Desalination system based on PVT-driven membrane distillation
Scientists have designed a PVT-driven direct contact membrane distillation system for off-grid applications. The system is intended for desalination purposes in remote areas.
How developing economies are leading the surge in solar power
Favorable government policies have played a crucial role in driving the adoption of solar energy in emerging economies. However, investment in grid modernisation and energy storage solutions is crucial to unlock the next level of sustainable solar integration in these economies.
Waaree wins as pv magazine Awards recognizes Indian solar manufacturing
Gujurat based Waaree Energies takes the Publisher’s Pick prize at the pv magazine Awards 2024 in recognition of the company’s impressive solar production capability and ambitious plans for the future. It is the first time an Indian PV company has received this award.
US sets antidumping duties for Southeast Asian solar cells
US trade officials have announced preliminary affirmative determinations for antidumping duties on crystalline solar cell imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tariffs range from 21.31% to 271.28% depending on the company and country.
Waaree Energies secures supply orders for 524 MWp of solar modules
Waaree Energies Ltd has secured domestic orders to supply a cumulative 524 MWp of n-type TOPCon bifacial solar modules.
Indian scientists develop 40%-efficient dye sensitized solar cell for indoor applications
An India-based research team has boosted the power conversion efficiency and stability of indoor dye-sensitized solar cells based on co-sensitized organic dyes. The best indoor PV devices achieved 40% efficiency under 4000 lux fluorescent lighting and 10.40% under standard AM 1.5G one sun illumination.
Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The latest list sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy maintain the top three positions and Kyocera entering the top ten, up from thirteenths spot.
Agrivoltaics can increase grape yield by up to 60%
French agrivoltaics company Sun’Agri says that two of its facilities increased grape yields by 20% to 60% in 2024, compared to areas without solar panels. The PV modules helped regulate temperature fluctuations, reducing summer heat peaks and winter temperature declines.
Solar wafer prices stable, potential price hikes loom amid trade policy changes
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Grew, Jakson, Jupiter Renewables, and Saatvik to set up solar factories in Odisha
The state government of Odisha has approved solar manufacturing investments by Grew, Jakson, Jupiter Renewables, and Saatvik.
