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Solar Panel Reduced by 50% Weight with Glass Replaced by Plastic

published: 2021-09-24 9:30
Can one lift up a piece of solar panel simply with one hand? Dutch solar startup Solarge has replaced the glass layer on solar panels with reinforced plastic, which managed to cut down 50% of the weight, and does not impact the conversion efficiency of the solar panels. ...  more

Indian solar manufacturers release high-output modules

published: 2021-09-23 17:57
Indian solar manufacturers insluding Adani Solar, Jakson, Premier Energies, Vikram Solar, Waaree and other Indian manufacturers are showcasing their high-output modules ranging from 500 W to over 600 W at this year’s Renewable Ene...  more

Japanese Government Plans to Mandate PV Installations on New Homes

published: 2021-09-23 9:30
In Japan, a draft proposal on green building requirements was recently approved at a government-sponsored panel meeting, according to reporting by news agencies based in the country and elsewhere. The proposal calls for a tightened energy efficiency standard that will be applicable to new residential buildings starting in 2025. ...  more

India installed 521 MW rooftop PV in the second quarter

published: 2021-09-22 17:31
India reached a cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity of 6.1 GW at the end of June 2021 with the addition of 521 MW rooftop PV in the second quarter (Q2) of the year. The Q2 2021 addition is a 53% increase compared to 341 MW...  more

South African miner tenders 70 MW solar plant

published: 2021-09-22 17:27
Exxaro Resources wants to generate clean electricity for its Grootegeluk site in Limpopo province and has opened a tender for the EPC and operations contract. Companies have until October 19 to bid to install and operate the plann...  more