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With 50 GW Additions, Solar Momentum Strong In US in 2024

The United States installed a record-breaking 50 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood […]

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Safety Engineer – Solar EPC

The Safety Engineer is responsible for managing the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of solar EPC projects, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards, government regulations, and industry best practices. The role requires collaboration with various teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction teams, to minimize risks and create a safe working environment Key Responsibilities:- Safety […]

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QA/QC Engineer (Civil) – Solar EPC

Responsibilities:- Quality Assurance & Inspection:- Develop and implement QA/QC procedures for civil works in solar power plant Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with civil engineering standards, project specifications, and safety regulations. Perform material testing for concrete, steel, soil, and aggregates as per IS codes and industry standards. Ensure proper execution of foundation works, RCC […]

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Solar Project Manager

Responsibilities:- Drive execution of the projects, keeping them on schedule and on budget, while maintaining relationships with clients, stakeholders, and vendors. Maintain top quality customer service with clients and all Manage project budgets, schedules and other information utilizing Office 365 systems, Wrike, etc. Evaluate installer’s progress reports with an eye toward managing project Present project […]

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MNRE: Solar Cells Made With ‘Blue Wafers’ Won’t Qualify As DCR

In a latest move, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) clarified that domestically manufactured solar cells which are produced using ‘blue wafers’ would not qualify under Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) norms. The ministry issued a formal notification today in this regard. Blue Wafers refer to diffused wafers, usually imported in India from other […]

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US Faced $5,720/MWdc/Year Potential Revenue Solar Asset Loss

In 2024, solar assets in the United States faced an average potential revenue loss of $5,720 per MWdc per year, Raptor Maps’ Power Loss dataset revealed. It attributed this to equipment-related underperformance. It said that this marked a 15% increase from 2023 and a 214% surge over the past five years. Raptor Maps’ Power Loss […]

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Startup Focused On Stabilising Solar Heavy Grids Raises $15 Million

Brisbane, Queensland based Australian technology group EcoJoule Energy,  has raised $15 million to power its expansion into the UK, Europe and South East Asia. The battery storage company promises to address the challenges posed by thr addition of solar power through households to the grid with its power management products and software. Founded in 2014 […]

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Australia Set for Solar With 8 Hour BESS Backup

Australian Infrastucture investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has announced plans to pioneer a global market first in advanced long duration energy storage solution developed in a technical collaboration with CATL, the world’s leading battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer. The groundbreaking storage solution, believed to be the world’s first genuine 8-hour battery at more than double […]

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Herbicide Use in Solar Parks Poses New Ecological Risks

By-Gowthami Subramaniam When a 40-acre solar park came up in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district last year, residents of a colony bordering the solar park, were unaware of the potential consequences. Now, they are increasingly troubled by the strong smell and possible health risks of herbicides that the park is using for weed control. “We smell […]

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