US, China dominate solar investment
China and the United States consistently attract the most annual solar investments. Together, they have received about 50% of all solar investments since 2015, according to a new report by the International Solar Alliance.
India’s PV module exports to US set to increase until 2025
IEEFA and JMK Research say that Indian solar module manufacturers will continue to sell products in the US market until July 2024. However, exports could stagnate in 2025 and decline from 2027 due to domestic capacity development under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Panasonic introduces residential solar kits
Panasonic Life Solutions India has introduced easy-to-install residential solar kits in India. These kits feature BIS- and IEC-certified solar modules and inverters, along with a mobile app-based energy monitoring system for hassle-free maintenance.
Waaree Energies secures 200 MW solar module supply contract with Engie India
Waaree Energies has agreed to supply 200 MW of its AHNAY 545 Wp bifacial modules to an Engie India PV project in India.
India’s SJVN to build membrane-based floating solar pilot
SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SGEL) plans to develop a 2 MW floating solar pilot project with Ocean Sun’s membrane-based floater technology.
NTPC, Engineers India agree to partner on CCUS, green hydrogen
NTPC’s NETRA R&D center and Engineers India Ltd. (EIL) have agreed to collaborate on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), green hydrogen, and green ammonia.
Loom Solar unveils 16BB bifacial TOPCon module
India’s Loom Solar has launched new bifacial TOPCon solar modules with peak power output of 575 Wp and a front-side conversion efficiency rating of up to 22.3%.
Reliance begins trials of swappable EV batteries
Reliance Industries recently showcased its swappable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for electric two-wheelers. The batteries can be charged through the grid or with solar to run home appliances.
RenewSys unveils 600 W TOPCon solar module with 23.26% efficiency
Mumbai-based RenewSys has launched the Deserv Extreme series of bifacial dual-glass solar modules based on TOPCon technology. The modules are available in peak power outputs of 560 W to 600 W, with front-side efficiencies of up to 23.26%
Axitec to set up 600 MW of pilot solar module lines in India
Axitec Energy India has announced the establishment of 600 MW of pilot solar module lines in India. CEO Tanmoy Duari told pv magazine that 300 MW of the planned capacity in Gujarat and another 300 MW in Tamil Nadu will produce n-type TOPCon solar modules. Production will start in the first quarter of 2024.
