How solar panels, inverters, and batteries work together to save your money
Rishab Kohli, managing director, Orient Solar, writes that investing in a solar power system offers long-term economic benefits to homeowners. While the initial cost may be high, the return on investment is substantial.
Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills
SolarPanelRecycling.com uses AI and proprietary processes to separate critical materials from used or broken solar panels, contributing to a circular economy and reducing waste.
Trina Solar presents ‘fully recyclable’ 645 W PV module with 20.7% efficiency
Trina Solar claims it has developed the world’s first “fully recyclable” 645 W PV module with 20.7% efficiency. It made the panel with interlayer separation reagents, chemical etching technology, and wet chemical silver extraction tech.
Surya International to invest in solar module manufacturing in Odisha
Odisha-based Surya International Enterprise will invest INR 80 crore ($9.6 million) in manufacturing solar modules and related products including energy storage batteries in Odisha.
Longi, ANU develop gettering-based process to improve n-type wafer quality
The Chinese module maker and the Australian National University utilized phosphorus diffusion gettering and another defect mitigation strategy to improve the quality of n-type wafers. The proposed process contributed to improve the material quality especially towards the tail-ends.
U.S. solar industry standards for solar supply chain transparency
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) submitted a draft industry standard to help companies comply with Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) traceability requirements for solar component imports.
Chinese solar cell prices stable in a quiet market
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.
Solar recycling’s glass ceiling
European industry association PV Cycle estimates a 10 MW solar site will eventually produce 700 tons of waste material. It is becoming increasingly clear that PV modules need end-of-life protocols – for the technology and material processing, and the regulatory environment.
Renewables share in India’s power generation mix to reach 35% by 2030: ICRA
Ratings agency ICRA projects the share of renewables (including hydro) in India’s power generation mix to rise to 35% by FY 2029-30, from 21% in FY 2024.
How ESG creates value for companies in the renewable energy industry
Companies that embed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their core strategies are better positioned for long-term resilience and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.
