SJVN to build 5 GW of renewable energy projects in India
SJVN, a state-owned hydropower producer, has agreed to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects in the Indian state of Maharashtra, encompassing hydro, pumped storage, wind, solar, hybrid, and green hydrogen technologies.
Perovskite solar cell based on indium sulfide ETL promises 20.15% efficiency
An international team has sought to use indium sulfide as an electron transport material in a perovskite solar cell. The result is a device with lower defect density and improved performance.
EY lists India as world’s most attractive solar market
India has retained its crown as the most promising market for solar investment, according to the latest edition of Ernst & Young’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI).
Ciel & Terre hits 1.5 GW floating PV pipeline
French floating PV specialist Ciel & Terre says it now has more than 1.5 GW of floating PV projects in the design phase or under construction. It has already completed 280 floating solar projects in more than 30 countries, totaling 820 MW.
Gautam Solar unveils n-type TOPCon modules at Intersolar Europe
Indian manufacturer Gautam Solar released n-type TOPCon solar modules for the residential, commercial and industrial, and utility-scale PV markets at Intersolar Europe 2023. It is offering the modules in all black, silver frame, glass-to-glass bifacial, and lightweight bifacial variants.
NHDC to build 525 MW pumped storage project in India
Narmada Hydroelectric Development Corp. Ltd. (NHDC) will construct a pumped storage power project to meet peak-hour energy demand in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
India’s Punjab state tenders 1.2 GW of solar power
Punjab state in India has issued a tender for 1.2 GW of solar power, inviting potential bidders to establish grid-connected solar projects throughout the region.
Unsubsidized solar installations rise by 68% in India in Q1
India added 518 MW of new open-access solar capacity in the January-March period, from 308 MW installed in the previous three months.
Global PV manufacturing capacity to reach 1 TW by 2024
PV manufacturing capacity is projected to more than double by 2024, led by China, but oversupply is also anticipated, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
India set to host first giant battery
ONGC Tripura Power Co. (OTPC) and Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd. (APDCL) have set up a joint venture to deploy a 250 MW/500 MWh battery in Assam, India.
