India announces $3bn package to attract solar module and advanced battery manufacturers
An ambitious, $19.5 billion, five-year expansion of a previous domestic industry spending program includes money to attract investment into the sustainable energy and transport technologies.
Equipment auction sounds final note for Hanergy-owned Alta Devices
If you’re interested in some lightly used MOCVD and PVD thin-film solar cell production equipment, have we got a deal for you.
Australia moves ahead in global hydrogen race
In an Australian first, the newly re-elected premier of Queensland has set up a ministry for hydrogen. The move reinforces the nation’s determination to lead the global race to create a hydrogen economy.
Colombia to hold 5 GW renewables auction in Q1 2021
In addition to the auction, scheduled for the first quarter of 2021, the Latin American country is also defining a green hydrogen roadmap in collaboration with Chile.
Australia puts 255 MW solar park online
The Sunraysia Solar Farm began production this week in New South Wales, after finally securing Australian Energy Market Operator approval. The array had been delayed due to technical issues.
Esasolar launches solar tracker with four-string configuration
The Spanish tracking system manufacturer said the four-string configuration of the Esatrack M5-2V system allows all the modules of the same string to have the same solar exposure and to avoid losses due to low irradiation in the least exposed modules within the same connection line.
Tender launched to build small-sized solar plants in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking proposals from independent power producers for PV plants ranging in size from 60 to 500 kW.
Hurdles ahead for viable ultra-thin solar cells
A new French study highlights the potential of ultra-thin PV cells, but the road to commercial production will be challenging. The researchers have proposed a series of novel cell architectures integrating photonic and electronic elements.
Global PV module demand will reach 143.7 GW in 2021 – PV Infolink
Next year, the global solar panel demand may increase by around 15% and this will be mainly triggered by the completion of projects that were deferred by the pandemic this year.
Kalyon Solar increases module capacity to 1 GW
The Turkish PV module manufacturer said the capacity increase was necessary due to increasing demand from Turkey and abroad. The plan will be implemented by June 2021.
