Solar News from around the world for week 2 of June 2021

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/a-repair-tape-for-cracked-backsheets/
Backsheet failures in solar panels are a reasonably common
occurrence and affected panels frequently require replacement in a
process which has involved lengthy legal battles and severe
engineering challenges. DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, though, has
now brought to market a solution which promises an easy fix – a
Tedlar-based band-aid for modules.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/snec-2021-seraphim-eyes-growth-in-southeast-asia-australia-and-europe/
Module manufacturer Seraphim is aiming to build on a string of
recent supply deals to further increase shipments to markets
accross Southeast Asia, Australia and Europe.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/chinese-court-upholds-laminator-patent/
The Intermediate People’s Court in Hefei, China ruled that a tool produced
by Chinese company Qinhuangdao Visual Automation Co., Ltd. was in
conflict with rights granted under patent CN 101314270 B, held by Bürkle
and relating to its “multi-level multi daylight” laminator technology.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/renewables-contribute-50-7-to-spanish-electricity-grid-in-may/
Solar PV power systems contributed to 11.4% of Spain’s power mix
last month, setting a new record for monthly production, according
to new data from grid operator Red Eléctrica de España

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June7 , 2021
https://mercomindia.com/power-grid-acquires-two-transmission-projects/
State-owned power transmission company Power Grid Corporation of
India (PGCIL) has acquired two transmission projects – Fatehgarh Bhadla
Transco Limited and Sikar New Transmission Limited under Phase II, Part-
B, and C of the ‘transmission strengthening program’. Each of the projects
is to evacuate 8.1 GW of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan.
765 KV DC & 400KV DC lines for ISTS projects

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/pv-modules-degrade-less-in-nordic-climates/
Crystalline silicon PV modules operating in Nordic climates
degrade less than panels used in other latitudes and
climates according to a recent study conducted by the Institute
for Energy Technology at the University of Oslo.
0.1 to 0.2% degradation per year as compared to 0.5%
worldwide

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/singulus-to-supply-cnbm-with-cdte-production-equipment/
300MW MOU for cdte materials – eyeing GW capacity
Solar manufacturing technology provider Singulus Technologies
has signed a deal to supply China National Building Materials
Group (CNBM) with cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film solar
module production equipment.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.energetica-india.net/news/jinkosolar-launches-new-products-at-snec-2021
On the three days of SNEC Shanghai 2021 exhibition, solar
photovoltaic (PV) company Jinkosolar has unveiled several new
products standing-out for attention. Tiger Pro 415W is its first
400+ watt solar panel designed for residential market.
22.86% efficient 182mm TOPcon cells – 625Wp panels – 30yr
warranty

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/indian-manufacturer-orders-1-2-gw-solar-production-line/
1.2GW LINE – 210mm wafer capability- after that cells line
The 600 MW first phase of the fab will be commissioned by October,
according to the manufacturer. A memorandum of understanding
signed with Jinchen stipulates the installation of phase two will begin
as soon as the initial production capacity goes into operation.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/iefa-indias-rising-renewables-sector-could-make-coal-unviable/
That’s according to new research from the Institute for Energy
Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), which states that coal’s
current 68% share of India’s power mix will fall to 34% by 2040,
while solar’s share will rise to 31% compared with just 4% today.

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June 7, 2021

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June 7, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/cesl-signs-pacts-with-ladakh-meghalaya-expands-decentralized-solar-portfolio/
Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), has signed
two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two states of
India – Meghalaya and Union Territory of Ladakh amounting to
around 65 MW of decentralised solar, a CESL statement said
Solar pumps, lights, irrigation, water supply & jobs

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/australian-research-prompts-rethink-on-silicon-heterojunction-cell-production/
In recent years, significant research has been devoted to eliminating
defects in low-cost p-type silicon, so that it could start to match and
perhaps surpass the cost-to-efficiency ratios of the long-time hero of the
photovoltaic industry – PERC technology. However, a new review of
research into defect engineering in p-type wafers could reroute the path
to a silicon heterojunction takeover.

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June 7, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/west-bengal-plans-to-roll-out-electric-vehicles/
plans to have one million EVs combined across all segments during
the implementation period. The government is also planning to
develop 100,000 charging stations during this time frame.
Charging infra | Charging Accelerator|
DISCOM EV tariff capped at INR 6 / unit – slow & fast charge-
Hydrogen generation & use | Public EV mobility
R&D spending

June7 , 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/world-environment-day-guj-cm-launches-long-term-action-plan/
State Action Plan on Climate Change’ on the occasion of World
Environment Day with the aim of building a sustainable and
climate-resilient future through coordinated climate adaption
and mitigation planning by 2030 in collaboration with experts
from IIM Ahmedabad and IIT Gandhinagar, covering aspects
like renewable energy, energy conservation, forestry, coastal
areas, tribal areas, animal husbandry,agriculture,health.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/bengaluru-international-airport-achieves-net-energy-neutral-status-in-fy-2020-21/
The Kempegowda International Airport here has achieved net
energy neutral status in the Financial Year 2020-21 as part of its
sustainability goals, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL),
which operates the airport said.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/07/cleaning-solar-modules-with-sand-and-wind-on-mars/
Insight is a robotic lander designed by the U.S. National Aeronautics
and Space Administration and sent to Mars in 2018 to study the deep
interior of The Red Planet. Since it started operating, at around 344
million kilometers from the Earth, the lander has accumulated dust on
many of its parts, including the PV array that is crucial for repowering
its batteries and keeping the machine functioning

June 7, 2021
https://www.energetica-india.net/news/huawei-launches-full-series-of-comprehensive-off-grid-fuel-removal-
power-solution
Peng said electricity supplies are unbalanced around the world.
Currently, about 800 million people are living in mountainous
areas, islands, deserts, and other regions that have no access to
grid power. In these regions, a huge number of diesel
generators (D.G.s) are used for power generation

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June 7, 2021
https://www.energetica-india.net/news/sino-land-join-hands-with-hong-kong-university-of-science--technology-
to-strive-for-net-zero-carbon-by-2050
As part of its goal towards net zero emission by 2050 and to mark
World Environment Day 2021, Sino Group (the 'Group') announces
that Sino Land Company Ltd has joined the global pledge to support
the Business Ambition for 1.5°C, a United Nations led campaign
calling on businesses to set science-based targets aimed at limiting
global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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June 7, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/haryana-formulating-policy-to-manufacture-electric-vehicles-chautala/
The Haryana government will formulate a policy to manufacture
electric vehicles and convert petrol-diesel vehicles into electric
vehicles in the state for which suggestions will be invited after
consultation with vehicle manufacturers and industry experts,
deputy chief minister said here on Saturday.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/perovskite-solar-cell-with-19-1-efficiency-via-co2-doping/
The scientists described the common p-type doping process based
on oxygen as one of the key hurdles to remove to bring perovskite
closer to commercial production, as this technique is particularly
time consuming; often requiring at least several hours to spread
oxygen into a hole transporting layer of a perovskite cell.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/apple-in-talks-with-catl-byd-over-battery-supplies-for-its-electric-car-sources/
Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with China’s CATL and BYD
about the supply of batteries for its planned electric vehicle,
four people with knowledge of the matter said.
The discussions are subject to change and it is not clear if
agreements with either CATL or BYD will be reached, said the
people who declined to be named as the discussions are
private.

June8 , 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/simplifying-solar-cell-deposition/
A group of scientists led by the Technical University of Ilmenau in
Germany had these factors in mind when it looked at the
deposition of silicon dioxide (SiO2), which can be used as a
passivation layer or a protective layer in various types of silicon PV
cells. The group notes that plasma-enhanced chemical vapor
deposition (PECVD) is the most common process used with this
material, but requires both high temperatures and a vacuum.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/built-solar-assets-are-chronically-underperforming-and-modules-degrading-faster-than-
expected-research-finds/
Solar asset underperformance continues to worsen, with
projects “chronically underperforming” P99 estimates and
modules degrading faster than previously anticipated, risk
management firm kWh Analytics has found.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/arctech-lands-1gw-tracker-deal-with-rodina/
The solar tech company will supply trackers to Rodina’s projects in
North America, Central Asia and Eastern Europe over the next two
years, and both companies will work together on operations and
maintenance (O&M) services on future projects.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/alternus-energy-buys-majority-stake-in-solar-developer-and-om-provider-unisun/
Irish independent power producer Alternus Energy Group has
acquired a 60% stake in solar developer Unisun Energy, adding
250MW of PV projects in the Netherlands at various stages of
development to its portfolio.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/indian-highway-to-host-250-mw-solar-plant
GGGI is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization that
promotes sustainable economic growth in developing nations. In
2018, it entered into a partnership with MSRDC to support the
Indian highway project. GGGI has provided technical assistance,
investment due diligence, and debt structuring for the project.

June 8, 2021
Located in Shibushi city, the solar portfolio consists of three
plants — Shibushi Matsuyama 1, 2 and 3 — covering a total of
34,401 square metre (370,289 sq ft) on abandoned agricultural
land. Built under the solar sharing model, the plants allow the
farmland beneath to be used for agricultural purposes such as
the cultivation of pasture to be sold to nearby livestock
farmers.
https://www.eqmagpro.com/shizen-energy-completes-2-2-mw-of-solar-plants-in-japan/

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/the-hydrogen-stream-2-7-gw-of-operational-electrolyzer-capacity-
expected-for-europe-by-2025/
According to two new pieces of research, Europe is on track to reach
2.7 GW of operational hydrogen electrolyze capacity by 2025 and
most of this capacity is expected to be located in Germany.
Furthermore, three European gas associations have assessed the
competitiveness of the different transportation options for hydrogen
and have found it depends on the distance over which hydrogen is
transported, as well as on scale and end-use.

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June 8, 2021
The unveiled series TWIN 3.0 having power rating upto 550Wp
with efficiency 21.5% was a center of attrition between the
visitors. The series is being offered with 12 years of product
warranty and 30 years of the linear power warranty.
https://www.eqmagpro.com/renesola-unveiled-twin-3-0-series-of-modules-in-snec-2021/

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June 8, 2021
The projects – to be set up on a build, own, operate basis – will
be constructed in the states of Gujarat (which will host 317
MW), Bihar (109 MW), Rajasthan (84 MW), Madhya
Pradesh (83 MW), Chhattisgarh (71 MW), West Bengal (38
MW), Maharashtra (19 MW), Uttar Pradesh (15 MW), and
Punjab (4 MW).
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/indian-railways-tenders-740-mw-of-solar-on-its-vacant-land/

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/arctech-lands-1gw-tracker-deal-with-rodina/
The solar tech company will supply trackers to Rodina’s projects
in North America, Central Asia and Eastern Europe over the
next two years, and both companies will work together on
operations and maintenance (O&M) services on future
projects.

June8 , 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/sunport-claims-to-have-reconciled-back-contact-and-bifacial-conundrum/
The higher-spec Sunport C-Pro ‘super-high-power' panel combines
MWT and heterojunction tech for a claimed conversion rate of
22.8% and maximum panel output of up to 700 W.
the industry is still digesting the slew of new products which made
their debuts, including high-power tunnel-oxide, passivated
contact (TOPCon) and heterojunction (HJT) modules from Trina
Solar.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/bidders-participating-in-ireda-pli-bidding/

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June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/niti-aayog-releases-annual-plan-for-gradual-rollout-of-e20-ethanol/
The NITI Aayog on Monday released the annual plan for the gradual
rollout of E20 ethanol in the country which will result into saving
30,000 crore of foreign exchange per year among other benefits.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/12000-mw-cpsu-phase-ii-solar-project-scheme/
Earlier, the last date to submit the bids was 30th May. A VGF is
provided to cover the cost difference between domestic and
imported solar cells and modules. VGF will be released in two
tranches.

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June 8, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/bidders-go-to-court-over-lack-of-transparency/
Last week, the Delhi High Court directed the Government of India to
respond to a petition filed by domestic solar manufacturers, who
have requested the termination of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja
Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) tender, floated by
the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), in January 2021.

June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/scrap-privatisation-process-of-electricity-distribution-in-chandigarh-aipef-to-govt/
“All India Power Engineers’ Federation (AIPEF) has demanded
to scrap the bidding for privatisation of electricity in UT
Chandigarh in view of the interim order of Punjab and Haryana
High Court which puts brakes on privatisation process,” AIPEF
spokesperson V K Gupta said in a statement.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/australia-to-host-50-mwh-solar-hydro-plant-with-storage/
The project will demonstrate two new technologies: RayGen’s
patented PV Ultra and its electro-thermal storage technology,
for which a patent is pending. The company says these two
technologies “aim to disrupt the economics of solar+storage
while offering improved grid security and reliability.”

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June 8, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/nhpc-with-jkspdc-incorporates-a-joint-venture-company-ratle-hydroelectric-
power-corporation-limited/
The JVC has been incorporated on 01.06.2021 with NHPC and
Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Ltd
(JKSPDC) holding equity share of 51% and 49% respectively.
Ratle Hydoelectric Project (850 MW), is a Run of River Scheme
located on River Chenab, Kishtwar district, Union Territory of
Jammu and Kashmir.

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June 8, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/08/solar-powered-cold-storage-service/
Oorja Development Solutions, a decentralized solar solutions
provider, has launched solar-powered cold storage as a service
in the Indian state of Bihar. The “Oonnayan” cooling service
allows small farmers to store perishable horticulture produce on
a per-crate-per-day basis without paying any high upfront costs.

June 9 , 2021
https://mercomindia.com/manipur-tenders-50-mw-solar-project-%E2%82%B93-kwh-tariff/
The Manipur Renewable Energy Development Agency (MANIREDA)
has invited bids to set up a 50 MW grid-connected solar project at
Jiribam in Manipur. The ceiling tariff for the project has been set at
₹3 (~$0.041)/kWh.The Manipur State Power Distribution Company
Limited (MSPDCL) will enter into a power purchase agreement (PPA)
with the successful bidder for 25 years.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/09/northvolt-gets-cash-boost-to-expand-capacity-of-swedish-gigafactory-to-60-
gwh/
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is planning to raise $2.75 billion
through a private placement co-led by Swedish pension funds AP1, AP2,
AP3, AP4 and Omers Capital Markets and supported by existing investors
such as Goldman Sachs Asset Management and the Volkswagen Group.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/huawei-achieves-the-worlds-most-rigorous-energy-storage-standards-certified-by-tuv-rheinland-2/
Germany is an important energy storage market in Europe, and
leads the world in energy storage application, quality control, and
R&D. The 2PfG 2511 energy storage standard devised and issued
by TUV Rheinland, and the VDE-AR-E 2510-50 energy storage
system standard issued by VDE, are the first such standards to
conduct comprehensive assessments of energy storage systems.

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June 9, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/daily-news-wrap-up-tata-powers/
In line with its commitment and basis of the permission
granted by the MERC to provide 100 % ‘Green Power’ in March
2021, Tata Power initiated the process of empowering its
customers with sustainable ‘Green’ growth from April 2021.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/snec-2021-jiang-tai-on-the-role-of-insurance-to-offset-rising-materials-prices/
“A lot of our customers, they focus much on the price but some
of them might neglect the terms and conditions in case of big
catastrophe clause[s], so this is one thing they need to pay
much attention to, that is the special provisions and clauses
which may help them to get their money back,” , Leo Xiang said

June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/09/madrid-taxis-to-be-powered-by-solar-hydrogen/
The Professional Taxi Federation of Madrid has spearheaded the project,
which will progressively replace at least 1,000 traditional taxis with
hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2026. The initiative, which aims to
gradually decarbonize urban public mobility, involves an investment of
more than €100 million.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/cci-clears-tata-powers-acquisition-of-stakes-in-3-odisha-power-utilities/
The company is to buy the stakes in Western Electricity Supply
Company of Odisha (WESCO), Southern Electricity Supply Company
of Odisha Ltd (SOUTHCO) and Central Electricity Supply Company of
Odisha Ltd (CESCO). The deal comes after separate competitive
bidding processes initiated by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory
Commission. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has
approved the proposed combinations, according to a release issued
on Tuesday.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/sembcorp-industries-announces-inaugural-s400-million-green-bond-offering-to-support-its-
growing-renewables-portfolio/
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Financial
Services (SFS), Sembcorp has today priced the S$400,000,000
2.45 per cent. Green Bonds due 2031 comprising Series 001
under the S$3,000,000,000 Multicurrency Debt Issuance
Programme established by Sembcorp and SFS.

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June 9, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/solar-developer-and-ntpc-spar-over-gst-compensation-claim/
Renew Wind Energy (TN2) has filed a petition before the
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), seeking
clarification on a previous order it had passed on considering
goods and services tax (GST) as a ‘Change in Law’ event.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/iea-clean-energy-spending-in-developing-countries-must-hit-us1tr-to-reach-net-zero-by-2050/
A new report from the agency in collaboration with the World
Bank claims that investment in developing economies must rise
seven-fold from US$150 billion last year to more than US$1
trillion annually by 2030 as electricity consumption in those
regions continues to grow.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/09/solar-module-cooling-technique-based-on-multiple-phase-change-materials/
Researchers from the University of Baghdad and the University of
Garmian, in Iraq, and Brunel University London, in the United
Kingdom, have proposed to use multiple phase-change materials
(PCMs) for the passive cooling of solar modules.
PCMs are substances that absorb and release heat energy when
they change phase and are able to store and release large amounts
of latent heat over a defined temperature range.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/teslas-china-made-vehicle-sales-surge-29-in-may-auto-association/
Tesla’s China sales – accounting for nearly a third of its total sales – is
closely watched as a sign of the U.S. company’s health in its second-
biggest market, where the company has invested heavily and often
changed its own marketing playbook to attract customers.Tesla, which
makes it’s Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles in
Shanghai, exported 11,527 China-made vehicles in May.

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June 9, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/09/universal-electricity-access-by-2030-remains-a-distant-dream/
A report by five international NGOs into the progress of the various
aspects of sustainable development goal (SDG) seven has warned
efforts will have to be ramped up to achieve global access to
electricity for all, and the universal availability of clean
cooking facilities appears an even more unrealistic ambition.

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June 10, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/electric-vehicle-sales-set-to-rise-faster-than-ever-but-more-policy-action-needed-to-get-
on-track-for-net-zero/
Achieving that goal will require decisive further policy action on all
fronts, from accelerating electric car adoption, to expanding charging
networks, pushing for battery recycling and new regulations on heavy
trucks, as well as encouraging active modes of transport, such as cycling
and walking, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF)
latest annual Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO).

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June 11, 2021
A massive explosion was reported at a polysilicon factory in the city of
Shihezi in China’s Xinjiang region. The plant produces raw materials for
polysilicon used in the production of solar modules.The factory belongs
to the Hoshine Silicon Industry, which stated that the fire broke out at
the second phase trial production line at the finished product packaging
workshop of the sealing plant.
https://mercomindia.com/explosion-hoshine-polysilicon-china-threatens-supply/

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June 9, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/rajasthan-electronics-floats-tender/
Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL), a joint
venture between the government of India and the Rajasthan
government, has invited bids to procure 200,000
multicrystalline solar cells of wattage output 4.62W.

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June 10, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/baywa-r-e-to-launch-pilot-solar-plus-hydrogen-project-in-netherlands/
Renewables group BayWa r.e. and its Dutch subsidiary GroenLeven
have partnered with Netherlands energy network operator
Alliander to build a pilot green hydrogen project powered with a
50MWp solar farm.The companies launched the SinneWetterstof
Hydrogen Pilot Project in Autumn 2020, and expect it to come
online later this year.

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June 10, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/greece-to-seek-investors-for-700-megawatt-battery-storage-in-autumn-minister/
Greece aims to reach a 35% share of renewables in final energy
consumption by 2030, up from about 20% last year, as it plans
to shut down all but one of its coal-fired plants by 2023 to help
reduce carbon emissions and cut dependence on fossil fuel.
The country will also look to produce hydrogen, Skrekas said,
adding that a “road map” on the technology will be announced
in July.

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June 10, 2021
The United States installed 910 MWh of new energy storage
systems in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021 – an increase of 252%
over Q1 2020, making it the biggest Q1 jump so far for the
storage market in the country.The latest figures were released
in the ‘U.S. Energy Storage Monitor’ published by Wood
Mackenzie and the US Energy Storage Association (ESA).
https://mercomindia.com/us-energy-storage-market-q1-2021/

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June 10, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/queensland-aims-to-supercharge-more-renewables-projects-with-au2bn-jobs-fund/
Queensland will invest AU$2 billion (US$1.55 billion) on renewables and
hydrogen jobs to support the Australian state’s economic recovery from
COVID-19 and help it deliver on its 50% clean energy target by 2030.
Announcement of the ‘Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs
Fund’ was described by Queensland’s premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, as a
“watershed moment” for the state’s economic development.

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June 10, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/indigenous-peoples-urge-harvard-to-scrap-solar-geoengineering-project/
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, scientists and
environmentalists opposed to “solar geoengineering” praised
the bid to halt research into an artificial global sunshade,
announced at an online conference by the Saami Council
representing reindeer herders in the Nordic nations and Russia.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://www.pv-tech.org/us-round-up-hecate-energy-plans-new-york-states-largest-pv-plant-orbital-energy-wins-
epc-contract-for-arkansas-project/
US renewables developer Hecate Energy has filed plans to
construct a 500MW solar project in upstate New York,
representing the first application submitted under the state’s new
permitting process for large-scale clean energy projects.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/regulator-allows-partial-credit-adjustment/
Bramhacorp had filed a petition, seeking adjustment of open
access credit units for June 2016, September 2017, July 2018,
and October 2019, and extend the credits in the subsequent
month’s energy bills.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/chhattisgarh-floats-tender-15000-batteries/
The Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency
(CREDA) has invited bids to procure 15,000 low-maintenance lead-acid
batteries with a five-year on-site warranty for solar applications of
different capacities in the state. The contract will also include the buy-
back option for used batteries.The last date to submit the bids is July 7,
2021, and the bids will be opened on July 8.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/renewables-giant-jumps-in-debut-after-biggest-2021-china-ipo/
The unit of China Three Gorges Corp. saw its shares climb to 3.82 yuan
apiece in trading Thursday on the Shanghai stock exchange, from its IPO
price of 2.65 yuan.The company’s listing, the year’s biggest in China, has
been eagerly awaited. It raised 22.7 billion yuan ($3.6 billion) in a May
offering that was 78 times oversubscribed. China Three Gorges said
proceeds from the offering would be used to help fund offshore wind
power projects and replenish liquidity.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/seci-releases-%E2%82%B94-91-billion-to-solar-wind-developers/
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) paid around ₹4.91
billion (~$67.3 million) to solar and wind developers for the
power it purchased in April 2021, mentions the data released
by the nodal agency. These disbursements accounted for 90.4%
of the total amount disbursed by the agency during the month.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/10/france-may-reach-between-70-and-208-gw-of-pv-by-2050/
The document includes the results of a consultation that RTE launched
in January for which it received 4,000 responses from institutions,
groups and individuals. Six scenarios allowing for the achievement of
carbon neutrality by 2050 were outlined and, for each of them, the RTE
analysts considered an expected decrease in energy consumption and
an increase in the share of electricity and the use of renewable energy

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/10/dutch-grid-company-notifies-further-lengthy-bottlenecks/
Tennet announced today on its website it had formally notified
regulator Autoriteit voor Consument en Markt (ACM) that with the
region already hosting around 1.5 GW of solar and wind generation
capacity, the remaining 980 MW of transmission capacity has been
accounted for by signed bids for contracted transmission.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/almm-solar-developers-worried-module-makers-unconcerned/
Only manufacturers enlisted in ALMM can supply to the
projects tendered by the government agencies. On March 10
this year, the Ministry released the first list of module
manufacturers. For tenders issued after April 10, 2021,
developers have to procure modules only from the list of
module manufacturers enlisted under ALMM.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 10, 2021
https://mercomindia.com/greenjoules-raises-blue-ashva-capital/
Pune-based biofuel company Greenjoules has raised ₹330 million
(~$4.52 million) in a ‘Series A’ round of funding from Blue Ashva
Capital through its Blue Ashva Sampada Fund.Blue Ashva Capital is an
investment firm based out of Singapore and India, backing sustainable
and profitable businesses that solve challenges in food and agriculture,
energy and environment, health and wellness, and money and finance.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/11/investigating-all-manganese-flow-batteries/
Flow batteries present an attractive alternative to lithium-ion in
stationary storage, offering longer lifetimes and lower
degradation. Since the batteries aren’t suitable for electric
vehicles or consumer electronics, the market size is much smaller
than lithium-ion. Flow batteries, however, are gaining market
share in stationary storage projects designed to support regional
grids and boost consumption of renewables generated power.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/11/maldives-launch-tender-for-40-mw-40-mwh-of-storage/
The Maldives‘ Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and
Technology has launched the pre-qualification phase of a tender for
the deployment of two large-scale storage systems with a combined
capacity of 40 MW/40 MWh across 22 islands.
One of the two projects, with a planned capacity of 24 MW/24
MWh, is expected to provide power to the following locations: S.
Hithadhoo, S. Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo, Gn. Fuvahmulah, GDh.
Thinadhoo, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi, B. Eydhafushi and Lh. Hinnavaru.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
Agrivoltaics are a very practical and advantageous alternative
to large-scale solar, specifically in places where there are land-
use constraints or needs for rural economic development, she
explains. Differences in costs related to ground-mounted solar
can typically be attributed to the raised racking systems or
additional fencing, but these upfront investments in specialized
hardware are eventually recovered as agrivoltaic systems
produce dual-revenue streams.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/11/where-appropriate-agrivoltaics-can-certainly-be-a-viable-and-meaningful-
alternative-to-large-scale-solar/

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/ikea-to-help-suppliers-in-india-2-other-markets-transit-to-100-renewable-power/
Presently, IKEA has implemented 51 per cent renewable energy
consumption in its stores, offices, warehouses, factories, and
other operations.“The goal is to reach 100 per cent renewable
electricity in 2025 and by 2030 secure that all remaining energy,
such as heating and cooling, in renewable as well,” it said.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/manhattan-solar-partners-llc-to-build-the-largest-renewable-powered-cryptocurrency-mining-
data-center-in-the-united-states/
The crypto data centers are expected to break ground in Q3
2021 and projected to begin operations in Q4 2021. Manhattan
Solar Partners’ clients plan to move existing international and
domestic operations to Texas to take advantage of the
renewable energy in a pro-business environment.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.eqmagpro.com/vietnam-gives-nod-to-500-mw-solar-project-at-hpp-site-report/
Construction works are slated to begin in the second quarter of
next year, with the solar park expected to be switched on in the
closing quarter of 2023.At present, two PV plants totalling 84
MWp are operating in the Gia Lai province. Two more projects
of 74 MWp in total have already secured clearance, while 654
MWp are in the planning stages, according to the report.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/11/pure-sulfide-cigs-solar-cell-with-15-2-efficiency/
Pure sulfide chalcopyrite, Cu(In,Ga)S2, is a promising
semiconductor material with a bandgap between 1.5 and 2.4 eV,
which has already been used to build single-junction and tandem
solar cells. Thus far, however, this material has found limited
applications in the development of thin-film PV devices, due to
the difficulty of reducing voltage losses that occur in the bulk and
at their interfaces.

WWW.SOLAROCTA.COM
June 11, 2021
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2021/06/11/electricity-derivatives-to-offer-power-offtake-certainty-for-investors-in-india/
The introduction of derivatives in India’s short-term power
market will make it easier for renewable project developers to
enter into offtake arrangements with state-owned distribution
companies (discoms), according to a new briefing note from
the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
(IEEFA).

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