US developers finish solar carport at recreational vehicle resort in California
DSD Renewables and Black Bear Energy have installed 3,500 solar panels on vehicle canopies at a campground in southern California. Yale University researchers say that carports could meet about one-third of the US state’s total electricity demand.
India’s NTPC tenders 260 MW of floating solar, 50 MW of ground-mount projects
NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL), on behalf of its joint venture with DVC, has launched bidding for the construction of 260 MW of floating solar capacity and 50 MW of ground-mount PV projects at DVC reservoirs in India.
Only5mins! – Why 24/7 granularity needs to become the only game in town
Olivier Corradi, the CEO of Electricity Maps, speaks to pv magazine about why 24/7 granular accounting of electricity is key to decarbonization and how the company tracks the carbon intensity of otherwise elusive electrons.
Bangladesh seeking partners to build solar power plants
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is seeking international partners to build three PV plants, with 77.6 MW of capacity in total, in different parts of the country.
Solargiga releases 425 W all-black TOPCon solar modules for residential PV
Solargiga is offering three versions of its new bifacial panels, with power outputs of 415 W to 425 W and efficiency ratings ranging from 21.25% to 21.76%. They feature 108 half-cut monocrystalline cells with n-type technology.
US government releases $1 billion of energy resilience relief for Puerto Rico
The US government has introduced a new funding package to support residential solar and storage projects in Puerto Rico, followed by resilience solutions such as microgrids, community solar, and grid modernization.
Japanese airport to host 180 MW of solar
Tokyo Gas is planning what it claims will be the world’s largest airport PV facility at Narita International Airport. The plant will be used to supply the facility with electricity and heat.
Nanovue offers self-cleaning solution for solar panel soiling
Nanoveu, an Australian nanotechnology company, has developed a multifunctional anti-soiling coating for solar glass that is designed to prevent surface debris and algae growth from forming on PV panels.
Netherlands raises fee for solar module recycling
Dutch importers that sell solar panels to clients in the Netherlands will have to pay a recycling charge of €40 ($42.50) per ton from July 1. They currently pay just €6.50 per ton.
Emmvee starts building new solar cell, module factory
Emmvee Group is building a 1.5 GW cell production line with 1.75 GW of integrated PV module capacity in India. The new facility will expand its overall module capacity to 3 GW.
