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Maharashtra to provide additional subsidy to EWS for rooftop solar panels

Maharashtra to provide additional subsidy to EWS for rooftop solar panels

MUMBAI: In a bid to promote rooftop solar power in economically weaker sections (EWS) of society in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnasiv government will bring a new policy in a fortnight. The state government will give subsidies to purchase solar panels on line of the central government’s “PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana” to consumers from weaker

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EWEC issues request for proposals for 1.5 GW solar project

EWEC issues request for proposals for 1.5 GW solar project

Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) has invited 16 companies and consortia to submit proposals for a 1.5 GW solar project in the Al Dhafra region, with responses due by the second quarter of this year. January 9, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Solarpanal355, Pixabay EWEC is accepting proposals from qualified companies to develop

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Silfab Solar lands multi-year partnership with Pivot Energy for commercial PV modules

Silfab Solar lands multi-year partnership with Pivot Energy for commercial PV modules

Wrapped Silfab Solar panels (Credit: Silfab Solar) Ontario-based Silfab Solar, a photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer, has announced a 350 megawatt (MW) supply agreement with Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider and independent power producer. The multi-year partnership is the latest supply agreement for Silfab as it prepares to operate its newest and most advanced

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Borosil on the impacts of India’s solar glass antidumping duties

Borosil on the impacts of India’s solar glass antidumping duties

While waiting for the outcome of a hearing with stakeholders, PV Tech Premium spoke to Kheruka about the numbers and how a ministry communication error may have impacted media reports. The Ministry of Finance’s decision to impose provisional duties is aimed at curbing what Kheruka describes as a “tsunami of imports”. The duty provides interim

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Silfab Solar, Pivot Energy sign 350MW module supply agreement

Silfab Solar, Pivot Energy sign 350MW module supply agreement

Latest Silfab Solar will supply its 580 XM+ modules to Pivot Energy. Image: Silfab Solar. US PV manufacturer Silfab Solar has signed a 350MW module supply agreement with independent power producer (IPP) Pivot Energy. Over a two-year period, Silfab will provide US-made modules starting from the second quarter of 2025. The modules will be used

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Trina Solar sets 25.44% fully passivated HJT solar module efficiency record

Trina Solar sets 25.44% fully passivated HJT solar module efficiency record

Latest This is the latest record for Trina Solar which set a 27.08% efficiency on n-type Cz-Si HJT solar cell last December. Image: Trinasolar. Chinese PV manufacturer Trina Solar has set a 25.44% module efficiency record with a solar total passivation (TOPAS) heterojunction (HJT) PV module. The results were independently confirmed by the PV calibration

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Vertical rooftop PV performs better than conventional rooftop solar under the snow

Vertical rooftop PV performs better than conventional rooftop solar under the snow

A case study analysis by Norway’s Over Easy Solar has found that vertical rooftop solar panels outperform conventional rooftop PV systems during snowy months. Energy yield was up to 30% higher in the winter months in Norway, according to the company. January 8, 2025 Lior Kahana Vertical rooftop solar panels outperform conventional systems during snowy

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Baseus launches solar-powered S2 security camera at CES 2025

Baseus launches solar-powered S2 security camera at CES 2025

Image: Baseus Baseus has announced the launch of its S2 solar-powered security camera, which features solar tracking technology, advanced motion detection, and a wire-free design. The S2 ($149) builds on the foundation laid by the Baseus S1 Pro, which introduced features like a rotating solar panel and advanced AI motion detection. While the S1 Pro

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