SJVN switches on 100.25 MW solar in Rajasthan
SJVN Green Energy Ltd (SGEL) has commenced commercial operations of 100.25 MW under the 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
Trinasolar targeting ‘high-value’ markets
Yang Bao, Trinasolar’s president of global sales and marketing, recently spoke with pv magazine about the company’s strategy for the solar and energy storage business.
CleanMax, Toyota Tsusho partner to develop 300 MW renewable energy projects for Japanese corporates in India
CleanMax has partnered with Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd. (TTIPL) to drive clean energy adoption among Japanese corporates in India. Together, they aim to develop and operate 300 MW of renewable energy projects by March 2028.
Sinovoltaics tracks 86.5 GW of module output capacity for Southeast Asia
PV module manufacturing capacity in Southeast Asia has reached 86.5 GW across 61 active sites, according to Hong Kong-based quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics. The figures come from the company’s latest “Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map” report.
Insolation Energy secures LoI for 109.79 MW solar projects under PM-KUSUM Scheme
Insolation Green Energy has received Letter of Intent (LoI) from Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (JVVNL) to develop 109.79 MW of grid-connected solar projects under Component A of the PM-KUSUM scheme.
NTPC commissions 409 MW of solar capacity in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has commissioned 120 MW solar capacity in Madhya Pradesh and 289 MW in Gujarat
New research confirms residential PV tends to increase household power consumption
New Swiss research shows PV-powered homes can increase power consumption by up to 11% compared to non-solar households. This rise is linked to electric vehicle adoption or other high-usage appliances, which the study’s author notes is not inherently negative or wasteful.
Waaree Solar Americas secures 540 MW PV module order in USA
Waaree Solar Americas, an arm of Waaree Energies, has secured an order to supply 540 MW of solar modules in the United States.
Why solar power can’t just be industries’ CSR afterthought
Companies that treat solar as a core part of their energy strategy, rather than a side initiative, often see these benefits play out with striking clarity. The investment case is strong. In most cases, payback happens within five to seven years. After that, solar becomes a net-positive contributor to the balance sheet.
Photovoltaics vs. photovoltaic-thermal
Researchers in India say that photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems offer greater performance stability than conventional PV systems in hot climates. Using irradiance and temperature data, the team applied a Random Forest model that predicted efficiency classes with 97% accuracy.
