PV aluminium extrusion: In this week's survey sample, the operating rate of PV frame enterprises consolidated on a strong note. Affected by the expected implementation of the US Section 232 PV new regulation, policy-driven advance stockpiling demand was mainly concentrated in the upstream solar...
As industries worldwide look for ways to reduce emissions without compromising competitiveness, the future of industrial heat is becoming a critical question. In this exclusive interview for Mine to Market, Rod highlighted how solar steam could transform energy-intensive alumina refining by...
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Several Indian solar manufacturers, having delved into solar module and cell production, are now expanding into in-house aluminium frame manufacturing, a crucial component of solar modules. Among them, Premier Energies, a prominent producer of solar modules and cells, has pledged an investment of...
Servotech Power Systems Limited (SPSL) has secured a contract for a 2-megawatt (MW) on-grid solar project from the Uttar Pradesh Government. According to the company's statement, the project has been awarded by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). Image Source-...
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University researchers have designed an anti-reflective coversheet filament that can be used by a 3D printer for photovoltaic (PV) modules. The cover sheet is entrenched on cyclic-olefin copolymers (COC), with added aluminium oxide (Al2O3) or better known as alumina...
Assan Alüminyum, a leading global producer of flat-rolled aluminium, has enhanced its sustainability initiatives by acquiring a solar power plant in Karaman. Spanning 11.37 hectares, the facility boasts a clean energy generation capacity of 10 MWp, underscoring the company's dedication to renewable...
On September 26th, the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-awaited 20MW photovoltaic project was held at the Sichuan Zhongfu factory area. This ambitious project will utilise approximately 180,000 square meters of rooftop space from the Sichuan Zhongfu factory, with a total investment of around RMB...
Insolation Energy (INA Solar), an Indian solar energy provider and manufacturer, announced the establishment of a 3 GW photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The company specialises in developing, engineering, and deploying solar PV modules and aims to...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s comprehensive Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) for the aluminium processing industry rebounded in September above the 50 mark since May. It recorded a month-on-month surge of 18.1 per cent, driven by the PMIs of aluminium plate/sheet and strip,...
On September 10, Liu Jicheng, Deputy General Manager of Guiyang Institute, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Guangxi Huasheng New Material Co., Ltd.'s distributed photovoltaic power generation project. The successful launch of this project marks a significant milestone in optimising...
TrinaSolar, a global leader in photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has announced the successful production of the world’s first fully recycled crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar module. This milestone resulted from collaboration with upstream and downstream partners, which has successfully...
Amidst Renewable Energy India Expo 2024, GenX PV announced the establishment plan of its aluminium frame manufacturing site in Raipur, besides its present unit in Bengaluru, India. Piyush Agarwal, Founder and Managing Director of GenX PV, reaffirms the company's commitment to quality and...
Imagine a future where the air is clean, the skies are clear, and our energy sources are as renewable as the sun and wind themselves. At the heart of this green transformation lies an unsung hero—aluminium. However, it might not always have captured the spotlight like more glamorous materials, this...
China's Yangzhou University researchers have developed a solar cell using tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. This innovation significantly cuts costs by replacing the traditionally expensive silver paste with a screen-printed aluminium (Al) paste. A spokesperson from the research...
Canadian Solar Inc. has formed a cradle-to-cradle strategic partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a leading U.S. solar recycling company, to deliver comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the United States. This partnership enables Canadian Solar to become one of the first crystalline silicon...
UAE-based Dubal Extrusion Investment (DEI), a subsidiary of Dubal Holding (DH), has successfully completed the Phase I of the rooftop solar power generation project at OSE Industries, a local aluminium extrusion company under DEI's ownership. The project, carried out by Emirates Electrical...
Chilika Lagoon, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, is set to introduce emission-free solar and electric-powered boats, replacing traditional diesel-powered vessels. The implementation of solar and electric-powered boats with aluminium as one of the core components highlights the importance of a...
Solek, a leading renewable energy company from the Czech Republic, has formed an alliance with Degraf, a major manager of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Under this alliance, they plan to recover and reuse raw materials (aluminium, copper, etc.) found in photovoltaic (PV) solar...
Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking deep-learning alternative model to optimise aluminium frames in glass-glass bifacial photovoltaic panels (PVs). Addressing the escalating challenges posed by the growing size and weight of PV modules, the researchers highlighted a critical issue:...
The Bui reservoir in Ghana is now home to the continent's largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) project. This remarkable achievement underscores Ghana's commitment to sustainable solutions and sets a precedent for the region facing escalating environmental challenges. The 5-megawatt floating...
