Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar asserted on Friday that India is the only country to keep its commitments on climate action, despite accounting for only six to seven per cent of total carbon emissions in the world. Speaking at a webinar organised by merchants’ chamber of commerce and industry, Javadekar also claimed that the country is Read more
To develop the project in Rajasthan connected to the state’s transmission utility RVPNSembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL) on Friday announced winning bid for 400 megawatts (MW) solar power project. SEIL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries. It has a portfolio of thermal and renewable assets of approximately 4.37 Read more
To promote the use of electric vehicles (e-vehicles) in Haryana, the first e-charging station in the state was inaugurated here on Monday by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Tarun Kapoor. The station is housed at the Renewable Energy Building here. In this e-charging station, free charging facilities will Read more
With the recent development of foldable mobile phone screens, research on foldable electronics has never been so intensive. One particularly useful application of the foldable technology is in solar panels. Current solar cells are restricted to rigid, flat panels, which are difficult to store in large numbers and integrate into Read more
A new method for constructing special solar cells could significantly increase their efficiency. Not only are the cells made up of thin layers, they also consist of specifically arranged nanoblocks. This has been shown in a new study by an international research team led by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Read more
As much as 209GW of new photovoltaic (PV) capacity could be installed globally in 2021, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest forecast. BNEF’s first quarter 2021 Global PV Market Outlook predicts a minimum of 160GW of new capacity will be added in 2021, up from 141GW installed in 2020. Read more
First Solar will supply up to 2.4 gigawatts (GW)DC of its high-performance, responsibly-manufactured, Series 6 photovoltaic solar modules to Intersect Power, LLC in one of the largest aggregate orders for the modules to date.SAN FRANCISCO and TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — US-headquartered First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) Read more
Solis will promote the culture of anti- grid surge protection for residences and C&I roof that have solar power supply systems to ensure the safety of photovoltaic installations. In a PV system, we usually focus on lightning strike surge, but what can’t be ignored is short circuiting linked to the Read more
The Indian solar industry added just 3.2 GW of solar in 2020 as the market slumped by 56% due to COVID-related disruptions. However, Mercom expects expects 2021 and 2022 to be two of the strongest years to date. But, the reluctance of the distribution companies (DISCOMs) to sign power sale Read more
Clean and accessible energy is an integral part of sustainable development. Access to clean energy such as solar can address air pollution and energy poverty; empower women; improve human health; and unleash local enterprise and entrepreneurship. Ensuring access to clean and affordable energy can be a challenge. Cost, technical deficiencies, Read more