (CNTY) and Atlas Renewable Energy have begun construction on three grid-scale GESS in China.
Maldives opens tender for 12.5 MWp of grid-tied solar systems
The government of the Maldives has kicked off a 12.5 MWp grid-tied solar tender, with plans to install PV systems across selected islands. The deadline for registrations is July 4.
Trina Solar launches all-black 450 W solar modules
Trina Solar has developed all-black, 450 W solar modules, featuring n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells, with a power conversion efficiency of 22.5%.
India’s GUVNL allocates 250 MW/500 MWh of storage at $5,429/MW per month
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL) has allocated 250 MW/500 MWh of storage at $5,429/MW per month. The winning developers must have track records of installing battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India, to make them available to GUVNL for charging-discharging on demand.
Online map for ground mounted solar plants in China
The China Agricultural University has created an online dataset presenting all PV plants deployed in China at the end of 2020. The tool shows China ground mounted solar facilities occupied a surface of 2,467.7 km2 at the end of December 2020.
Longi, Ferroglobe sign long-term silicon supply deal
Longi and Ferroglobe have signed a long-term agreement for supplies of quartzite and metallurgical grade silicon (MGS). The deal has been in effect since the start of the year.
Malaysia’s Sand Town Solar secures financing for 29.9 MW of solar
Sand Town Solar Sdn Bhd (STS) has signed a MYR 91.5 million ($19.3 million) financing agreement with Bank Islam for a 29.99 MW solar farm in the state of Perak, northwestern Malaysia.
Longi launches anti-dust solar module for C&I segment
Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has developed a new “anti-dust” module for the commercial and industrial (C&I) market in Australia. The frame sits flush against the glass on the short side, allowing water to wash off.
Adani Green switches on 448.95 MW of solar in India
Adani Green Energy has started to supply power from 448.95 MW of PV plants in western India.
