India allocates 1.5 GW of solar at $0.031/kWh
The Indian government has allocated 1.5 GW of solar at $0.031/kWh. The winning developers will set up the projects on a build-own-operate basis and supply power under 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI).
Bluetti releases 2.4 kW portable power station
Bluetti has unveiled a new portable, weatherproof power station featuring a lithium iron phosphate battery with 1,536 Wh of power capacity and a rated output of 2,400 W.
Flexible perovksite solar cell with tin oxide electron transport layer achieves 25.09% efficiency
Researchers in China have developed a new chemical bath deposition technique to deposit tin oxide on a perovskite cell’s flexible substrate without requiring a strong acid. The resulting cell has achieved a certified efficiency of 24.90% and remarkable stability.
Daikin presents modular water-to-water heat pumps
The Japanese manufacturer said its new heat pump line features a modular approach to system design. The new products are available with capacities of 100 kW, 125 kW and 160 kW and can reportedly achieve a water output temperature of 60 C.
GCL SI to introduce carbon-tracing mechanism across entire value chain
GCL SI says it will track carbon emissions from polysilicon production to module assembly and shipping. Each module will have a QR code revealing its specific carbon emissions, protected by blockchain tech to prevent tampering. It says this will offer transparency in preparation for looming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) rules.
Alpex Solar to set up second panel factory in India
Alpex Solar has secured land to set up a solar panel manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Solplanet launches new inverters for rooftop installations
Solplanet, a China-based inverter manufacturer, says its new three-phase hybrid inverter series includes four versions with power ratings of 25 kW to 40 kW. They feature efficiencies of up to 98.4% and a maximum input voltage of 1,100 V.
AGC uses recycled glass from PV panels for float glass production
The Japanese glass, material, and chemical manufacturer announced a successful test using recycled cover glass from solar panels in the manufacturing of float glass, with technology supplied by Tokuyama Corporation.
Malaysia launches 2 GW solar tender
The Malaysian government has kicked off a 2 GW solar tender featuring four packages of rooftop, ground-mount, and floating solar, with permitted generation capacities ranging from 1 MW to 500 MW.
The Hydrogen Stream: Stadler finalizes longest hydrogen train test
Stadler says it has wrapped up a hydrogen train test, while Ballard has secured a long-term agreement to supply 1,000 hydrogen fuel cell engines through 2027.
