Silicon heterojunction solar cells (SHJ), also known as HIT cells, have garnered significant attention in the solar industry due to their unique properties and potential for improved performance. By utilizing passivating contacts based on a layer stack of intrinsic and doped amorphous silicon, SHJ cells boast superior surface passivation quality, Read more
Single-junction crystalline silicon solar cells have long been the foundation of the photovoltaic (PV) industry, but they are approaching their theoretical efficiency limit of between 29.4 and 29.5%. With the rapid pace of development, the practical technical limit of around 27.5% in the laboratory and 26% in production could be Read more
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a groundbreaking photovoltaics (PV) technology, based on metal halide perovskites (MHPs) such as methylammonium or formamidinium lead iodide (MAPbI3 or FAPbI3, respectively). MHPs possess several desired characteristics for PV absorbers, including a direct bandgap with a strong absorption coefficient, long carrier lifetime and Read more
India’s renewable energy sector has been witnessing remarkable growth over the past few years, driven by government initiatives, technological advancements, and increased investments from domestic and international players. One of the leading companies in this sector is Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), a part of the Adani Group, which has Read more
India’s renewable energy landscape has been undergoing a major transformation, with industry giants like Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) making significant investments to tap into the sector’s vast potential. In October 2021, RIL’s subsidiary, Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd. (RNESL), announced the acquisition of two major solar firms – REC Solar Read more
India has been witnessing a surge in renewable energy investments, with major companies taking the lead in driving the country’s transition towards a sustainable energy future. In December 2021, Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, secured a contract from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) to set up Read more
India’s remarkable progress in the renewable energy sector has not gone unnoticed. In 2021, the country was ranked third on the EY Renewable Energy Country Attractive Index (RECAI), a testament to its potential as a global renewable energy powerhouse. The RECAI ranks 40 countries on the attractiveness of their renewable Read more
Ayana Renewable Power, an Indian renewable energy company backed by the UK government’s CDC Group, National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and Eversource Capital, has announced ambitious plans to set up renewable energy projects totaling 2 gigawatts (GW) in the state of Karnataka. With an investment of US$ 1.53 billion, Read more
At the 2021 COP26 Summit held in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s ambitious plan to increase its renewable energy generation capacity to 500 GW and meet 50% of the nation’s energy needs through renewable sources by 2030. This pledge not only underscores India’s commitment to combating climate change Read more
Hazardous waste management is a critical aspect of environmental protection and human health preservation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines hazardous waste as a waste with properties that can cause significant harm to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of. In this article, we Read more