Water-draining clamp for solar panels
India’s Prasham Greens has designed water-draining clamps to drain the water accumulated on the edges of the solar panels after rains and water-based cleaning.
Japanese provider launches new aluminum cables for PV systems
Japan-based GBP said its new cables are complying with several international standards. It claims the cables have an antitheft function, as they should discourage copper thieves from approaching a PV system.
Magenta Mobility unveils EV charger with 12 outputs
Magenta Mobility has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charger that can charge 12 EVs simultaneously. The charger is especially suited for charge point operators, fleet operators, community parking bays, and residential complexes.
Germany launches 33 kW prototype highway PV system
Germany has deployed a 33 kW prototype highway PV system in collaboration with Austria and Switzerland. The system aims to harness solar energy from highway infrastructure.
WindStream launches hybrid wind-solar street light system
Telangana-based WindStream Energy Technologies has launched a hybrid wind-solar street light system for hilly, coastal, and rural areas.
Italian supplier unveils new PV garden system
Italy’s Giulio Barbieri has developed a solar pergola for gardens that can be combined with battery storage, offering 3 kW to 5 kW of power and a storage capacity of 5 kWh.
The Hydrogen Stream: China starts world’s biggest solar-to-hydrogen site
China’s Sinopec has switched on the world’s largest solar-to-hydrogen project in Xinjiang, while India has unveiled a new plan to incentivize green hydrogen and electrolyzer production.
Green Gravity links with miner to fast track gravity energy storage tech
Australian renewable energy startup Green Gravity has teamed with underground mining contractor RUC to accelerate the commercialisation of its gravitational energy storage technology which rests on moving weighted objects through disused mine shafts.
Torrent starts blending green hydrogen in city gas distribution network
Torrent has started a pilot project to blend green hydrogen with natural gas in the city gas distribution (CGD) network of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Sodium-ion vs lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries remain the preferred choice for electric mobility applications in India due to their higher energy density, well-established infrastructure, and safety record. However, the development of sodium-ion batteries continues, and they may have potential advantages in terms of cost and environmental impact, making them a promising alternative in the future.
