Gree presents photovoltaic DC air conditioner
The Chinese manufacturer said its new photovoltaic air conditioner is available in three versions with a cooling capacity ranging from 12.1 kW to 16 kW and a heating capacity of 14 kW to 18 kW. It can be used for both residential and commercial applications.
SolarPower Europe says 1 TW of solar could be annually installed by 2028
SolarPower Europe forecasts more than 1 TW of annual solar installations by 2028, but financing and energy system flexibility must be unlocked.
Global PV installations may hit 660 GW in 2024, says Bernreuter Research
Bernreuter Research says low module prices will drive demand in the second half of this year. The researchers note the shipment targets of the world’s six largest solar module suppliers, who are aiming for an annual growth rate of 40% on average.
India renewable growth story to continue to shine
Renewable capacity addition is expected to remain at around 15-17 GW annually, owing to significant reduction in the module prices over the past 12 months and availability of liquidity.
Spanish startup offers pre-assembled vertical rooftop PV systems equipped with reflectors
FutureVoltaics says it has developed pre-assembled, reflector-based vertical rooftop PV systems. The systems feature 175 W heterojunction bifacial solar modules and special reflectors on both sides.
Indonesia targets over 5.7 GW of rooftop solar by 2028
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia has set a quota of 5,746 MW of rooftop solar to be deployed between 2024 and 2028. The Jakarta-based Institute for Essential Services Reform anticipates rooftop solar to be more commonly adopted by commercial and industrial consumers than residential users, following the abolishment of net-metering earlier this year.
German startup offers plug-and-play 2.46 kW PV system
Wattando has developed a new rooftop PV solution that can be easily connected to a household’s power network via an AC connection. The system uses existing infrastructure and reportedly reduces installation work and time.
NTPC seeks channel partners for residential rooftop solar installations under rebate scheme
NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd has launched the tender to select channel partners for installation of grid-connected solar PV projects under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna in Maharashtra.
HomeScape by Amplus Solar partners SBI to provide easy finance options for residential solar customers
HomeScape by Amplus Solar customers can secure State Bank of India (SBI) loans of up to INR 200,000 for residential solar installations up to 3 kW and INR 600,000 for installations up to 10 kW.
Panasonic partners Aerem to provide financing to its solar customers
Panasonic Life Solutions India has partnered with Aerem Solutions to facilitate financial assistance for its solar customers in the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) sectors.
