China produced 288.7 GW of modules, 827,000 MT of polysilicon in 2022
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) says Chinese manufacturers produced 357 GW of wafers and 318 GW of solar cells in 2022.
Replacing MPPT with direct PV-battery coupling
Researchers in Germany have assessed direct coupling and integration between PV and batteries at the scale of a single PV module. They say their solution could be cheaper and provide superior performance than maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in optimizing PV system performance.
Photovoltaic-thermoelectric tech with potential efficiency of 65%
Chinese scientists have simulated a new photovoltaic-thermoelectric technology, based on radiative cooling and III-V solar cells, to generate electricity at night.
State EV policies need better implementation mechanisms
A study reveals that none of the eight states where EV policies have been active for two years or more is on track to meet its targets of EV penetration, charging infrastructure, or investments.
Longi releases new alkaline electrolyzer
China’s Longi claims that its new ALK Hi1 electrolyzer can produce hydrogen with an energy content of 4.3 kWh per normal cubic meter. It says the levelized cost of hydrogen could be up to 2.2% lower than other electrolyzers on the market.
Waaree Renewable Q3 profit soars 11,250% year-on-year
Waaree Renewable Technologies has posted a profit after tax (net profit) of INR 24.97 crore (around $3 million) for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, 11,250% up year-on-year.
REIL tender for 660 Wp mono PERC modules
Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd is accepting bids from domestic manufacturers to supply 1,540 quantities of 660±4 Wp mono PERC modules. Bidding is open until February 21.
Photovoltaic-thermal module based on biochar-PCM achieves 79.6% efficiency
Indian scientists have developed a panel with an electrical efficiency of 13% and and thermal efficiency of 66.6 %. They built the system with a 100 W PV panel, a rectangular absorber, and a cooling technique based on a phase change material (PCM) that uses biochar derived from water hyacinth.
Websol to commence first phase of 1.8 GW mono PERC cell line in April
West Bengal-headquartered Websol Energy Systems is setting up 1.8 GW of mono PERC cell manufacturing capacity in two phases. The first phase comprising installation of 600 MW will commence in April.
SnapNrack introduces solar mount that attaches to module before roof
SnapNrack’s TopSpeed solar mount begins installation on the ground, which limits time spent on rooftops.
