Floating solar PV (FPV) technology has made significant strides in recent years, with over 2 GW installed worldwide and expected high annual growth rates. This innovative approach to solar power generation offers potential terawatt-scale installations in the future. India is among the countries that have recognized the potential of FPV Read more…
As India embarks on a remarkable transformation of its power system in the coming decade, the government aims to increase renewable generating capacity from 175 GW in 2022 to 450 GW in 2030. This ambitious goal has raised concerns among some state leaders who anticipate challenges such as excess variable Read more…
The solar power industry has come a long way, driven primarily by the rapid development of crystalline silicon solar cells. With constant advancements in efficiency and production cost reduction, it’s clear that solar energy is the way of the future. Stefan W. Glunz from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Read more…
An essential factor contributing to the growth of crystalline silicon photovoltaics is the adoption of cheaper production tools with higher productivity. This has led to significant improvements in various aspects of solar cell production, making it more cost-effective and efficient. In this section, we will discuss some of these advancements Read more…
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…
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…
Organizations achieving carbon neutrality Company Industry Initiative Microsoft Technology Pledged to become carbon negative by 2030 Apple Technology Committed to becoming carbon neutral for entire supply chain by 2030 Google Technology Achieved carbon neutrality for global operations Infosys Technology Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 Wipro Technology Committed to Read more…
“The future of energy lies in sustainable solutions, and commercial and industrial entities have a crucial role to play. By embracing solar power through PPAs, they not only meet their energy needs but also contribute to a cleaner and greener future.” In recent years, many commercial and industrial (C&I) entities Read more…
The lack of creditworthiness is a major obstacle for MSMEs to secure financing for their solar projects. However, with the help of a partial risk guarantee fund, these enterprises can overcome this challenge and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector The lack of creditworthiness is a major Read more…