India added 25.3 GW of solar module and 11.6 GW cell capacity in 2024, says Mercom
Domestic manufacturers added 25.3 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity in 2024, taking the nation’s panel capacity to 90.9 GW as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Perovskite tandem provider integrates with existing solar manufacturing lines
While many perovskite developers pursue a 2-terminal format, which poses design and production constraints, Caelux uses a 4-terminal approach that bypasses technical challenges.
SCCL seeks consultant for 137 MW of solar
State-owned coal miner Singareni Collieries Co. Ltd (SCCL) is seeking project management consultancy (PMC) services for setting up a cumulative 137 MW AC of solar power capacity across its six different sites.
South Africa targeting up to 5 GW of new renewables per year
The South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) aims to deploy at least 3 GW of new renewables per year, increasing to 5 GW by 2030, while creating 25,000 jobs in the country’s renewable energy and storage sectors.
KPI Green terminates 66.2 MW C&I hybrid power project
KPI Green announced termination of a 66.2 MW hybrid plant order from Sai Bandhan Infinium over change in project technical requirement post receipt of order.
PV module recycling tech based on electrohydraulic shockwave fragmentation
An international research team has developed a new machine that utilizes shockwaves to separate the different materials of a solar PV module. Chemical processes can be further used to extract silicon and silver. Results show the recovery of more than 99.5% of the original weight of the panels.
Hero Future Energies secures PPA for 120 MW renewable-plus-storage project, signs green hydrogen MoU
Hero Future Energies has secured a power purchase agreement with SJVN to develop a renewable energy project backed with storage to supply 120 MW firm and dispatchable power. It has also signed an agreement for a $200 million green hydrogen production plant in Vietnam.
Jindal (India) launches Al-Zn coated steel coils for solar module mounting structures
Jindal (India) Ltd has launched Jindalume line of aluminium-zinc (Al-Zn) coated coils designed for solar module mounting structures.
Tata Power to install 100 MW battery energy storage system in Mumbai
Tata Power will install a 100 MW battery energy storage system to facilitate peak load management in Mumbai’s power network. It will implement the system across ten strategically located sites in Mumbai, centrally monitored and controlled from its power system control center.
Acme Group targets INR 10,000 crore revenue from solar cell, module manufacturing business by 2030
Acme Group plans to scale the manufacturing capacity of its recently commissioned 1.2 GW solar module factory as well as establish a PV cell facility under its new business entity Acme Renewable Equipment Manufacturing.
