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, 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 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 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 Read more
The floating solar plant shall come up at the Santhaldih Thermal Power Station in the Purulia district of West Bengal. Bidders have until April 12 to lodge their interest in its installation and commissioning. Image source: WBPDCL.com State-owned West Bengal Read more
Iraq is seeking international investors to build seven solar power plants, with a total capacity of 750 megawatts (MW) as it aims to develop its renewable energy potential. Keen on expanding its small power generation capacity, Iraq is in talks Read more
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued another two-week bidding extension for the installation and commissioning of a 20 MW (AC) solar plant (50 MWp DC) with 20 MW/50 MWh battery energy storage in the union territory of Read more
State-owned Power Grid Corp. India Ltd (PGCIL) is in advanced talks with investors for its first tranche of projects through an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), said a person aware of the development. The draft offer document for this first tranche Read more
Solar inverter supplier Sungrow will grow its inverter manufacturing capacity in India to 10GW this year. The announcement was made by Sunil Badesra, Sungrow director for the India market on the back of a consultative webinar with industry stakeholders from Read more
The UT administration plans to extend solar plant installation deadline, ending on March 31, by six to nine months. Sources said, “The administration is contemplating extending the deadline till September-end or December-end. The final decision will be taken by UT Read more
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