SAN FRANCISCO: JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE:JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that it has been ranked “Overall High Achiever” in the 2020 PV Module Index Report (“PVMI 2020”) published by the Renewable Energy Testing Center (“RETC”). JinkoSolar received this distinction […]
Wood finishes work on Shell’s Middle Eastern solar plant
Wood, the global consulting and engineering company, recently completed its role as owner’s engineer on Oman Shell’s first utility-scale, photovoltaic (PV) solar project in the Middle East, designed to cut emissions from industrial activities. The development will supply renewable electricity to a large ferrochrome production facility, displacing the equivalent gas-fired power generation taken from the […]
BCD on solar PV cells to support OEMs: ICRA
New Delhi: Imposition of basic customs duty (BCD) on imported solar PV cells and modules will support domestic OEMsm, ICRA said in a note. Earlier, the Centre had approved a proposal to impose a BCD of 25 per cent on imported solar PV cells and 40 per cent on imported solar PV modules, with effect […]
Masdar to pursue large-scale PV projects in Asia through deal with Petronas
Masdar has signed an agreement with Malaysian state-owned energy firm Petronas to explore the development of large-scale solar projects in Asia and the Middle East. A new memorandum of understanding will see the two companies work together to participate in solar and wind opportunities for utilities as well as commercial and industrial customers, with a […]
PCE of solar panels improved by lower temperatures
Solar panels will generate more electricity over their lifetime if operating temperatures are lowered by a few degrees, researchers at KAUST have shown. The solar power conversion efficiency (PCE) of a panel decreases as it gets hotter and finding ways of keeping them cool could improve the return on investment of solar power systems. KAUST […]
Jetion Solar Releases New Jeniüs Pro Max Series PV Modules
Recently , the world’s leading professional photovoltaic manufacturer CNBM Junxin Technology Co., Ltd. officially announced the launch of its self-developed new Jeniüs Pro Max series monocrystalline modules Jeniüs Pro Max series single crystal component is in the building materials Jun Xin developed Jeniüs efficient series of third generation products, in the continuation of circular ribbon […]
Saudi Authority launches “Shamsi” to evaluate feasibility of solar PV systems in homes
“Shamsi” helps consumers find out the estimated cost and install a small 2MW solar PV system in their house connected to the main electricity grid. Saudi Arabia’s Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority has launched the “Shamsi” portal, which provides a platform for consumers to evaluate the economic feasibility and estimated costs of installing a small […]
Tender Results : Andhra Pradesh 6.4 GW Solar Tender Won by Torrent, Adani, NTPC and Shirdi Sai Electricals
Reverse auction has been conducted by Andhra Pradesh Green Energy Corporation Limited as per the terms and conditions of RFS for the 6400 MW solar Photo-Voltaic bids at 10 locations. The following are the results of the reverse auction. Final Letter of Award will be granted subject to the outcome of WP 674 of 2021 […]
Sungrow Adds 95 MWac of PV Installations to Its Kazakhstan Portfolio
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan: Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, announced that 95 MWac of 1500V medium-voltage central inverter solutions were operational well in Total Eren’s two solar PV projects in Kazakhstan to fully support the Central Asian renewable ambition. A Closer Look at the Landmark Plants The two solar projects, which are a […]
Western Australia’s rooftop PV expansion set to displace large-scale solar
Rooftop PV is set to be the fastest-growing form of new capacity in Western Australia (WA), with renewable energy forecast to reach a minimum of 70% generation capacity by 2040, a new roadmap for the state reveals. Called the Whole of System Plan, the blueprint provides a 20-year outlook on the future of WA’s main […]