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AISMA Announces 60 GW Milestone for Solar Manufacturing In India

The All India Solar Manufacturers Association (AISMA) has announced a historic milestone for the industry in India – an annual installed capacity of 60 GW of high-end solar module manufacturing in India. This marks a significant increase in capacity over the last few years, from less than 10 GW of low-wattage Polysilicon modules in FY […]

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Masdar To Expand in Saudi with 1.1 GW & Azerbaijan with 500 MW Projects

Led by Abu Dhabi based renewable energy firm, Masdar, EDF Renewables, and Saudi conglomerate Nesma Company have joined hands with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development of a solar plant with capacity of 1100 MW. When it is operational, the Al Henakiyah solar power project will supply power to over 190,000 homes […]

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Changes In BIPV Components Can Hike PV Efficiency By 4.5%: Study

A recent research report on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) and its impact in cooling roofs shed light on several interesting facts. The research was undertaken by the researchers from the University of South Wales (Australia) and Calcutta University. The study demonstrated the growing significance of rooftop-integrated photovoltaic systems (PVs) in the solar energy landscape. The study […]

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CATL and Quinbrook In Agreement for 10 GWh Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems

CATL and Quinbrook have announced the signing of a Global Framework Agreement in stationary storage with the aim to deploy 10GWh+ of CATL’s advanced storage solutions over the next five years,underlining their focus on using advanced storage solutions to meet energy transition goals. The long-term partnership includes the design, optimization, and supply of the most […]

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PVEL Updates Extended Reliability Testing Program

PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), the leading independent test lab for the downstream solar industry and member of the Kiwa Group, has announced upgrades to the company’s suite of extended reliability and performance tests, the Product Qualification Program (PQP). PVEL established the PQP in 2012 to provide empirical data for PV module benchmarking and project-level energy […]

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Haryana Releases Draft Solar Policy, Aims To Install 6GW RE Power

The Haryana New and Renewable Energy Department has published its latest draft Solar Policy 2023. It has asked the stakeholders concerned to submit their opinion on the same within the next one month. In the latest draft note, the state renewable department aimed to install a cumulative 6000 Megawatt (MW) by 2030 in Haryana.   The agency […]

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World Bank Backs Himachal Power Sector with USD 200mn

The Government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank have joined hands for a project valued at USD 200 million to enhance power sector reforms in the state. The project aspires to augment the share of renewable energy (RE) in the power mix of Himachal Pradesh, which has set sights on adding 10,000 MW of […]

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Custom-made Vehicles from Mahindra for Amazon’s EV Fleet Program

Amazon has introduced its global last mile fleet program in India. In a first such global initiative for the firm, the fleet will boast 100% electric vehicles (EVs), Amazon EV Fleet Program. The program will facilitate 300 Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) to lease a fleet of tailored three-wheeler electric vehicles through a fleet management firm. […]

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EU Solar Market Faces Challenges From China and US: ESIA Report

The European Union’s (EU) industry association body, the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA), released a report that evaluates factors that can contribute to the de-risking and scaling up of Europe’s solar PV manufacturing.  The alliance evaluates the factors affecting European industries, aiming to achieve the goal of 30 GW of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2025 and the EU’s […]

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