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For Solar Cell Makers, TOPCon Is More Viable Than HJT: Bharat Bhut, Goldi Solar

With the advent of new and advanced solar cell technologies globally, different solar module and solar cell manufacturers have jumped onto the bandwagon to introduce more efficient technologies. With TOPCon and Heterojunction Technology (HJT) competing over their average effectiveness, Indian solar cell manufacturers find TOPCon more commercially viable for solar cell manufacturers compared to HJT […]

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35 PV+Battery Hybrid Plants Achieved Commercial Operations in US in 2022: Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab has released a report on “Utility-Scale Solar, 2023′ presenting an analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants. The report shares details on the capacities exceeding 5 MWAC or of 5 MWAC or less, which also includes residential rooftop systems. Trends […]

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India Had No Offshore Wind Capacity Installation As Of May 2023: GWEC

The ‘GWEC Global Offshore Wind 2023’ report cites that for fulfilling demand for large offshore wind, and turbine installation of vessels requires trained workforce with adequate operational knowhow for regional cooperation in the APAC Asia–Pacific region. The study finds that its timely deployment will foster cooperation especially in new markets such as India, the Philippines, […]

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MERC Allows Tata Power Extension On SCOD For Its Hybrid Plants

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC), in its latest judgment, allowed the Tata Power Green Energy (TPGEL) extension on its Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for two solar-wind hybrid projects. It included the 225 Megawatt (MW) hybrid project at Bikaner district in Rajasthan and a 98.05 MW hybrid plant in Maharashtra.  The hybrid renewable energy generator […]

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Confirmware’s Automatic String Repair Machine Reduces Cell Breakages By 0.5%

In the fast-paced world of solar module manufacturing, the efficiency and reliability of the production process plays a vital role in delivering high-quality solar modules. One of the critical challenges faced by manufacturers is the breakage of cells in lines, which can significantly impact the yield and overall performance of the solar modules. Eliminating challenges […]

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JSW Forges Partnership with Confirmware for 1.3 GW Turnkey PV Module Line

Confirmware, a solar module manufacturing equipment provider, has recently signed a contract with JSW, one of India’s largest conglomerates. This collaboration involves the installation of a massive 1.3 GW turnkey module line. This state-of-the-art manufacturing line will equip JSW with the capacity to produce high-quality solar modules at an unprecedented scale complemented by Confirmware’s cutting-edge […]

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Germany’s 1Komma5° To Set Up 5 GW TOPCon Plant

Hamburg-based energy startup 1Komma5°, which prides itself on making modules using Made in Germany polysilicon, has announced plans for a 5 GW tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) module assembly plant in Germany.\ Founded in 2021, 1Komma5° successfully rolled out the first of its modules at the end of 2022. For its software application, 1Komma5° secured […]

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NLCIL Wins its Largest Renewable Energy Project of 810 MW in RRVUNL Tender

CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal, NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has emerged as a successful bidder for 810 MW grid connected solar photovoltaic power projects in a tender floated by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). The said capacity is to be set up in 2000 MW Pugal Solar Park […]

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